"Talking the Tropics With Mike": Old front from Gulf to Central Atlantic

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 17:44:00 +0100actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 30, 2016 - An old -- essentially stationary -- front is strung out from the Central Gulf to the Bahamas to the Central Atlantic. We might need to keep an eye on this boundary for any persistent convective clusters &/or surface low pressure that might try to develop.

Winter forecast — Worsening drought conditions for southern U.S.

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:52:00 +0100digitaljournal (en)

By Karen Graham 57 mins ago in Environment While the next few months may bring some relief from one of the hottest summers on record for much of the U.S., there won't be any relief forthcoming for the 45 percent of the country suffering from "significant" drought conditions.

iciHaïti - Politique : Privert rencontre la Fédération nationale des CASECs

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 16:22:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

30/10/2016 09:42:41 Vendredi au Palais national, le Président de facto Jocelerme Privert, a rencontré des membres de la Fédération Nationale des CASECs d'Haïti (FENACAH), autour de l'action du Gouvernement dans les sections communales touchées par l'ouragan Matthew.

Hurricane Central

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 15:10:00 +0100climate-weather (en)

Top Hurricane and Tropical Storm Headlines. Sandy: Four Years Later.

iciHaïti - Politique : Le PM s'est entretenu avec les Maires des Communes du Nord-Ouest

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 14:51:00 +0100haitilibre (fr)

iciHaïti - Politique : Le PM s’est entretenu avec les Maires des Communes du Nord-Ouest 30/10/2016 08:01:57 Vendredi, le Premier Ministre Enex Jean-Charles, accompagné des Ministres François Anick Joseph (Intérieur), Aviol Fleurant (Planification) et Laurore Guitho (Agriculture), s'est entretenu....

Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie vendent leur maison à La Nouvelle-Orléans

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 12:57:00 +0100metrofrance (fr)

Plus les jours passent, moins les choses semblent s'arranger pour les Jolie-Pitt. Après l'annonce de la mise en vente de leur château à Miraval, dans le sud de la France, Brad Pitt et Angelina Jolie viennent de se séparer d'une autre de leur propriétés communes.

L’éphéméride du 30 octobre

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 11:12:00 +0100Sana-fr (fr)

Damas/ Ci-après l’éphéméride de ce jour: – 1941 : Lors de Seconde Guerre mondiale, les troupes allemandes occupent la péninsule de Crimée. -1991 : Début de la Conférence de Madrid sur la paix au Moyen-Orient. – 1994 : Début de la 1 ère conférence économique de Casablanca avec la participation de 60 pays au Moyen-Orient.

Historic Hurricane to fly in the Hunter | photos, video

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:46:00 +0100maitlandmercury (en)

A historic World War II Hawker Hurricane aircraft will be flown in the Hunter in a fortnight. It’ll be the first time a Hurricane has been flown publicly in Australia since 1944. The Hurricane will be the key attraction at an air show at Scone Airport on November 12, with all proceeds going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Sorry state of affairs on warming science

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:36:00 +0100heraldsun (en)

Check the dirty trick the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology tried last week. Can anyone now trust these global warming alarmists? The two government-funded bodies should apologise for the State of the Climate report they issued last week to scare us into believing.

Sorry state of affairs on warming science

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 10:23:00 +0100dailytelegraph (en)

Check the dirty trick the CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology tried last week. Can anyone now trust these global warming alarmists? The two government-funded bodies should apologise for the State of the Climate report they issued last week to scare us into believing.

Hurricane

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 09:57:00 +0100topix (en)

USA Today - Four years after Hurricane Sandy, New York metro still making repairs Four years later, the statistics associated with Superstorm Sandy are still staggering. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2eYrjYX Tony Balassone, a track supervisor for Metro-North, checks the tracks in Cortlandt Oct.

'Yolanda' survivors hold evacuation drill inside cave

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 08:20:00 +0100sunstar (en)

SAMAR. Survivors of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) commemorated on October 29, 2016 the disaster's anniversary by conducting an evacuation drill in Tinabanan Cave in Marabut, Samar. They used “TekPaks” to light up the cave that serves as one of the main evacuation centers during the typhoon in 2013.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew : 169 localités, privées d’assistance humanitaire, selon Jocelerme Privert

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 07:20:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Correspondance Jéthro-Claudel Pierre Jeanty. Ouanaminthe, 28 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- 169 localités, inaccessibles par voie terrestre, seraient privées d’assistance humanitaire, indique le président provisoire Jocelerme Privert. Ces déclarations de Privert, à la presse, ont été faites, le mardi....

Haiti: Haïti : Secteur WASH Rapport de Situation #1

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:18:00 +0100reliefWeb (fr)

Points saillants WASH pour le Sud, la Grande Anse et les Nippes (Le Nord-Ouest et l’île de La Gonave moins affectés seront considérés dans le prochain sitrep) Priorités immédiates Assurer un assainissement adéquat dans l’immédiat au niveau des abris restants tant qu’ils sont occupés afin de....

Haïti-Langue : Clôture du mois de la langue et de la culture créoles sous le signe de solidarité avec les victimes de Matthew

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:14:00 +0100haitipressnetwork (fr)

L’Académie du créole haïtien a clôturé, le vendredi 28 octobre, à l’hôtel Marriott, le mois d’activités autour de la langue et de la culture créoles qui avait démarré, le 1er octobre dernier, au Bureau national d’Ethnologie, a constaté Haiti Press Network.

No, they are not okay yet

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0100bulatlat (en)

By BENJIE OLIVEROS Bulatlat perspective. If you live in Manila, you most probably have not read any article during the last few months about the victims of Typhoon Yolanda (international name: Haiyan). Of course, almost three years have passed since that fateful day of November 8, 2013.

Dreamworld appoints disaster recovery expert in bid to rebuild community trust after fatal ride accident

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 04:43:00 +0100radioaustralianews (en)

The Gold Coast theme park, where four people died last Tuesday, hires retired police inspector Mike McKay, who assisted recovery efforts after the Grantham flood disaster of 2011, on the recommendation of Queensland's Police Commissioner. Disasters and Accidents:Emergency Incidents:ALL Community....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 02:04:00 +0200startribune (en)

The very worst conditions what forecasters call "exceptional drought" are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia, a region known for its thick green forests, waterfalls and red clay soil. "Here at my farm, April 15 was when the rain cut off," said David Bailey, who had to sell....

Hurricane coming? You’d better believe it this time

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 01:39:00 +0200guardian (en)

, one of the most destructive storms in US history, struck New Jersey four years ago this weekend. It left hundreds dead, thousands homeless and millions without power. Around $75bn of damage was inflicted on homes, roads and offices. The devastation and death toll were grim reminders of human vulnerability in the face of the elements.

Haïti-Matthew : Privilégier les enfants dans toutes les stratégies d'intervention étatique, recommandent Zanmi Timoun et Unicef

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:42:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 28 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- La Fondation Zanmi Timoun et la branche en Haïti du Fonds des Nations Unies pour l’enfance (Unicef) appellent les autorités étatiques à privilégier les enfants dans toutes les stratégies d’intervention sur le terrain, suite au passage de l’ouragan Matthew, les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016.

1 month after Hurricane Matthew, Mickler's Beach opens just for this weekend

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:13:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - A month after Hurricane Matthew slammed Northeast Florida, counties are still trying to cleanup the aftermath. On Saturday, St. Johns County reopened Mickler’s Landing Beach to the public so people can enjoy the beach. Mickler’s Beach may look different the next time you visit.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sell New Orleans home

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 00:07:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have sold their New Orleans home for $4.9 million, after it first went on the market in 2015. The 41-year-old actress filed for divorce from the 'Fury' star over a month ago, and the pair have now sold their shared home in the Louisiana city for the hefty sum.

Number of 'wash back' baby sea turtles found in Brevard nears 1,000

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 23:58:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

COCOA BEACH -- Hundreds of baby sea turtles, washed back ashore due to Hurricane Matthew. are still being found along coastlines in Brevard County. Residents in the area are coming together to help rescue these endangered creatures. Sea Turtle Preservation Society has found nearly 1,000 wash backs;....

Haïti-Matthew : 169 localités, privées d'assistance humanitaire, selon Jocelerme Privert

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 23:56:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Correspondance Jéthro-Claudel Pierre Jeanty. Ouanaminthe, 28 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- 169 localités, inaccessibles par voie terrestre, seraient privées d’assistance humanitaire, indique le président provisoire Jocelerme Privert. Ces déclarations de Privert, à la presse, ont été faites,....

Le maire de Delmas reçoit la visite de son homologue de Newark

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 23:50:00 +0200haitienmarche (fr)

Détails: Création : samedi 29 octobre 2016 16:53 Le maire de Delmas, Wilson Jeudi, a reçu la visite de son homologue de Newark, Etat de New Jersey, Ras Baraka accompagné d’une délégation d’une quinzaine de personnes. Ils sont là pour faire une évaluation de la situation post-Matthew afin d’envisager....

Haïti a besoin de trois fois plus d’aide et dans un délai relativement court

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 23:50:00 +0200haitienmarche (fr)

Trois semaines après que l'ouragan Matthew a frappé les côtes d'Haïti, l'UNICEF estime que 22,5 millions de dollars américains supplémentaires seront nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins pressants des enfants de ce pays, notamment dans les zones dévastées par l'ouragan.

UN Official Warns of Cholera Spike in Haiti Following Weak Hurricane Response

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 22:02:00 +0200ruvr-en (en)

"The low response is not fair to anybody, it is not fair to the people of Haiti and frankly it’s not fair to the people working in the response effort there at the moment," David Nabarro, a special advisor to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, told the Independent. After Hurricane Matthew, the UN called for $120 million for aid to Haiti.

Go To Florida Patch

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:41:00 +0200patch (en)

President Barack Obama took the stage in Orlando to show his support for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. Odor of alcohol connected to Marlins pitcher’s crash, dangerous I-4, Tow To Go and other stories from Florida Patch. The Pasco County Sheriff’s Office evacuated the Rodeway Inn and closed a part of U.

UN Official Warns of Cholera Spike in Haiti Following Weak Hurricane Response

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 21:08:00 +0200ruvr-sv (en)

"The low response is not fair to anybody, it is not fair to the people of Haiti and frankly it’s not fair to the people working in the response effort there at the moment," David Nabarro, a special advisor to UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, told the Independent. After Hurricane Matthew, the UN called for $120 million for aid to Haiti.

CARILEC Team Helps Restore Power In Bahamas

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 20:47:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

THE Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is currently coordinating a team of 35 lines-men from seven of its full member utilities to help rebuild the electrical power network of the Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) following damages inflicted by Hurricane Matthew.

Hurricane Relief – Sandals On The Ground In Haiti, Bahamas

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 20:47:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

WITHIN days of Hurricane Matthew, the Sandals Foundation mobilized help to give immediate response to the Caribbean families whose lives were severely disrupted. The Foundation created a special Hurricane Relief Fund which is 100% dedicated to relief efforts for Haiti and The Bahamas.

Prosecutors drop sexual exploitation charges against former Hurricane teacher

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 19:40:00 +0200sltrib (en)

St. George • Prosecutors have dropped charges against a former Hurricane school teacher accused of having child porn. in St. George reported Friday that the state dismissed three counts of sexual exploitation of a minor against Jessica Huntsman earlier this month because of insufficient evidence.

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:47:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Mostly cloudy skies this morning will become partly cloudy this afternoon. High 64F. Winds NE at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Mostly cloudy skies early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Low near 40F. Winds N at 10 to 15 mph. Updated: October 29, 2016 @ 10:52 am; ....

