With Hurricane Francine threatening the Gulf Coast, it is a reminder to be prepared in case of a natural disaster. Francine is forecast to make landfall along the Louisiana coast early Thursday, leaving residents little time to prepare. But there are some recommended provisions that can help alleviate a family’s concerns in the event of...
On this day in history, Aug. 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana — causing massive destruction. Katrina made landfall along the Gulf Coast early that morning as a large Category 3 hurricane, according to multiple sources. Sustained winds were around 145 mph in southeast Louisiana. Katrina continued northward, affecting areas near...
President Biden approved an emergency declaration for Florida as Tropical Storm Debby barrels toward the Sunshine State, the White House confirmed Sunday. The president’s move helps free up federal resources and authorizes the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency to coordinate all disaster relief efforts, the White House said. Debby was...
Florida waters have worn the crown as the king of shark attacks for the last decade. There have been 259 shark bites in the Sunshine State since 2012, according to the International Shark Attack File (ISAF). The only other states that recorded enough shark attacks to even be a footnote on the list are Hawaii...
Hurricane Debby made landfall Monday morning near Steinhatchee, Florida, as the storm brought heavy rains, strong winds and power outages to parts of the Sunshine State. Debby has since weakened to a tropical storm, FOX Weather reported. After landfall, power outages skyrocketed to more than 300,000 utility customers following the Category 1 storm, according to...
