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Hurricane Ian sows 'destruction' in Cuba, takes aim at Florida

Havana (AFP) - Powerful Hurricane Ian left a trail of destruction after battering western Cuba on Tuesday, while Florida battened down in preparation for a dangerous direct hit as the strengthening storm churns north.

AFP

Deadline to register for FEMA help in eastern Kentucky extended

WEKU

FEMA chief warns Ian could bring 25 inches of rain, lash Florida ‘for a very long time’

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell warned Florida residents Tuesday that Hurricane Ian’s expected slow pace of movement will give it more time to wreak havoc across the state, urging people not to become complacent about the danger it poses even if they live in central or southern Florida.

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Biden says federal government ‘on alert and in action’ to assist Florida as Hurricane Ian bears down

President has not yet spoken with Florida governor Ron DeSantis but has approved a disaster declaration at the governor’s request

The Independent UK

Hurricane Ian leaves western Cuba battered, takes aim for Florida

Havana (AFP) - The powerful Category 3 Hurricane Ian battered western Cuba on Tuesday causing significant damage and prompting mass evacuations, with the storm expected to strengthen as it heads north towards the US state of Florida.

AFP

Which states have been hit the hardest by flooding?

Our nation, in numbers. USAFacts provides a comprehensive, nonpartisan view of the state of our union.

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Masala Bond case: ED justifies summons to Isaac before HC

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) submitted before the Kerala High Court on Friday that it is the only competent authority to probe matters under PMLA 2002 and FEMA 1999 and that it began a probe on the Rupee-denominated bonds overseas (masala bonds) issued by KIIFB based on a complaint about the…

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‘How are we not included?’: rural Puerto Ricans struggle to get help after hurricane

Fema makes individual assistance available to only 55 of the 78 municipalities on the island, leaving some feeling ignored

The Guardian - US

‘We are all in this together’: Biden tells Puerto Ricans they’re not alone after Fiona

MIAMI — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will be fully funding a month-long recovery effort in Puerto Rico — including power and water restoration costs — following the widespread destruction left behind by Hurricane Fiona.

Miami Herald

Bermuda braces for Fiona as Biden pledges support for Puerto Rico

Hurricane warning remains in effect for all of Bermuda as Puerto Rico struggles to restore power in storm’s aftermath.

Al Jazeera

Rescue crews in Puerto Rico struggle to reach residents cut off by Fiona

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell visited areas in Puerto Rico affected by the deadly storm today.

Axios

Puerto Rico crews struggle to reach residents cut off since Fiona hit

FEMA administrator Deanne Criswell visited areas in Puerto Rico affected by the deadly storm today.

Axios

Hurricane Fiona strengthens to Category 4 storm as it approaches Bermuda

Hurricane Fiona continues marching north through the Caribbean, leaving blackouts and flooding in its wake.

Tribune News Service

Hurricane Fiona heads toward Bermuda, US advises citizens to defer travel

San Juan (AFP) - Hurricane Fiona churned toward Bermuda as a powerful Category 4 storm on Wednesday as Puerto Rico struggled to restore power and water after receving a crushing blow.

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Axios

Climate disasters take an unequal toll on communities of color

Hurricane Fiona is a reminder that unequal recovery efforts contribute to lasting racial and social divides.

The Guardian - US

‘We have not recovered’: Puerto Rico’s water supply remains vulnerable to hurricane fury

Five years after Hurricane Maria, Hurricane Fiona has again left thousands of people without drinking water, exposing the system’s inefficiencies

Reason

Where Did Puerto Rico's Disaster Relief Go?

After a Category 1 hurricane made landfall Sunday, a million Puerto Rican households are still without power.

WEKU

Deadline for Kentucky flood survivors to register for FEMA aid is approaching

Flood survivors have until September 28th to apply to the Federal Emergency Management Agency for assistance.

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Tribune News Service

Hurricane Fiona exposes Puerto Rico’s failure to fix frail power grid

When Hurricane Fiona lashed Puerto Rico Sunday, it left at least one dead, washed out bridges and roads, ripped off roofs and sent more than 2,100 people scrambling to emergency shelters. It also laid bare, once again, just how sickly the island’s power infrastructure is.

The Texas Tribune

How to care for your mental health in the age of climate change and worsening natural disasters

Call or text 800-985-5990 to reach the national Disaster Distress Helpline, or dial 211 to find local mental health resources in Texas.

The Independent UK

White House says Biden ‘zeroed in’ on environmental justice despite not visiting Jackson, Mississippi amid water crisis

‘We have made this a priority’, White House says

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: Police say 10 killed and 15 hurt in Saskatchewan, Canada

Officers extend search for two suspects over multiple provinces after attacks at various locations. Plus, Trump once tried to pay a lawyer with a horse

The Guardian - US

US flood maps outdated thanks to climate change, Fema director says

Deanne Criswell makes admission as ‘extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation’ hits Georgia

Tribune News Service

Climate change is overwhelming US flood maps, FEMA head says

WASHINGTON — Flood maps used by the Federal Emergency Management Agency are out of date and understate the risks to homes and businesses from flooding and extreme rain triggered by climate change, FEMA Director Deanne Criswell said.

Al Jazeera

Mississippi capital’s water woes persist as aid trickles in

Jackson residents are lining up at distribution points to get bottled water after flooding spurred crisis this week.

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