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:34:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Despite Hurricane Matthew's major damage to pecan orchards in southeastern Georgia, the state could have a good crop, University of Georgia experts say. Georgia produces about one-third of the U.S. pecan crop, harvesting from October through December. Matthew swept through Oct. 7-10.

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:31:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

Despite Hurricane Matthew’s major damage to pecan orchards in southeastern Georgia, the state could have a good crop, University of Georgia experts say. Georgia produces about one-third of the U.S. pecan crop, harvesting from October through December. Matthew swept through Oct. 7-10.

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:29:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Despite Hurricane Matthew's major damage to pecan orchards in southeastern Georgia, the state could have a good crop, University of Georgia experts say. Georgia produces about one-third of the U.S. pecan crop, harvesting from October through December. Matthew swept through Oct. 7-10.

WILD WEATHER

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:24:00 +02009news (en)

The biannual State of the Climate report from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO shows the effects of climate change are being felt in Australia. A severe weather warning has been cancelled for central Victoria but emergency crews spent another Sunday cleaning up trees and reconnecting power.

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:24:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. University of Georgia experts say that despite Hurricane Matthew's major damage to southeastern pecan orchards, the state could have a good crop. Georgia produces about one-third of the U.S. pecan crop, harvesting from October through December. Matthew swept through Oct.

Georgia could have good pecan crop despite Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 18:08:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Despite Hurricane Matthew's major damage to pecan orchards in southeastern Georgia, the state could have a good crop, University of Georgia experts say. Georgia produces about one-third of the U.S. pecan crop, harvesting from October through December. Matthew swept through Oct. 7-10.

Remembering Hurricane Sandy, In Photos

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:52:00 +0200ibtimes (en)

Four years ago Saturday, Hurricane Sandy smashed into the eastern seaboard of the United States, destroying homes and businesses with massive flooding and waves and leaving major portions of the area without electricity. The impact was devastating from New York down to Maryland and killed 159 people in the U.

Haiti: Cholera prevention with the Red Cross in Haiti shows results

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:34:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By Kate Roux. “This project is not about giving products or items. We give knowledge. However, it is not always easy. People usually expect the Red Cross to give something,” explains Yuko Ogasawara, a nurse from the Japanese Red Cross. In 2010, a cholera epidemic began in Haiti.

iciHaïti - Tourisme : La Côte des Arcadins prête à recevoir des visiteurs

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:20:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

29/10/2016 10:02:00 Un peu plus de 20 jours après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, l'Association Touristique d'Haïti (ATH) informe tous les partenaires internationaux et les personnes intéressées à visiter notre destination que « les principales zones touristiques prêtes à recevoir des visiteurs....

Andros relief group still seeking donations

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 17:14:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

The Chickcharney Children group is asking the general public for donations to assist with its relief and recovery efforts in North Andros following Hurricane Matthew’s passing earlier this month. Nikoya Lightbourne, the group’s director, said the team of Androsians has been receiving many donations....

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": The globe goes quiet - Oct. 29th

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:36:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 29, 2016 - The areas of "disturbed weather" over the Caribbean & Eastern Atlantic have generally diminished. There is some convection from the Southern Gulf east to the Bahamas into the Central Atlantic in the vicinity of an old stalled out frontal boundary but nothing organized.

iciHaïti - Choléra : Laurent Lamothe dans le département de la Grand'Anse

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:49:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

29/10/2016 08:01:28 Une délégation de la Fondation Dr Louis G. Lamothe (FLGL), conduite par l'ancien Premier Ministre Laurent Lamothe, s'est rendue dans le département de la Grand'Anse pour apporter de l’aide et continuer à manifester sa solidarité avec les habitants de cette région durement affectés suite au passage de l'ouragan Matthew.

Haïti - USA : Une Commission bipartisane de Congressistes de Floride en Haïti

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:49:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Une commission bipartite, composée des congressistes de Floride Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (Républicaine) et de Frederica Wilson (Démocrate) est en Haïti ce samedi pour discuter des efforts de secours après le passage de l'ouragan Matthew. À Jérémie, l'une des villes les plus touchées, les législateurs....

Hurricane Sandy NYC Pictures: Facts And Photos For Fourth Anniversary The Devastating Storm In New York, New Jersey

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:44:00 +0200ibtimes-mx (en)

Four years ago Saturday, Hurricane Sandy smashed into the eastern seaboard of the United States, destroying homes and businesses with massive flooding and waves and leaving major portions of the area without electricity. The impact was devastating from New York down to Maryland and killed 159 people in the U.

Hurricane Matthews leaves millions still in need

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:33:00 +0200woodtv (en)

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Hurricane Matthew recently brought destruction and devastation to Haiti, the Bahamas, and the Southeastern United States. The United States experienced $4 billion in damage, with 2.2 million homes being impacted. In Haiti, more than 1.

Mega hurricanes 25 miles high killed the dinosaurs and could wipe out humanity too

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 15:15:00 +0200express (en)

GETTY Sean Martin 25 miles high hypercanes could bring the end to humanity The asteroid that hit Earth 66 million years ago could have superheated the sea, which in turn could have led to extreme hypercanes hurricanes that stand 25 miles high and stretch all the way into the upper stratosphere.

Des élus locaux du grand Sud et du Nord-Ouest, des représentants d’ONG, des parlementaires et autres membres de la société civile ont pris part à la Table verte du grand Sud, un cadre de rencontre entre divers secteurs, portant sur la reconstruction de cette région méridionale, dévastée par l’ouragan. Organisée autour d ... (Lire la suite)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:27:00 +0200haitiprogres (fr)

Des élus locaux du grand Sud et du Nord-Ouest, des représentants d’ONG, des parlementaires et autres membres de la société civile ont pris part à la Table verte du grand Sud, un cadre de rencontre entre divers secteurs, portant sur la reconstruction de cette région méridionale, dévastée par l’ouragan.

La réhabilitation des écoles affectées par l'ouragan Matthew a déjà démarré dans les Nippes et le Sud. Le ministre de l'Éducation nationale, Jean Beauvoir Dorsonne, en conférence de presse, a annoncé le début des travaux qui toucheront 368 établissements et comprendront la construction d'une centaine de hangars, en attendant la rec ... (Lire la suite)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:27:00 +0200haitiprogres (fr)

La réhabilitation des écoles affectées par l'ouragan Matthew a déjà démarré dans les Nippes et le Sud. Le ministre de l'Éducation nationale, Jean Beauvoir Dorsonne, en conférence de presse, a annoncé le début des travaux qui toucheront 368 établissements et comprendront la construction d'une....

Près de 800 cas de choléra ont été enregistrés, une semaine après le passage de l'ouragan Matthew sur Haïti, a annoncé l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS). Le nombre de cas de choléra a augmenté après l'ouragan, a déclaré le D r Jean-Luc Poncelet, représentant de l'OMS en Haïti. ... (Lire la suite)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:27:00 +0200haitiprogres (fr)

Près de 800 cas de choléra ont été enregistrés, une semaine après le passage de l'ouragan Matthew sur Haïti, a annoncé l'Organisation mondiale de la Santé (OMS). Le nombre de cas de choléra a augmenté après l'ouragan, a déclaré le Dr Jean-Luc Poncelet, représentant de l'OMS en Haïti.

La distribution de l’aide d’urgence à Jérémie se fait dans le plus grand désordre. Personne ne dirige rien. Un manque d’organisation généralisé , a dénoncé Maxime Roumer, ex-sénateur de la Grand’Anse et candidat à sa réélection. Selon ses affirmations, les autorités n&rsqu ... (Lire la suite)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 14:27:00 +0200haitiprogres (fr)

La distribution de l’aide d’urgence à Jérémie se fait dans le plus grand désordre. Personne ne dirige rien. Un manque d’organisation généralisé , a dénoncé Maxime Roumer, ex-sénateur de la Grand’Anse et candidat à sa réélection. Selon ses affirmations, les autorités n’ont aucune idée des dégâts de....

In hurricane-battered Haiti, small steps to recovery 3 weeks after Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:55:00 +0200usaToday (en)

Three weeks after ferocious Hurricane Matthew pounded Haiti, pockets of progress are visible on the battered Caribbean island — but the situation remains grave. Aid groups say they have made headway getting emergency medicine and food to the hardest-hit areas.

Des élus américains en visite en Haïti

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:29:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le but du voyage est d'examiner les efforts de secours après l'ouragan Matthew, informe un communiqué émanant du bureau de la représentante démocrate de la Floride au Congrès, Frederica Wilson. Selon le communiqué, un agenda surchargé attend les deux législatrices qui retourneront en Floride le dimanche 30 octobre.

La réalisation des élections le 20 novembre hypothéquée

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 12:29:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le Conseil électoral accorde « 10 jours » au gouvernement pour réparer 280 centres de vote endommagés par l’ouragan Matthew, rendre praticable des axes routiers conduisant à 161 autres et fournir une carte de vote aux électeurs ayant perdu leur CIN après le passage de l’ouragan. Sinon, les élections ne pourront pas avoir lieu le 20 novembre 2016.

Haiti: Teaming up in Haiti

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 11:28:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The LET partners have joined forces again - this time for Haiti. Amidst the ongoing Hurricane Matthew response, three top-tier logistics companies, Agility, Maersk Group and UPS have come together again to avail their capacities and resources for the humanitarian community.

Ouragan Matthew: les dons pour Haïti se font rares

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 11:26:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Si les dons de sociétés ont aidé la Croix-Rouge à amasser 2,3 millions, pour les organisations CARE et Oxfam, ce n'est pas le pactole. CARE ne cache pas sa déception d'avoir amassé moins de 50 000 $ jusqu'ici. De son côté, Oxfam-Québec a réussi à amasser 80 000 $, indique Isabelle St-Germain, directrice, innovation et développement.

L’Association des médecins d’Asie au chevet des malades dans la Grand'Anse

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:58:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Un groupe de médecins de l’Association des médecins d’Asie (AMDA) est en tournée dans la Grand’Anse pour soigner la population affectée par Matthew. Coordonnés par le Dr Mac Keven Frédérick, président AMDA Haïti, ses prestataires de soins ont fait escale dans les communes de Marfranc et Moron,....

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt sell New Orleans home

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 10:33:00 +0200contactmusic (en)

The 41-year-old actress filed for divorce from the 'Fury' star over a month ago, and the pair have now sold their shared home in the Louisiana city for the hefty sum. The former couple - who share six children, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12, Zahara, 11, Shiloh, 10, and eight-year-old twins Knox and Vivienne -....

Haïti: les conséquences politiques et sociales de l'ouragan Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:59:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Cela fait près d'un mois que le cyclone Matthew est passé sur Haïti en ravageant la moitié sud du pays. Des dizaines de milliers de sinistrés s'entassent toujours dans des abris, le plus souvent sans eau ou nourriture. Avec le soutien des institutions bancaires internationales, les autorités....

LOOK: Volunteers, officials form human chain to deliver typhoon aid

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 09:42:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Amid the devastation brought by Super Typhoon Lawin in northern Luzon, Filipinos proved once again that no disaster is strong enough to bring down their spirit. In the mountainous areas of Sagada and Bontoc, several volunteers and officials from various government agencies braved treacherous river....

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s New Orleans home sold for $4.9m

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:26:00 +02007days (en)

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have sold their New Orleans home for $4.9 million. The 41-year-old actress filed for divorce from the ‘Fury’ star over a month ago, and the pair have now sold their shared home in the Louisiana city. The former couple – who share six children, Maddox, 15, Pax, 12,....

Haïti: l’ouragan Matthew a causé près de 2 milliards de dollars de dégâts (officiel)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 08:12:00 +0200almanar-fr (fr)

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Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 17 (28 October 2016)

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 07:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights 806,000 people need urgent food assistance. 141,493 displaced people are living in 204 temporary shelters in the affected areas. 540,000 women of reproductive age in the affected areas need some type of protection. Only 28 per cent is funded of the $119.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:49:00 +0200timesfreepress (en)

ATLANTA (AP) Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions what forecasters call "exceptional drought" are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest....

