Disasters

Natural and climate‑driven hazards requiring emergency response and recovery.

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Hurricanes & Tropical Tropical storms, hurricanes, storm surge, and coastal evacuations. Tornadoes Severe thunderstorms, supercells, and tornado damage paths/EF ratings. Floods Flash flooding, river crests, levee breaches, and high‑water rescues. Wildfires Forest fires, red‑flag warnings, smoke/air‑quality, and evacuations. Earthquakes Seismic events, aftershocks, tsunamigenic quakes, and building damage. Winter Storms & Ice Snow emergencies, blizzards, ice storms, and whiteout travel hazards. Heat & Drought Heat waves, excessive heat warnings, drought emergencies, and wildfire risk. Volcano & Ash Eruptions, lahars, ash fall, and lava‑flow evacuation planning. Landslides & Mudslides Slope failures after heavy rain, snowmelt, or earthquakes. Tsunami Tsunami watches, warnings, run‑up modeling, and coastal impacts.

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brownfieldagnews.com > news > illinois-denied-federal-disaster-assistance-in-august-storms

Illinois denied federal disaster assistance in August storms

42+ min ago   (241+ words) October 12, 2026 By Jared White Filed Under: Ag Weather, Crops, Illinois, Livestock, News The director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture says the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s decision to deny disaster assistance to several Illinois counties following a series of August…...


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Interest-Free Loans Up to $100,000 Available for Florida Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Isaias

10+ hour, 2+ min ago   (358+ words) Monday, October 12, 2026 by Christopher Ramirez The state of Florida has launched an interest-free loan initiative aimed at aiding small businesses that have experienced damage or financial loss due to Hurricane Isaias. This program, announced by FloridaCommerce on Sunday, October 11, has…...


abc11.com > post > nc-storm-damage-tornadoes-powerful-rip-home-property-owners-north-raleigh-clean > 19932599

Storm cleanup continues after storm leaves trail of damage in north Raleigh, Wake County

37+ min ago   (266+ words) RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- Home and property owners in a North Raleigh neighborhood are still cleaning up after a powerful storm caused extensive damage Sunday afternoon, leaving trees and debris scattered across properties and streets. Garrett Leochko, who lives near Blue Blossom…...


iddrr.undrr.org > event > resilient-housing-changing-risk-landscape-geneva-roundtable-international-day-disaster-risk

Resilient housing in a changing risk landscape – A Geneva roundtable for International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2026

8+ hour, 27+ min ago   (45+ words) 14.30 - 16.30 (CEST) Last checked: 29 September 2026 This site is operated by UNDRR is the lead UN agency for the coordination of disaster risk reduction. We help decision makers across the globe better understand and act on risk. UNDRR Site directory Our work…...


sylacauganews.com > local > weather-related-state-of-emergency-declared

Weather-related State of Emergency declared

4+ day, 21+ hour ago   (245+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Gov. Kay Ivey has issued a State of Emergency for 40 Alabama counties as the state prepares for possible impact from the tropical system Isaias in the Gulf. “At this moment, forecasts continue to show the real likelihood that…...


salarmyeds.org > index.php > 10/12/2026 > when-disaster-strikes-every-truckload-can-make-a-difference

When disaster strikes, every truckload can Make a Difference

16+ hour, 33+ min ago   (150+ words) As Hurricane Isaias impacted communities across Southern Alabama and the Florida Panhandle, Midwest Food Bank stepped up to support The Salvation Army’s disaster response with bottled water. This essential donation is helping provide hydration and support to disaster survivors, volunteers,…...


tdworld.com > disaster-response > news > 55/41/1106 > florida-power-light-mobilizes-17000-workers-to-restore-power-after-isaias

Florida Power & Light Mobilizes 17,000 Workers to Restore Power After Isaias

5+ hour, 30+ min ago   (546+ words) Join us for the International Lineman's Rodeo Oct. 14-16, 2026 Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) has updated its Hurricane Isaias power restoration estimate, expecting to restore about 85% of the 435,000 customers affected by the storm by the end of Monday, Oct. 12. The utility…...


spectrumlocalnews.com > nc > coastal > news > 10/12/2026 > sunday-nc-storms-tornadoes

At least 3 tornadoes confirmed from Sunday storm system

1+ hour, 3+ min ago   (271+ words) Residents and municipal workers worked Monday to clean up after a line of severe storms including three tornadoes drove east across the state on Sunday. The storm system was produced by the remnants of Hurricane Isaias, which made landfall Friday…...


publicradioeast.org > 2026-10-12 > nws-confirms-ef-1-tornado-touched-down-sunday-about-five-miles-south-of-kinston

NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down Sunday about five miles south of Kinston

5+ hour, 34+ min ago   (177+ words) Public Radio East - On Air Now Playing PRE News & Ideas NWS confirms EF-1 tornado touched down Sunday about five miles south of Kinston The National Weather Service has confirmed an EF-1 tornado touched down Sunday about five miles south of…...


charlotteobserver.com > news > article317592384.html

Fayetteville tornado damages Skibo corridor, injures one

13+ hour ago   (371+ words) A tornado touched down in Fayetteville just after noon Sunday, and caused property damage and an injury but no deaths, according to public safety officials. "That area that was affected was probably the heaviest traveled and occupied area of Fayetteville…...