Partenariat avec Haïti: le maire de Port-au-Prince en visite à Montréal

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:47:00 +0200lactualite (fr)

MONTRÉAL – Le maire de Port-au-Prince, Youri Chevry, est de passage à Montréal dans le cadre du Programme de coopération municipale (PCM). Ce partenariat avec la capitale haïtienne prévoit entre autres un soutien à sa viabilité financière, notamment par l’imposition de taxes locales et d’autres sources de revenus.

South locked in deepening drought

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:23:00 +0200triblive (en)

Updated 23 minutes ago ATLANTA — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call “exceptional drought” — are in the mountains of....

Fritz Paul réalise le rêve de sa vie grâce à Digicel

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:21:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

En raison des dégâts causés par l’ouragan Matthew dans le grand Sud, les 3 et 4 octobre derniers, la journée électorale n’a pu avoir lieu comme prévu le 9 octobre. Après constat et consultations avec le gouvernement et d’autres secteurs, l’institution électorale a mis le cap sur le 20 novembre en....

Apropos hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 06:12:00 +0200eluniversal (en)

Ana Carolina Arocha Petit, a professor at the Metropolitan University (Unimet), said that a few days ago, Venezuelans were warned against looming effects of hurricane Matthew. Such situation made her wonder if nationals are prepared and have plans to face the onslaughts of nature.

USS Iwo Jima Returns Home from Haiti Relief

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:46:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

. Navy News Service. Story Number: NNS161028-11 Release Date: 10/28/2016 10:49:00 AM. From USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) Public Affairs. MAYPORT, Fla. (NNS) -- Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) returned to their homeport of Naval Station Mayport, Oct.

Vegging out: Taiwanese man detained over huge carrot hoard

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tonnes of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

Farm Service Agency offering hurricane help

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:28:00 +020013newsnow (en)

Farm Service Agency offering hurricane help ....

Local Disaster assistance made available for farmers Disaster assistance made available for farmers SUFFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- Some farmers may be eligible for disaster assistance following Hurricane Matthew. Local 1 hour ago

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:28:00 +020013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- Some farmers may be eligible for disaster assistance following Hurricane Matthew. Farmers in Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach may be able to get emergency loans from the Farm Service Agency. USDA officials say this assistance is also available for farmers in....

WATCH: A Haitian Businessman’s Resilience After Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:16:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Friday October, 2016 – Hurricane Matthew left significant loss and damage in Haiti when it swept across the nation as a Category 4 storm earlier this month. In addition to damage to housing and public infrastructure, the cyclone left significant damage and loss to the agricultural sector.

After Hurricane Matthew Delay, Warwick Paradise Island Makes Debut

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:16:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

NASSAU, The Bahamas, Friday October 28, 2016 – Two weeks after Hurricane Matthew ruined its October 5 opening plans, the four-star deluxe Warwick Paradise Island Bahamas is having a soft opening today. “We have cleaned up from Hurricane Matthew following minor cosmetic landscaping damages and are....

Haiti Funding Needs Nearly Triple Following Hurricane Matthew

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 05:16:00 +0200caribbean360 (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Friday October 28, 2016 – Three weeks since Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti, UNICEF says it needs an additional US$22.5 million to meet the increasing needs of children in the country, including in the hurricane-hit areas.

North Miami - NMB

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:53:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

North Miami police said Wednesday that detectives are looking for a dark blue or black, newer model, Lexus sedan that may have been used during a drive-by shooting that left three people — including an 8-year-old boy — injured earlier this month. A 6-year-boy, a teenager and a woman were injured....

La FAO soutient le MARNDR dans sa réponse d’urgence aux ménages agricoles affectés

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:49:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le passage de l’Ouragan Matthew en Haïti a causé des pertes sans précédent dans le secteur agricole, dans au moins cinq (5) départements du pays, sévèrement touchés. Le département de la Grand’Anse, considéré comme le grenier du pays, a perdu totalement son système de production agricole.

Air Partners Delivers Aid To Haitian Hurricane Victims

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 04:00:00 +0200aviationweek (en)

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Le maire de Port-au-Prince en visite à Montréal

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 02:58:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

Le maire de Port-au-Prince, Youri Chevry, est de passage à Montréal dans le cadre du Programme de coopération municipale (PCM). Ce partenariat avec la capitale haïtienne prévoit entre autres un soutien à sa viabilité financière, notamment par l'imposition de taxes locales et d'autres sources de revenus.

Haitians struggle for clean water weeks after hurricane

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 02:21:00 +0200bostonglobe (en)

COTEAUX, Haiti It’s been nearly a month since Hurricane Matthew tore through southern Haiti, and people like Kettley Rosier and many of her neighbors still have to spend their meager savings for water to drink. Wells and piped networks that people depend on for clean water across the country’s....

Weeks after hurricane, Haitians struggle for clean water

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 02:19:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, children collect drinking water from a station set up by Swiss Humanitarian Aid, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. Wells and piped networks that people depend on for clean water across the country's southern peninsula were contaminated or damaged by a....

Weeks after hurricane, Haitians struggle for clean water

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:55:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, children collect drinking water from a station set up by Swiss Humanitarian Aid, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. Wells and piped networks that people depend on for clean water across the country's southern peninsula were contaminated or damaged by a....

High surf beating local beaches already affected by coastal erosion

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:54:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

FORT PIERCE (CBS12) — Wind gusts peaking at 30 miles per hour and high surf are giving a beating to local beaches. Incredible damage reports are coming in tonight from the Treasure Coast. Fort Pierce’s South Beach on Hutchinson Island, just south of the Inlet, is taking a major hit.

News Eye of the hurricane > An aid worker from North Wexford has described the horror of living through the devastating Hurricane Matthew which recently struck Haiti, leaving more than 1,000 people dead.

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:49:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Damien Meaney, (37), who is originally from Vevay Road in Bray, but now lives in Kilanerin, said that it was horrendous during the storm. 'I have never witnessed, and hope never to go through, anything like it again,' he said. 'I thought it was never going to stop.

Eye of the hurricane Fintan Lambe An aid worker from North Wicklow has described the horror of living through the devastating Hurricane Matthew which recently struck Haiti, leaving more than 1,000 people dead.

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:19:00 +0200independent-ie-regional (en)

Damien Meaney, (37), who is originally from Vevay Road in Bray, but now lives in Kilanerin in Wexford, said that it was horrendous during the storm. 'I have never witnessed, and hope never to go through, anything like it again,' he said. 'I thought it was never going to stop.

Haiti: Deteriorating Health in Hurricane-Affected Areas

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 01:14:00 +0200MSF-USA (en)

More than three weeks after Hurricane Matthew swept over southwestern Haiti, thousands of people are still severely affected, with inadequate shelter, food, and drinking water, while some remote communities remain cut off and inaccessible. Teams from Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières....

Housing assistance for hurricane victims

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:54:00 +020013newsnow (en)

Housing assistance for hurricane victims ....

Extension of voter registrations results in more than 100,000 new applications 46 Mins A week-long extension of voters' registrations because of Hurricane Matthew resulted in more

Sat, 29 Oct 2016 00:39:00 +0200news4jax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A week-long extension of voters' registrations because of Hurricane Matthew resulted in more than 100,000 new applications. The day began with about 21,000 voters' applications still unverified by the state. That resulted in a federal judge calling an emergency hearing.

Getting water to Haitians affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:56:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, Jimmy Jeudy bathes with water from a well that was contaminated by sea water and trash during Hurricane Matthew, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. The well water and rivers throughout the region also carry cholera bacteria, which epidemiologists suspect has sickened thousands of people since the storm.

Retailer helps islanders in spirit of Diwali

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:40:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

THERE is good news for people living on Koro Island. After reports of food sho­rtages on the isla­nd, Carpenters Group of Companies and Morris Hed­strom have come to the assistance of villagers living on the island that was ravaged by Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston on February 20.

Garden Dedicated to 24 Staten Islanders Who Died During Hurricane Sandy

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:36:00 +0200dnainfo (en)

SOUTH BEACH As the four year anniversary of Hurricane Sandy approaches, a local civic group unveiled a new garden dedicated to the Staten Islanders who died during the storm, which they hope will become a spot for family members to visit and remember their loved ones.

Haiti: Haiti: Deteriorating health status in hurricane-affected provinces

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:36:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Port au Prince - Three weeks after hurricane Matthew swept over southwestern Haiti, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) is concerned that lack of shelter, safe drinking water, food and access to healthcare will lead to further deterioration of people’s health.

Haiti: Caribbean – Hurricane Matthew Fact Sheet #9, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:36:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS Humanitarian actors continue to identify and respond to hurricane-related needs; WFP reaches more than 242,000 people in Haiti with food assistance in October and bolsters logistics operations by air, land, and sea; USAID/OFDA provides an additional $5.

Getting Water to Haitians Affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:30:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, Jimmy Jeudy bathes with water from a well that was contaminated by sea water and trash during Hurricane Matthew, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. The well water and rivers throughout the region also carry cholera bacteria, which epidemiologists suspect has sickened thousands of people since the storm.

Getting water to Haitians affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:29:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, Jimmy Jeudy bathes with water from a well that was contaminated by sea water and trash during Hurricane Matthew, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. The well water and rivers throughout the region also carry cholera bacteria, which epidemiologists suspect has sickened thousands of people since the storm.

Getting water to Haitians affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:29:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, Jimmy Jeudy bathes with water from a well that was contaminated by sea water and trash during Hurricane Matthew, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. The well water and rivers throughout the region also carry cholera bacteria, which epidemiologists suspect has sickened thousands of people since the storm.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 23:18:00 +0200wwlp (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:59:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge. Here are some of the international organizations working to help: — Doctors Without Borders: http://www.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:43:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge. Here are some of the international organizations working to help: — Doctors Without Borders: http://www.

Extension of voter registrations results in more than 100,000 new applications 3 Mins A week-long extension of voters' registrations because of Hurricane Matthew resulted in more than 100,000 new applications.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:38:00 +0200news4jax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - A week-long extension of voters' registrations because of Hurricane Matthew resulted in more than 100,000 new applications. The day began with about 21,000 voters' applications still unverified by the state. That resulted in a federal judge calling an emergency hearing. At 9 a.m.

Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin counties still working on Matthew cleanup

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:38:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Many trick-or-treaters will be navigating around remnants of Hurricane Matthew when they walk through their neighborhoods Monday night. More than three weeks after the Category 3 storm raked along the Treasure Coast, local governments still have plenty of cleanup to get done.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:31:00 +0200wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina lawmakers may still meet in a special session to discuss Hurricane Matthew recovery and relief. A news r ELBERTON, Ga. (AP) — Authorities say a Georgia State Patrol trooper shot and killed a man during a traffic stop in northeast Georgia.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 22:25:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Choléra : 820 000 personnes seront vaccinées dans les localités sinistrées du grand Sud

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:59:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le MSPP, en accord avec par l’Organisation panaméricaine de la santé/ l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OPS/OMS), l’UNICEF, Gheskio, PIH, CDC, IMC et autres partenaires, va commencer le 8 novembre la campagne de vaccination contre le choléra de quelque 820,000 personnes de plus d'un an vivant....

Quand les arts volent au secours des victimes de Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:59:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Artistes contre anciennes gloires du football mais surtout journalistes contre la sélection nationale des moins de dix sept ans et championne caribéenne à Trinidad en septembre dernier, le spectacle promet d’être grandiose au stade Sylvio Cator samedi 29 septembre au soir. Ceux qui feront le déplacement en auront pour leur argent.

Les élections du 20 novembre sont-elles réalisables ?

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:59:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

En raison des dégâts causés par l’ouragan Matthew dans le grand Sud, les 3 et 4 octobre derniers, la journée électorale n’a pu avoir lieu comme prévu le 9 octobre. Après constat et consultations avec le gouvernement et d’autres secteurs, l’institution électorale a mis le cap sur le 20 novembre en....

Participation satisfaisante d’Historic Haiti au 28e Salon international tourisme voyages

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:59:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Haïti s’est distinguée, le week-end écoulé, à Montréal, en participant, aux côtés de 99 autres pays, au 28e salon international tourisme voyages (SITV). 200 exposants ont pris part, cette année, au salon, parmi eux, Haïti Historic, une structure régionale regroupant des promoteurs et des....

Halloween weekend weather: warm, spooky lack of rain

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:56:00 +0200nola (en)

Expect mostly sunny days, clear nights and warm temperatures over the weekend, lasting through Monday's Halloween celebrations, with the spooky lack of rain during the past few weeks actually pushing much of the state into drought conditions, say forecasters with the Slidell office of the Halloween....

Mayport ship assists in Hurricane Matthew relief in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:30:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Port au Prince, HAITI (Oct. 17, 2016) Supplies are prepared for future aid delivery outside Joint Task Force Matthew Headquarters at Toussaint Louveture International Airport. Joint Task Force Matthew is providing disaster relief and humanitarian aid to Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jess E.

DA reviewing Asheville officer-involved shooting case

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 21:27:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

ASHEVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina) - The Buncombe County District Attorney's Office is reviewing an officer-involved shooting case that ended in a man's death. In July, the Asheville Police Department responded to reports of shots fired at Pisgah View Apartments and initiated a pursuit of a suspect who was reportedly struggling with a female passenger.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:54:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Judge Wants Florida to Add More Voters to the Rolls

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:54:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Scroll to the bottom for more information on this project. 10/28 2 p.m.: Judge wants Florida to add voters to rolls. A federal judge wants to make sure Florida adds thousands of new voters to the rolls in time for the election. At a hearing Friday morning, U.S.

Coping with more than Matthew’s wrath, pest infestation another issue

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:09:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) This massive beehive was discovered following Hurricane Matthew at an abandoned building. (PHOTO?COURTESY?OF BUGS-OR-US) Following the destruction by Hurricane Matthew of various businesses, homes and schools many residents on Grand Bahama are suffering from cases of pest infestation, along with other damages.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 20:09:00 +0200newsok (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South Drought Kills Crops, Threatens Herds, Dries Lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Brad Lang, a firefighter with the Alabama Forestry Commission, sets a backfire to help extinguish a wildfire near Brookside, Ala., on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. Wildfires have burned hundreds of acres a day in the South as a drought worsens across much of the region.

Local 3 MINS AGO U.S.S. Iwo Jima returns to Jacksonville from Haiti after Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:58:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

The U.S.S. Iwo Jima is back in Jacksonville after aiding disaster relief in Haiti Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. The ship left Mayport before the hurricane to avoid potential damages before it was called to go to Haiti. The ship's commanding officer said the crew delivered more than 600,000 pounds of supplies to Haiti.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:58:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ATLANTA -- (AP) Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions what forecasters call "exceptional drought" are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Frequency of coastal floods increasing in South Carolina because of sea level rise

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:51:00 +0200mcclatchydc (en)

Most of the coastal floods in South Carolina during the past 66 years caused problems for residents only because of sea level rise, a new study indicates. The report, titled “Unnatural Coastal Flooding,” puts the blame on human activity, the same notion behind the debate in the United States over climate change.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:47:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Dispatch: Search underway for Greenville Co. home break-in suspect

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:46:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - Greenville County Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a home break-in suspect. The call came in just before 1 p.m. A suspect reportedly broke into a home on the 400 block of Saluda Dam Road and then fled. Dispatchers said the suspect didn't appear to have gotten away with anything.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:44:00 +0200krmg (en)

Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia,....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:43:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Centrafrique: Enquête spéciale CNC sur la mort du bébé à la Pédiatrie de Emergency, le Ministre BOKASSA serait à l origine du trouble constaté (Autre presse)

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:30:00 +0200abangui (fr)

Si dans la vie certaines personnes s�inclinent pour une vocation humanitaire, le mieux pour nous les autres, c�est de respecter leur choix mais aussi leur vocation personnelle qui consiste � sauver la vie de leurs prochains qui souffrent sans avoir les moyens n�cessaires pour y faire face.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:29:00 +0200AP (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:28:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Frequency of coastal floods increasing in South Carolina because of sea level rise

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:26:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Most of the coastal floods in South Carolina during the past 66 years caused problems for residents only because of sea level rise, a new study indicates. The report, titled “Unnatural Coastal Flooding,” puts the blame on human activity, the same notion behind the debate in the United States over climate change.

If US troops leave, be ready—Recto

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:25:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

“The vacuum will be felt more in disaster relief operations because in many typhoons in the past, Americans have been the first responders, even sending entire carrier battle groups to help in rescue and reconstruction,” Recto said. “And in this era of climate change, with its powerful typhoons, we....

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:25:00 +0200nzherald (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) " Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:23:00 +0200newsok (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Permalink to New Doppler Radars To Boost Met Dept

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:21:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

Director of the Meteorological Department Trevor Basden said the country can expect more accurate weather forecasts, after the government yesterday signed a $20 million contract to acquire four new state-of-the-art Doppler radars. The new devices are being provided by Vaisala, a Finland-based company.

Haitians struggle for clean water weeks after hurricane

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:18:00 +0200muscatinejournal (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, children collect drinking water from a station set up by Swiss Humanitarian Aid, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. Wells and piped networks that people depend on for clean water across the country's southern peninsula were contaminated or damaged by a....

Haitians struggle for clean water weeks after hurricane

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:12:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

In this Oct. 25, 2016 photo, children collect drinking water from a station set up by Swiss Humanitarian Aid, in Aux Coteaux, a district of Les Cayes, Haiti. Wells and piped networks that people depend on for clean water across the country's southern peninsula were contaminated or damaged by a....

Pic of the Week: People helping people after Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 19:11:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

Hurricane Matthew: A storm of epic proportions that broke countless meteorological records, took hundreds of lives and cost billions of dollars. Now that the storm is over, the damage left behind is immense, from the destruction in Haiti to the flood disaster in North Carolina.

Getting Water to Haitian Affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:58:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Getting Water to Haitian Affected by Hurricane Matthew. Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew , which roared through on Oct.

Coroner identifies victims in double-fatal collision in Greenville Co.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:57:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

GREENVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - Both victims have been identified after troopers responded to a double-fatal collision on SC Highway 14 early Tuesday morning. The collision occurred at 4:20 a.m. about a half mile north of Greer on SC 14 near Cannon Road, according to troopers. The location is near Lakeview Steak House.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:56:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:53:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge. Here are some of the international organizations working to help: — Doctors Without Borders.

Getting water to Haitian affected by Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:47:00 +0200startribune (en)

Purchase: Order Reprint PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Many people in the southwestern peninsula of Haiti are in dire need of safe drinking water because Hurricane Matthew, which roared through on Oct. 4, ruptured water pipes and contaminated many wells with sewage from latrines or ocean storm surge.

Haïti-Matthew : Le problème de l'aide d'urgence dans la Grande Anse

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:41:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Jérémie, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Les sinistrés du département de la Grande Anse (une partie du Sud-Ouest d’Haïti) expriment leurs préoccupations, par rapport au mode de distribution de l’aide d’urgence, trois semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew (les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016).

Haïti - AVIS : J-1, journée de levée de fonds de la FHF

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:39:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Samedi 29 octobre, la Fédération Haïtienne de Football (FHF) et le Groupe Unibank organisent une journée de levée de Fonds pour la famille du football et les Victimes de l'ouragan Matthew. Cette journée se déroulera au stade Sylvio Cator avec à la clé deux matches de football qui mettront aux prises....

FL Election Worker Arrested on Suspicion of Voter Fraud

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:37:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Scroll to the bottom for more information on this project. 10/28 12:11 p.m.: Miami-Dade County election worker arrested for suspected voter fraud. Gladys Coego, a temporary election worker in Miami-Dade County, was arrested Friday after being caught illegally marking ballots, the Miami Herald Coego,....

Foul smell, flies ‘plague’ hospital

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:23:00 +0200sunstar (en)

Flies under the radar. The fly infestation was reportedly at its worst right after the hospital was damaged by super typhoon Yolanda in 2013. According to Dr. Rene Catan, PHO head, flies show up two to three days after the harvest schedule of the poultry farm. (Sun.

Deep South drought killing crops, drying up lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:22:00 +0200nola (en)

ATLANTA — Six months into a deepening drought , the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast "Here at my farm,....

Ken Hare's Natural Alabama: Atlantic hurricane may have pushed rare bird to Alabama

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:17:00 +0200wsfa (en)

Normally Alabama birders who would like to add a Red Phalarope to their life lists would have to take a sea voyage off the east or west coasts of the United States, South America or Africa, or journey to the Arctic, and even then their chances of seeing the species would be hit-or-miss.

Haiti funding needs nearly triple following Hurricane Matthew – UNICEF

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:10:00 +0200haitian-truth (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, 26 October 2016 – Three weeks since Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti, UNICEF said it would need an additional $22.5 million to meet the increasing needs of children in the country, including in the hurricane-hit areas. “Children in Haiti have for years been vulnerable....

Troopers: Injuries reported in Anderson Co. crash

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 18:06:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

ANDERSON, SC (FOX Carolina) - Troopers said a crash occurred in Anderson County Friday morning. The call came in around 8:16 a.m. According to troopers, the crash occurred near SC Hwy 81 and Easley Hwy. Injuries were reported in the crash. Witnesses said a flat bed truck overturned in the roadway and was blocking traffic.

NAACP Asks for Assistance for Voters Affected by Hurricane

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:51:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Scroll to the bottom for more information on this project. 10/27, 5:36 p.m.: N.C. NAACP wants more help for voters affected by Hurricane Matthew. The North Carolina NAACP says the state isn't doing enough to accommodate voters still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. Rev.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:51:00 +0200newsok (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Coffey Park Playground in Red Hook to Close in November for Hurricane Sandy Repairs

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:42:00 +0200patch (en)

The work should take four weeks, but could be delayed by bad weather, the city says. RED HOOK, BROOKLYN — The Coffey Park Playground in Red Hook will be closed for the month of November while the Parks Department repairs damage caused by Hurricane Sandy, the city announced. The $1.

'Exceptional' drought killing crops across Alabama

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:25:00 +0200al (en)

Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia,....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:17:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Flood damaged cars being sold to unsuspecting buyers

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:11:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — If there is one thing you can count on after a devastating storm, it's that the used-car market will be flooded with water-damaged cars. Some of these salvaged cars are already part of the used car inventory in Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:10:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Haïti - UNICEF : Haïti a besoin de trois fois plus d'aide financière...

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:07:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Trois semaines après que l'ouragan Matthew a frappé les côtes d'Haïti, l'UNICEF estime que 22,5 millions de dollars américains supplémentaires seront nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins pressants des enfants de ce pays, notamment dans les zones dévastées par l'ouragan.

Haïti - Politique : Le PM rend hommage aux militaires haïtiens

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:07:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Jeudi, le Premier Ministre, Enex Jean-Charles, également Ministre de la Défense Nationale (MDN), a honoré le corps du Génie militaire et le corps médico-sanitaire du MDN, dépêchés aux Cayes et à Jérémie lors du passage de l'ouragan Matthew. Le Ministre de la Défense nationale, Jean-Charles en a....

Our ancestors’ strength

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 17:01:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Hurricanes have inflicted great damage to The Bahamas. Wayne Neely, who works at the Met Office, in his book “Great Bahamas Hurricane of 1929”, wrote that the September 1866 Hurricane caused 387 lives; the 1899 Hurricane took 334; the July 1926 Hurricane killed 268, and the 1928 Hurricane claimed 18 lives.

Des dons pour Haïti en mairie de Bobigny samedi

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:58:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L a collecte lancée pour Haïti par Tito, alias Pierre Bernadin, habitant de Bobigny et natif de l’île, se poursuit. Des dons en chèque à l’ordre de l’Unicef pourront être déposés samedi matin en mairie de Bobigny, de 9 heures à 11 h 45. Il sera aussi possible d’apporter des vêtements.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:56:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia,....

Deep South drought disrupting crops, drying up lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:51:00 +0200nola (en)

In this Wednesday, Oct. 26, 2016 photo, one of the remaining cows on Alabama farmer David Bailey's farm, walks towards a pile of hay to be fed, surrounded by dirt where ankle deep green grass use to be, according to Bailey, in Dawson, Ala. Some of the South's most beautiful mountains and valleys are....

The Latest: Pacific storm brings rain to California

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:36:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

The Latest on California storms (all times local): 7:20 a.m. The first in a series of Pacific storms has been bringing rain in varied amounts to many parts of California. The National Weather Service said Friday the very slow-moving system brought plenty of rain overnight to San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties.

10:02 Haitian President Calls for Ensuring Aid Distribution

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:34:00 +0200plenglish (en)

28 de octubre de 2016, 10:02 Port au Prince, Oct 27 (Prensa Latina) Haitian President Jocelerme Privert stressed today the need to ensure strict compliance with the distribution of humanitarian aid to the families affected by Hurricane Matthew. Privert held a meeting with the different....

AT&T to close flooded call center in Goldsboro

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:33:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - AT&T is closing a call center in Goldsboro, citing flood damage from Hurricane Matthew and falling demand for its DSL service. AT&T said in a letter that the call center's 95 employees, including 78 customer assistants, will be offered jobs elsewhere, including three locations in North Carolina.

Flash Flood Watch In Effect For Eastern And Central Parishes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200caribseek (en)

Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (right) addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 1). Others (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon.

When the hurricane hit, this couple went the extra mile. Then another 800.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:21:00 +0200bnd (en)

Janice and Gene Davis took an elderly woman into their home during Hurricane Matthew and then drove her 800 miles to St. Louis to be reunited with her family. It’s not something they had to do, or really could afford to do. Their 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck had to have about $1,000 in repairs on the trip.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:20:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

When the hurricane hit, this couple went the extra mile. Then another 800.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:09:00 +0200sunherald (en)

Janice and Gene Davis took an elderly woman into their home during Hurricane Matthew and then drove her 800 miles to St. Louis to be reunited with her family. It’s not something they had to do, or really could afford to do. Their 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck had to have about $1,000 in repairs on the trip.

When the hurricane hit, this couple went the extra mile. Then another 800.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:01:00 +0200kansascity (en)

Janice and Gene Davis took an elderly woman into their home during Hurricane Matthew and then drove her 800 miles to St. Louis to be reunited with her family. It’s not something they had to do, or really could afford to do. Their 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck had to have about $1,000 in repairs on the trip.

When the hurricane hit, this couple went the extra mile. Then another 800.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 16:00:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Janice and Gene Davis took an elderly woman into their home during Hurricane Matthew and then drove her 800 miles to St. Louis to be reunited with her family. It’s not something they had to do, or really could afford to do. Their 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck had to have about $1,000 in repairs on the trip.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:57:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ATLANTA (AP) -- Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

When the hurricane hit, this couple went the extra mile. Then another 800.

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:51:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Janice and Gene Davis took an elderly woman into their home during Hurricane Matthew and then drove her 800 miles to St. Louis to be reunited with her family. It’s not something they had to do, or really could afford to do. Their 2009 Ford F-150 pickup truck had to have about $1,000 in repairs on the trip.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:47:00 +0200news-herald (en)

The very worst conditions — what forecasters call ȁ#x201c;exceptional droughtȁ#x201d; — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia, a region known for its thick green forests, waterfalls and red clay soil. ȁ#x201c;Here at my farm, April 15 was when the rain cut off,ȁ#x201d; said....

Haiti: International Medical Corps: Hurricane Matthew Situation Report #5 October 27, 2016

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

FAST FACTS An estimated 1.4 million people are in need of assistance in Haiti due to Hurricane Matthew; More than 3,400 suspected cholera cases have been reported since October 4; More than 141,500 people have been displaced to evacuation shelters. SITUATION AT A GLANCE International Medical Corps....

Businesses Plan to Invest in Resilience in Aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:04:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

JOHNSTON, RI, Oct 28, 2016 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- Many employees cite business losses in new FM Global sponsored survey. JOHNSTON, RI--(Marketwired - Oct 28, 2016) - The ravages of Hurricane Matthew are prompting businesses to rethink their natural hazards preparedness, with more than one out....

Mold Issues Persist in Red Hook Houses After Sandy, Report Finds

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 15:00:00 +0200dnainfo (en)

RED HOOK More than a hundred tenants of NYCHA's Red Hook Houses currently live with mold in their apartments a major public health concern that was worsened by Hurricane Sandy four years ago, a new report finds. Local nonprofit Red Hook Initiative highlighted both quality of life and health issues....

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": Heavy rain over parts of the Caribbean

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:39:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 28, 2016 - A large area of "disturbed" weather continues over the Eastern Atlantic at about 10 degrees N, 40 degrees W. There's some potential for tropical development but there is not much of a chance for movement that would get very far west. A tropical cyclone in this "neck of the woods"....

FedEx : Direct Relief, International Medical Corps & Heart to Heart International Team Up to Deliver Supplies and Aid to Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:14:00 +02004-traders (en)

October 28, 2016 3BL Media / - More than 30 tons of critical aid is on the ground and in the hands of relief workers in Haiti. FedEx Corp. NYSE : FDX) delivered the emergency supplies on board two charter flights this week in an effort to provide assistance to the people and communities affected by Hurricane Matthew.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:06:00 +0200accesswdun (en)

ATLANTA (AP) Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions what forecasters call ``exceptional drought'' are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 14:05:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Hurricane Matthew increased mosquito population

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:55:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

SEMINOLE COUNTY -- Seminole County Mosquito Control will conduct aerial spraying Friday night to help cut down on the number of mosquitoes following Hurricane Matthew. Traps that normally catch up to 60 mosquitoes a night are now collecting 1,000 or more; Aerial sprays are targeting mosquitoes that are carrying non-Zika dangerous diseases.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

AT&T to close flooded Goldsboro call center, cut 95 jobs

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:47:00 +0200wbtv (en)

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Citing flood damage from Hurricane Matthew and falling DSL demand, AT&T will shutter a Goldsboro call center that once employed 400 people and was established in 2008 to repatriate American jobs from foreign countries. News outlets report the telecommunications giant....

AT&T to close flooded Goldsboro call center, cut 95 jobs

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:31:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

GREENSBORO, N.C. (AP) - Citing flood damage from Hurricane Matthew and falling DSL demand, AT&T will shutter a Goldsboro call center that once employed 400 people and was established in 2008 to repatriate American jobs from foreign countries. News outlets report the telecommunications giant....

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Situation Update, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea North Hamgyong Floods Response, 28 October 2016

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights Essential and life-saving medicines and medical equipment provided to cover 600,000 people. 20 temporary health clinics established in tents for the provision of basic health services. Catch-up immunization campaign being organized for children and pregnant mothers who missed their scheduled vaccination in affected communities.

Haiti: IOM, OFDA Aid Reaches 40,000 Families Affected by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:26:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Haiti - On October 25th IOM dispatched a new convoy of 14 trucks carrying hygiene and kitchen kits, blankets, jerry cans, water purification tabs, and plastic sheets from Port-au-Prince to the areas devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Eight trucks were destined for Jeremie and six for Les Cayes.

Hurricane Matthew: Haiti lives still at risk, aid groups say

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:58:00 +0200bbc (en)

Image copyright Reuters Image caption Aid agencies are warning of a major food crisis after crops were destroyed in the hurricane. Three weeks after Hurricane Matthew ravaged the island nation of Haiti, aid agencies say the situation is dire and many lives are still at risk.

L'héritage d'un président

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:49:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Il s'agit d'une simple feuille de papier, sur laquelle il est écrit: «Mémorandum pour le président. Objet: Exécuter la décision de lancer l'Opération Liberté irakienne». En premier, la signature de Donald Rumsfeld, secrétaire à la Défense en 2003. Plus bas, la mention: «Plan approuvé pour être mis en œuvre lorsque je donnerai mon feu vert.

Storm scammers claim to be FEMA, target North Myrtle Beach

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:46:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are urging residents in North Myrtle Beach to be wary of scammers who claim to be part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and offer to help remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety wrote on....

Storm scammers claim to be FEMA, target North Myrtle Beach

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:28:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Authorities are urging residents in North Myrtle Beach to be wary of scammers who claim to be part of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and offer to help remove debris in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. The North Myrtle Beach Department of Public Safety wrote on its official Facebook page....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:24:00 +0200bostonherald (en)

ATLANTA Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions what forecasters call "exceptional drought" are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest....

Some areas in Wayne County still without electricity nearly 3 weeks after Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:24:00 +0200wncn (en)

By Published: October 27, 2016, 11:11 am Updated: October 27, 2016, 5:20 pm CBS North Carolina GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — Almost three weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit North Carolina, some Duke Energy customers in Wayne County are still without electricity, according to Wayne County government officials.

Family's house floods as workers wrap up Hurricane Sandy repairs

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:18:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

New York’s home rebuilding effort after Hurricane Sandy is under water — and so is one Brooklyn family who found their home flooded again four years after it was ravaged in the storm due to missteps by the city program. Amber and Jim Sullivan have been waiting for a year for the Build It Back....

IOM, OFDA Aid Reaches 40,000 Families Affected by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 12:05:00 +0200iom (en)

Haiti - On October 25th IOM dispatched a new convoy of 14 trucks carrying hygiene and kitchen kits, blankets, jerry cans, water purification tabs, and plastic sheets from Port-au-Prince to the areas devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Eight trucks were destined for Jeremie and six for Les Cayes.

Historic Hurricane to fly in the Hunter

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:55:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

Crossman was killed when his Hurricane was shot down in the Battle of Britain in September 1940. The restored Hurricane’s colour scheme and markings reflect Crossman’s aircraft, which was destroyed when he crashed in Forest Row, East Sussex. Crossman was believed to have attended Cooks Hill Primary School and Newcastle Boys' High School.

Supposée menace de destitution à la Mairie de Sèmè-Kpodji : « Du vent » répondu Charlemagne Honfo

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:49:00 +0200lapressedujour (fr)

Le bruit a circulé. Il a fait état de ce que l’ouragan de l’instabilité de certains conseils communaux et municipaux qui souffle en ce moment au Bénin va atteindre les côtes de la commune de Sèmè-Kpodji et emporter son maire. Joint hier mercredi 26 octobre 2016 au téléphone, M.

NYCHA has paid $3.1M for expenses submitted by Sandy consultants

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:48:00 +0200nydailynews (en)

An army of out-of-town consultants hired by NYCHA has been running up travel and hotel bills, drastically inflating the cost of overseeing one of the biggest Hurricane Sandy recovery programs in the nation - the $3 billion rehabilitation of storm-damaged public housing.

Miracle cat found after going missing

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:33:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

The hustle and bustle of an airport parking garage can be overwhelming - especially for a cat. "Before I could get the door closed he peeped out. We spent a couple of hours calling him looking under cars walking the parking garage," said Debbie Walko, the cat’s owner. There was no sign of Joey.

Storm to Bring Cool Temps and Heavy Rain to Hermosa Beach

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:17:00 +0200patch (en)

HERMOSA BEACH, CA -- A storm capable of generating torrents of mud and debris over slopes that wildfires have stripped of vegetation headed for the Southland on Thursday, with rainfall expected to start in the Los Angeles area early Friday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Lightning in Miami: Frightening photos show intense storm above Florida

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:10:00 +0200express (en)

CATERS These are the frightening photos of lightning from a hurricane above Miami Chad Weisser, 45, from Miami, Florida, hurried to capture the fearsome lightning bolts which would have had most cowering for cover. Mr Weisser took the photos of the hurricane's outer bands from his balcony a couple....

En Haïti, après l'ouragan, le photographe Hector Retamal au plus près des survivants

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:08:00 +0200afp (fr)

Paris (AFP) - 28/10/2016 - 07:31. France: l'économie retrouve une légère croissance au troisième trimestre (+0,2%) Sydney (AFP) - 28/10/2016 - 01:48. Accord pour créer le plus grand sanctuaire marin en Antarctique (officiel) Nations unies (Etats-Unis) (AFP) - 27/10/2016 - 22:51.

Le clash entre Jean Marie Salomon et Évalière Beauplan

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:07:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le sénateur du Sud, Jean Marie Salomon, n’a pas digéré l’initiative de ses collègues du groupe majoritaire qui ont boycotté la séance d’interpellation du ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités territoriales, François Anick Joseph, mercredi. Très remonté, l’élu du Sud accuse certains membres du....

Matthew : l’Argentine apporte son soutien à Haïti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:07:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La République d’Argentine, engagée à accompagner Haïti dans la récupération des zones affectées par l’ouragan Matthew, a envoyé une cargaison d’aide humanitaire qui est arrivée à Port-au-Prince le vendredi 14 octobre. Ces 6,5 tonnes d'aide humanitaire, envoyées par les Casques bleus du ministère des....

Haiti | Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 8 | 26 October 2016

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 11:00:00 +0200iom-fr (en)

. You are here Haiti | Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 8 | 26 October 2016. Address: 17, Route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland +41.22.717.9111. © 2016 | International Organization for Migration.

Haiti | Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 8 | 26 October 2016

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:51:00 +0200iom-es (en)

. You are here Haiti | Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 8 | 26 October 2016. Address: 17, Route des Morillons, CH-1211 Geneva 19, Switzerland +41.22.717.9111. © 2016 | International Organization for Migration.

Taiwan man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:41:00 +0200emirates247 (en)

A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tonnes of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:32:00 +0200wkrn (en)

ATLANTA (AP) – Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions – what forecasters call “exceptional drought” – are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:19:00 +0200wrcbtv (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Under-fire Dhoni faces tricky Kiwis Test in series-decider

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:17:00 +0200newindianexpress (en)

VISAKHAPATNAM: Mahendra Singh Dhoni's leadership as well as finishing skills will be put through a stern test when an inconsistent India take on a rejuvenated New Zealand in the series-deciding fifth and final cricket ODI, here tomorrow. With the series locked at 2-2, Dhoni and his men will be eager....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:16:00 +0200cbs46 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:15:00 +0200wfsb (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:12:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:10:00 +0200kptv (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:08:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional drought" - are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:05:00 +0200fox19 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:05:00 +0200nzherald (en)

ATLANTA (AP) " Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions " what forecasters call "exceptional drought" " are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Drought kills crops, threatens cattle, dries lakes in South

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 10:04:00 +0200foxnews (en)

ATLANTA – Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:58:00 +0200therepublic (en)

ATLANTA Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call “exceptional drought” — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:56:00 +0200wsfa (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:54:00 +0200newson6 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:52:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

ATLANTA -- (AP) Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions what forecasters call "exceptional drought" are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:52:00 +0200wncn (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call “exceptional drought” — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:50:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:45:00 +0200wbtv (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:45:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional drought" - are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:44:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:43:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:39:00 +0200wxow (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:38:00 +0200krmg (en)

Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia,....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:37:00 +0200kiro7 (en)

ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional drought" - are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:37:00 +0200wafb (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Vegging out: Taiwan man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:36:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

TAIPEI - A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tons of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:35:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

ATLANTA Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call “exceptional drought” — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:35:00 +0200news9 (en)

By JEFF MARTIN and JANET McCONNAUGHEY Associated Press. ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:29:00 +0200startribune (en)

The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and northwest Georgia, a region known for its thick green forests, waterfalls and red clay soil. "Here at my farm, April 15 was when the rain cut off," said David Bailey, who had to....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:27:00 +0200AP (en)

ATLANTA (AP) — Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions — what forecasters call "exceptional drought" — are in the mountains of northeast Alabama....

Deep South drought kills crops, threatens herds, dries lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:26:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

ATLANTA (AP) - Six months into a deepening drought, the weather is killing crops, threatening cattle and sinking lakes to their lowest levels in years across much of the South. The very worst conditions - what forecasters call "exceptional drought" - are in the mountains of northeast Alabama and....

Deep South Drought Kills Crops, Threatens Herds, Dries Lakes

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:25:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Brad Lang, a firefighter with the Alabama Forestry Commission, sets a backfire to help extinguish a wildfire near Brookside, Ala., on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016. Wildfires have burned hundreds of acres a day in the South as a drought worsens across much of the region.

India vs New Zealand: Under-Fire Dhoni Faces Tricky Kiwis Test in Series-Decider

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 09:18:00 +0200news18 (en)

Away from home for four months spanning two continents, New Zealand's only success was a 2-0 win against a lowly Zimbabwe, following which they drew South Africa 1-1 before being whitewashed 0-3 by India in the Tests. Their ODI campaign started off on a sour note in Dharamasala but some strong....

Haïti-Matthew : L'aide d'urgence, une épine pour la Grande Anse

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:47:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Jérémie, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Les sinistrés du département de la Grande Anse (une partie du Sud-Ouest d’Haïti) expriment leurs préoccupations, par rapport au mode de distribution de l’aide d’urgence, trois semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew (les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016).

Taiwan man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:44:00 +0200todayonline (en)

TAIPEI — A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tonnes of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

Taiwanese man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:37:00 +0200japantimes (en)

TAIPEI – A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tons of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

En Haïti, abolir la distance

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:35:00 +0200afp (fr)

Nous avons su que l’ouragan arrivait environ une semaine avant qu’il ne touche la terre. Mais personne n’imaginait qu’il atteigne cette intensité. Quand nous avons appris qu’il passerait directement sur l’île, nous avons commencé à nous préparer, pour avoir sous la main l’indispensable, l'équipement, les batteries, les provisions.

New Houses Are Stronger, But Have No Utilities

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:29:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Since the hurricane in early August, government has assisted with the reconstruction of approximately one hundred and fifty homes, a majority of them in the Belize District. Those structures however, are described as starter homes since they lack basic utilities, including light and water.

Dutch military end relief task in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:28:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

THE HAGUE--The Dutch military emergency assistance to Haiti following the devastating Hurricane Matthew has come to an end after two and a half weeks. Countless boxes of water, rice and other food, blankets, and tarpaulins were distributed and a lot of construction material. The Dutch Navy ships Zr.

Black Christmas in 'Lawin' areas?

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:04:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

It's beginning to look a lot like a dark Christmas for provinces hit by super typhoon "Lawin" as electricity in these areas cannot be fully restored in the next two months, a disaster official said Friday. "It will take one to two months before power can be fully restored in Cagayan, Northern....

Vegging out: Taiwan man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 08:03:00 +0200BangkokPost (en)

Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month. Acting on a tip, they found cartons of domestically grown carrots stacked floor to ceiling in a cold-storage warehouse Wednesday.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew : Cri d’alarme en faveur des sinistrés de la Grande Anse

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 27 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- De concert avec l’Académie de formation et de perfectionnement des cadres (Afpec), le secrétaire général de l’Université publique de la Grande Anse (Sud-Ouest d’Haïti), Grégory Casimir, lance un cri d’alarme en faveur des sinistrés de ce département, trois semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew : Un mort et 5 blessés à Dame-Marie lors d’une distribution d’aide

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Une jeune fille, d’environ 18 ans, est décédée et cinq (5) autres personnes sont blessées, dont l’une grièvement, à Dame-Marie (une des communes dans le département de la Grande Anse), lors d’une distribution d’aide, le mardi 25 octobre 2016.

Haiti: #HurricaneMatthew Response: Three Weeks on the Ground in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

After a major disaster, humanitarian workers often rush to chaotic and dangerous environments to help people in their time of need. Since Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti’s southwestern peninsula three weeks ago, USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and our partners have....

Haiti: Helping Haiti recover

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Hurricane Matthew’s torrential downpours and 145 mph winds felled trees, swept away people and animals, and destroyed up to 90 percent of homes in some areas of the southwestern peninsula. Over 2.1 million people were affected, and food stocks and crops were destroyed - a critical loss for the....

Vegging out: Taiwan man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:19:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

Carrots on display at the Union Square Greenmarket in New York, October 17, 2012. — NYT pic. TAIPEI, Oct 28 — A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tonnes of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing....

L'OMS coordonne l'aide au Vanuatu suite au cyclone Pam

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:18:00 +0200unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Le Bureau de l'Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS), de la région Pacifique ouest, est en charge de la coordination des efforts humanitaires pour l'archipel de Vanuatu. En collaboration le ministère de la santé local et d'autres partenaires, l'OMS met sur pied une opération afin d'apporter une....

Haïti-Matthew : Cri d'alarme en faveur des sinistrés de la Grande Anse

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:16:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Jérémie, 27 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- De concert avec l’Académie de formation et de perfectionnement des cadres (Afpec), le secrétaire général de l’Université publique de la Grande Anse (Sud-Ouest d’Haïti), Grégory Casimir, lance un cri d’alarme en faveur des sinistrés de ce....

Vegging out: Taiwanese man detained over huge carrot hoard

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 07:03:00 +0200straitstimesSG (en)

TAIPEI (AFP) - A Taiwanese man has been detained for hoarding 300 tonnes of carrots in what authorities say was a bid to manipulate prices. Investigators in the southern city of Kaohsiung have been probing fruit and vegetable prices, which have remained high since back-to-back typhoons battered Taiwan last month.

Forecast storm forces mandatory evacuations of 10 Duarte homes due to flash flood fears

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:57:00 +0200whittierdailynews (en)

Posted: 10/27/16, 9:14 PM PDT Updated: 25 secs ago # Comments A mail carrier straddles sandbags as he delivers letters to a mailbox to home being protected by K-rails from the possible mudslides from recent the recent in the 200 block of Melcanyon Rd. in Duarte on Thursday, Oct. 27, 2016.

Les pompiers de l'urgence internationale en mission à Haïti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:30:00 +0200lepopulaire (fr)

D’une opération dévaluation, l’intervention des pompiers de l’urgence internationale à Haïti est devenue une mission d’évaluation et de secours. Les secouristes, qui surveillaient la situation dans cette zone du monde depuis l’annonce du passage de l’ouragan Matthiew, ont effectué une mission au....

Historic Hurricane to fly in the Hunter | photos, video

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 06:07:00 +0200theherald-au (en)

A historic World War II Hawker Hurricane aircraft will be flown in the Hunter in a fortnight. It’ll be the first time a Hurricane has been flown publicly in Australia since 1944. The Hurricane will be the key attraction at an air show at Scone Airport on November 12, with all proceeds going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Mercury remains high but cooler weather expected o...

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:50:00 +0200focustaiwan (en)

Taipei, Oct. 28 (CNA) Temperatures around Taiwan will remain high on Friday as a result of a high pressure system over the Western Pacific Ocean, the Central Weather Bureau said, forecasting a high of 33 degrees Celsius in the north and 31-32 degrees in the east.

Haïti-Démocratie : IDEA poursuit son travail de renforcement du processus démocratique dans le pays

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

En dépit du contexte de l’urgence humanitaire et veille de campagne électorale, l’Institut international pour la démocratie et l’assistance électorale (IDEA International) poursuit son travail de long terme visant le renforcement du processus démocratique en Haïti, a confirmé en conférence de....

Haïti-Parlement-Post-Matthew : La séance d’interpellation du ministre François Anick Joseph avortée et renvoyée sine die

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

La séance d’interpellation pour mauvaise gestion et parjure du ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités territoriales (MICT), François Anick Joseph, a été avortée, le mercredi 26 octobre, au Sénat de la République, en dépit de la présence du ministre.

Seymour Rapidly Weakening

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Seymour continues to weaken quickly, well off the coast of Mexico. Seymour is no direct threat to land. Tropical Storm Seymour, after reaching high-end Category 4 status as the strongest hurricane of the 2016 eastern Pacific hurricane season, is now rapidly weakening and is expected to fizzle out as a remnant low early Friday.

Mayor Jack Seiler's State of the City

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:32:00 +0200sun-sentinel (en)

Fort Lauderdale Mayor Jack Seiler cut a red ribbon on Thursday signaling the completion of the State Road A1A reconstruction project on a portion north of Sunrise Boulevard that was washed away by Hurricane Sandy four years ago. The southbound lane was closed for only a few minutes while Seiler and other officials made the quick photo op.

Labouring in Silence

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:25:00 +0200guardian-BZ (en)

Written by Administrator Thursday, 27 October 2016 00:00 On August 3, Belize was hit by a Category 1 Hurricane, Earl. The devastation left in its wake was more than anyone could have expected as thousands of homes in the Belize District were either damaged or destroyed.

Haiti: Cyclone Matthew Rapport de Situation No. 23 Date 25/10/16

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

FAITS SAILLANTS 500,000 doses de vaccin oral contre le choléra ont été reçues par l’OPS/OMS et sont stockées à PROMESS en attendant leur transfert vers les Cayes et Jérémie pour la prochaine campagne de vaccination contre le choléra. Les 500,000 doses restantes sont attendues demain.

Haiti: Haïti : Ouragan Matthew Rapport de situation No. 16 (26 octobre 2016)

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Ce rapport est produit par le Bureau des Nations Unies pour la Coordination des affaires humanitaires (OCHA) en Haïti en collaboration avec les partenaires humanitaires. Il est publié par OCHA Haïti et couvre la période du 24 au 26 octobre 2016. Le prochain rapport sera publié le 28 octobre.

Haiti: Haïti a besoin de trois fois plus d’aide financière après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew - UNICEF

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:23:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haïti, le 26 octobre 2016 – Trois semaines après que l’ouragan Matthew a frappé les côtes d’Haïti, l’UNICEF estime que 22,5 millions de dollars supplémentaires seront nécessaires pour répondre aux besoins pressants des enfants de ce pays, notamment dans les zones dévastées par l’ouragan.

All Living

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:17:00 +0200bnd (en)

Edwardsville, Illinois, couple fill most rooms of their house with Halloween decor, then invite friends, neighbors, co-workers and the curious to stop by. They will have an open house from 5-8:30 p.m. Oct. 30. Ads saying that $42 billion in rebate checks is available to taxpayers aren’t what they seem.

Historic Hurricane to fly in the Hunter | photos, video

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:09:00 +0200portstephensexaminer (en)

A historic World War II Hawker Hurricane aircraft will be flown in the Hunter in a fortnight. It’ll be the first time a Hurricane has been flown publicly in Australia since 1944. The Hurricane will be the key attraction at an air show at Scone Airport on November 12, with all proceeds going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Haïti sinistré, la solidarité s’organise

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 05:02:00 +0200lalsace (fr)

Thur et Doller Haïti sinistré, la solidarité s’organise L’association Terre des hommes Alsace a lancé un appel aux dons pour aider la population d’Haïti, sinistrée après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, le 4 octobre dernier. L’habitat, surtout, a beaucoup souffert. Monique et Antoine Steib, des Masopolitains piliers de la structure, expliquent.

Historic Hurricane to fly in the Hunter | photos, video

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:59:00 +0200maitlandmercury (en)

A historic World War II Hawker Hurricane aircraft will be flown in the Hunter in a fortnight. It’ll be the first time a Hurricane has been flown publicly in Australia since 1944. The Hurricane will be the key attraction at an air show at Scone Airport on November 12, with all proceeds going to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter.

Racing Club Haïtien vs Violette Athlétic Club pour une place en D1

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:55:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le Racing Club Haïtien accueillera le Violette Athlétic Club dimanche pour leur 19e face-à-face en premiere division depuis 2002. Après le match nul 1-1 de la série d’ouverture le 17 avril 2016, le Violette Athlétic Club tentera de mettre un terme à une série de trois matchs sans succès contre le « Vieux Lion » depuis son retour en D1 en 2014.

TYPHOON PAKA WIND GUST OF 236 MPH MAY HAVE SET

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 04:22:00 +0200pidp (en)

WORLD RECORD. HONOLULU, Hawaii (December 17, 1997 - PIDP/CPIS)---The winds that accompanied Typhoon Paka along its path of destruction across Guam Tuesday and Wednesday may have crushed a world record that has stood since 1934. Military personnel at Guam’s Anderson Air Force Base say a wind gust in....

News 1 hour ago 7:15 p.m. Va. Beach residents struggle to find housing weeks after Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:27:00 +020013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (WVEC) -- Some Virginia Beach residents are still struggling to find housing more than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew. At latest count, city officials told 13News Now about 500 families have taken advantage of city recovery centers. Out of those, some completely lost their homes due to flooding.

Centrafrique: des zones non protégées

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:13:00 +0200oxfam-fr (fr)

Les équipes d’Oxfam sont en train d’évaluer les besoins immédiats et se préparent à intervenir après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew qui s’est abattu sur Haïti. Au moins 10 000 personnes ont dû abandonner leurs habitations et ont besoin d’un abri sûr, d’eau et de nourriture. Nous avons besoin de votre aide pour apporter une assistance vitale.

Local City hires engineer to assess pier damage after Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 03:04:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Since Monday, Action News Jax has been asking the city for the design specifications for the pier that was opened in 2005 and cost about $3 million to build. Action News Jax confirmed Hurricane Matthew’s winds were much lower than what it was built to withstand.

Haïti-Matthew : L'énergie pour se relever à Camp-Perrin

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:54:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 27 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- En dépit des pertes énormes enregistrées lors du passage de l’ouragan Matthew sur Haïti, les habitantes et habitants de Camp-Perrin (département du Sud) affichent une volonté opiniâtre de se relever de la catastrophe.

Jean Euphèle-Milcé, pi ta pi tris…

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:46:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Après les publications suivantes parues dans Le Nouvelliste : « Longs sanglots de Rodney Saint-Éloi » et « Évains Wèche, ce fils de la Grand’Anse », nos colonnes s’ouvrent à l’écrivain Jean-Euphèle Milcé. Il porte son regard sur la tragédie de Matthew en Haïti. Que reste-t-il des souvenirs ? Un paysage dévasté, comme soufflé par un incendie.

Post-hurricane Haiti, unfiltered

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:19:00 +0200afp-english (en)

At Les Cayes, in the south, lots of people complained that noone has come to help them. Many of them had lost everything. Before, they had little shacks. Now, they had nothing. We tried to reach the region of Les Anglais, further to the west, where the eye of the hurricane passed.

Family say Hurricane Matthew was the HIGHLIGHT of their £5,500 Orlando holiday

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 02:12:00 +0200dailymail (en)

Mr Douglas feared the villa would be 'blown away' by the hurricane as it approached the Florida coast. He said: 'I was really keen to move before the hurricane hit because I did not feel safe in that villa, I felt like it was going to blow down so I told them, "I don't want my family here when the storm hits".

News 21 mins ago 6:16 p.m. Va. Beach residents struggle to find housing weeks after Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:56:00 +020013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va (WVEC) -- Some Virginia Beach residents are still struggling to find housing more than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew. At latest count, city officials told 13News Now about 500 families have taken advantage of city recovery centers. Out of those, some completely lost their homes due to fooding.

Haïti-Matthew : Cri d'alarme en faveur des sinistrés de la Grand'Anse

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:23:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 27 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- De concert avec l’Académie de formation et de perfectionnement des cadres (Afpec), le secrétaire général de l’Université publique de la Grande Anse, Gregory Casimir, lance un cri d’alarme en faveur des sinistrés de ce département, trois semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

Haïti : Le Ministère de l'environnement suspend l'exploitation des carrières de sable

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:23:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Le Ministère de l’environnement (Mde) a suspendu l’exploitations de toues les carrières de sable à Laboule, Trou Forban (département de l’Ouest), Bois d’Orme et Morne Atilus, zones limitrophes aux départements de l’Ouest et du Plateau central.

Local 18 MINS AGO Disaster recovery center opens in Putnam County after Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:49:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

A Disaster Recovery Center has opened in Putnam County to help survivors affected by Hurricane Matthew. The center is located at Putnam County Fairgrounds open Monday to Saturday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Disaster Recovery Centers serve as one-stop shops for eligible disaster survivors seeking one-on-one help.

NAACP Asks for Assistance for Voters Affected by Hurricane

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:42:00 +0200nbcnews (en)

Scroll to the bottom for more information on this project. 10/27, 5:36 p.m.: N.C. NAACP wants more help for voters affected by Hurricane Matthew. The North Carolina NAACP says the state isn't doing enough to accommodate voters still recovering from Hurricane Matthew. Rev.

#HurricaneMatthew Response: Three Weeks on the Ground in Haiti

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:40:00 +0200dipnote (en)

After a major disaster, humanitarian workers often rush to chaotic and dangerous environments to help people in their time of need. Since Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti’s southwestern peninsula three weeks ago, USAID’s Hurricane Matthew Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and our partners have....

2 Dogs at Reisterstown Shelter Seek Adoption After Hurricane Matthew

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:03:00 +0200patch (en)

REISTERSTOWN, MD — The Baltimore Humane Society has taken in four dogs from a North Carolina shelter to help animals displaced by Hurricane Matthew. Rylan, Sanford, Dawn and Shiloh were living in the Columbus County Animal Shelter before the storm hit in early October, and they recently arrived in Maryland with aid from other no-kill organizations.

St. Johns County launches website to provide Matthew cleanup updates 41 Mins In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, St. Johns County mobilized an unprecedented,

Fri, 28 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200news4jax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, St. Johns County mobilized an unprecedented, multi-agency debris removal effort to restore the community and its beaches back to their natural beauty. To keep residents updated on the cleanup process, the county launched Wednesday a website.

Haiti: Ouragan Matthew Haïti - octobre 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Contexte. Le 4 octobre 2016, l’ouragan Matthew a touché Haïti causant la mort d’environ 800 personnes et forçant des milliers de personnes à se déplacer vers des sites temporaires d’urgence. La tempête de catégorie 4, avec des vents de 230 km/h et de fortes précipitations, a causé des inondations et....

Cuba: Hurricane Matthew Cuba - October 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Background. On October 4 and 5, Hurricane Matthew hit Cuba, in particular Guantanamo province, which experienced 200-250 km/h winds, heavy rain for eight hours and a sea level surge in the range of 6-8 metres. Approximately 90% of the Cuban population affected by the category 4 hurricane are from this province.

Haiti: Hurricane Matthew Haiti - October 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:54:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Background. On October 4, 2016, Hurricane Matthew swept through Haiti, killing more than 800 people and leaving thousands displaced and living in temporary shelters. The category 4-strength storm, with winds gusting to 230 km/h, heavy rain and flooding, caused massive damage to infrastructure, homes....

Report de la séance d’interpellation du ministre de l’Intérieur au Sénat de la République

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:40:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Toutes les dispositions ont été prises pour assurer le déroulement de la séance d’interpellation, d’après le président du Sénat de la République, Ronald Larêche, premier sénateur du Nord-Est. Le ministre de l’Intérieur, François Anick Joseph, a été reçu au Salon diplomatique du grand Corps, puis a visité le bureau du sénateur Larêche.

La CCIO a un nouveau conseil d’administration

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:40:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Réunis en assemblée le vendredi 21 octobre 2016, les membres de la Chambre de commerce et d’Industrie de l’Ouest (CCIO) a élu un nouveau Conseil d’administration composé de sept membres. Dans une note adressée au Nouvelliste, la CCIO a présenté les membres de ce nouveau conseil dont le mandat s’étend sur la période 2016-2018.

NC’s Hurricane Matthew death toll rises to 28, McCrory says

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:30:00 +0200wncn (en)

He returned to Roberson County Thursday to assess the progress following Matthew. A total of 23,000 students will finally return to class in Robeson County Monday. Thursday was the first day in three weeks teachers were able to access their classrooms..

Dominican crews wrap up Haiti road repairs after hurricane

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:24:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

Port-au-Prince.- Public Works minister Gonzalo Castillo announced Wednesday that the Dominican government concluded the repairs and clearing of roads of debris left by Hurricane Matthew in the city Les Cayes, as instructed by Dominican president Danilo Medina,.

Storm to Bring Cool Temps and Heavy Rain to Northridge-Chatsworth

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0200patch (en)

LOS ANGELES, CA -- A storm capable of generating torrents of mud and debris over slopes that wildfires have stripped of vegetation headed for the Southland Thursday, with rainfall expected to start in the Los Angeles area early Friday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

AFTER MATTHEW: SC gets a look at the damage from the storm

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:58:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Hurricane Matthew took South Carolina on a wild ride several weeks ago. Clean-up continues around the state and especially on the coast where Matthew's power was at the forefront for all to see. More > Hurricane Matthew took South Carolina on a wild ride several weeks ago.

Prévisions rassurantes du côté des cyclones

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:55:00 +0200ladepeche-pf (fr)

22% de probabilité qu’un cyclone s’abatte sr la Polynésie française, cette année. 41% en ce qui concerne les dépressions tropicales. Ce sont les chiffres rassurants donnés hier par Météo France, lors d’une conférence organisée avec les chefs de service de l’État.

Gildan Donates to Humanitarian Relief Efforts in Haiti

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:28:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

MONTREAL, QUEBEC, Oct 27, 2016 (Marketwired via COMTEX) -- MONTREAL, QUEBEC--(Marketwired - Oct 27, 2016) - Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL) announced today that it is donating $50,000 to assist with the relief efforts in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew.

Breezy with some rain Thursday amid beach, boating advisories | Tropics, radar

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 21:26:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

TODAY’S FORECAST. See our for the latest conditions. weather radar It's going to be another windy day today, with easterly winds around 15 to 20 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph. There's a 20 percent chance of showers under partly sunny skies. Expect a high near 84. Tonight, there's a 20 percent chance of showers.

Flood damaged cars being sold to suspected buyers new

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:58:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

WEST PALM BEACH, FL — It looks like a great deal, but sometimes a used car comes with a flood of problems. Problems so bad they are literally rotting from the inside out. Florida is one of the nation's leading states when it comes to flood damaged cars being sold to unsuspecting buyers.

Flash Flood Watch in Effect for Eastern and Central Parishes

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:39:00 +0200jis (en)

Photo: JIS Photographer Director General of the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Emergency Management (ODPEM), Major Clive Davis (right) addresses a press briefing at the Office of the Prime Minister on Monday (August 1). Others (from left) are Minister of Education, Youth and Information, Senator the Hon.

Artistic performance in Montreal for Hurricane Matthew Victims

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:38:00 +0200lenouvelliste (en)

This show, called "For the Love of Haiti: Donate" is organized by two philanthropic foundations based in Montreal: la Communauté positive and la Société d’aide à l’éducation et aux enfants démunis (SAEED in French), also working to protect the environment in Haiti.

Chefs in Action:Haitian chefs unite for Hurricane Matthew victims

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:38:00 +0200lenouvelliste (en)

Following Hurricane Matthew, several Haitian chefs, including David Destinoble, Melissa Francois, and Jouvens Jean ensured that 230 children from an orphanage based in Wharf Jérémie, temporarily relocated to Delmas 3, were fed two meals daily. Once the orphans’ needs were met according to Etienne,....

Smithfield Foods temporarily closes North Carolina hog plant

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:34:00 +0200reuters (en)

Oct 27 Smithfield Foods Inc closed its Tar Heel, North Carolina, hog processing plant on Thursday and Friday due to "operational issues" resulting from Hurricane Matthew, company spokeswoman Kathleen Kirkham said. She said the facility, the largest hog processing plant in the world, is "facing....

Gibson assured monies donated for GB will be used on GB

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

The Minister of Labour Shane Gibson, National Coordinator of Hurricane Relief and Restoration Nationwide, was on the island Wednesday and took time to speak of the half a million dollars in corporate donations on Grand Bahama alone, to assist with Hurricane relief efforts.

The holiest of holy days

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

The Gregorian Calendar that is the one used in the Western World calls this year 2016, but in actuality by the true Hebrew Calendar this is the year 5777 that is the year of Jubilee. It was because the Caesar of Rome at about 500 AD decided to change that which was holy into that which was secular.

NEMA get $50,000 cou ...

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Pictured at center is R. H. Culmer, of Chances; Dr. Michael Darville, Minister for Grand Bahama (fourth right) and Capt. Stephen Russell (right). (PHOTO:?JENNEVA RUSSELL) Chances Games President and CEO stepped up and donated a check for $50,000 to assist with the national hurricane relief....

30th Conchman Triathlon proves Grand Bahama is on the mend

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Members of the Grand Bahama Port Authority, Ministry of Tourism: Grand Bahama, and Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon committee came together to announce the 30th Anniversary of the longstanding event set for November 5, at Taino Beach. The Grand Bahama Conchman Triathlon has been one of the premiere events on the island for 30 years now.

Sarah St. George praises workers ahead of Conchman Triathlon

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

The mainstay event that is the Conchman Triathlon is on par to take place this coming November 5. Taino Beach will once again be the venue that draws local and international competitors for a day to test their endurance in swimming, biking and running.

City Manager says Hurricane Matthew clean-up is 80 percent done

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Grand Bahama Port Authority City Manager, Troy McIntosh said that Hurricane Matthew clean-up is 80 percent done. (PHOTO:?JENNEVA?RUSSELL) Troy McIntosh, City Manager at the Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) announced that the Hurricane Matthew clean-up is 80 percent done.

GBCC president shares prospect of Natural Disaster Foundation

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:27:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) GBCC president, Kevin Seymour (right) is pictured with Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise president, Felix Bowe Jr., (left). (PHOTO?COURTESY?Rotary Club of Grand Bahama Sunrise) Like its counterpart in New Providence, The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce, the Grand Bahama Chamber of Commerce (GBCC)....

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. EDT

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:16:00 +0200wbtv (en)

ANDERSON, S.C. (AP) - Law officers in Anderson County are investigating a rash of shootings that have left six people wounded, one of them critically. Investigators say there were seven shooting incidents in the county between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. COLUMBIA, S.C.

Floridians get more time to file Hermine flood claims 25 Mins

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 20:00:00 +0200news4jax (en)

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Floridians with policies through the National Flood Insurance Program have an extra 30 days to file claims stemming from Hurricane Hermine. The state Office of Insurance Regulation announced Wednesday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has extended a 60-day filing....

"Les humanitaires sont parfois pris d'assaut" : trois semaines après Matthew, tensions et désolation en Haïti

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:53:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Un drame à l'image de la crise dans laquelle s'enlise le pays, où les sinistrés vivent dans des "conditions inhumaines". C'est en tout cas l'avis de Gustavo Gallon, expert indépendant des Nations unies sur la question des droits de l'homme. Au lycée Nord Alexis de Jérémie, "3.000 personnes sont entassées dans 20 salles de l'établissement.

Miami Dolphins lend hand in hurricane relief efforts

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:32:00 +0200wsvn (en)

MIAMI (WSVN) - Miami Dolphins players and executives have joined relief efforts after Hurricane Matthew. The team wrote a $20,000 check for the Give 2 Cuba Foundation. Safety Michael Thomas and defensive end Terrence Fede also headed to the Bahamas and Haiti, Thursday, and will stay until Friday.

Haiti: More than 3,400 suspected cholera cases reported in October

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:32:00 +0200irishsun (en)

. reliefweb Thursday 27th October, 2016. Mobile clinics are increasing surveillance and facilitating access to treatment for patients. Vaccination campaigns for 900,000 people in the most affected areas are being planned. Highlights. 806,000 people need food assistance urgently.

Aviation safety system ineffective: lawmakers

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:30:00 +0200taipeitimes (en)

The Taiwan Confidential Aviation Safety Reporting System (TCASRS) has proven to be ineffective in improving safety as only a few people voluntarily report safety issues they have experienced on the job to the Aviation Safety Council, lawmakers on the legislature’s Transportation Committee said yesterday in Taipei.

Transylvania Co. armed robbery suspects arrested at San Diego casino

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:25:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

PISGAH FOREST, NC (FOX Carolina) - San Diego County deputies said they arrested two Transylvania County suspects accused of stealing a car and kidnapping. Upstate deputies said they were searching for Erin Lashea Hogsed, 21, and Jonathan Antonio Richardson, 27, both of Pisgah Forest.

Army Corps still won't stop Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:21:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

Lake Okeechobee discharges to the St. Lucie Estuary will be reduced to a seven-day average of 519 million gallons a day beginning Friday. The Army Corps of Engineers announced the latest round of discharge reductions Thursday, noting that Lake O is receding and the summer wet season is "winding....

Comfort dog provides emotional support for Hurricane Matthew victims

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:10:00 +0200abc7ny (en)

A FEMA Disaster Recovery Center set up to help survivors of Hurricane Matthew in North Carolina is employing a unique tool. There's a special assistance agent inside. He goes by the name of Aslan. The 160-pound Leonberger is a comfort dog who's helping survivors of the storm cope with the emotional toll.

CARILEC Assists Member Utility in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:08:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

The Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC) is currently coordinating a team of 35 linesmen from 7 of its Full Member utilities to help rebuild the electrical power network of the Bahamas Power and Light Company (BPL) following damages inflicted by Hurricane Matthew.

When will rain hit Southern California?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:04:00 +0200whittierdailynews (en)

Posted: 10/27/16, 9:13 AM PDT Updated: 19 secs ago # Comments LOS ANGELES — A storm capable of generating torrents of mud and debris over slopes that wildfires have stripped of vegetation headed for the Southland today, with rainfall expected to start in the Los Angeles area early Friday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Hurricane Matthew debris cleanup about halfway through, officials say Jacksonville crews have collected more than six months' worth of debris in the three weeks since Hurricane Matthew, city officials announced Thursday.

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 19:00:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Jacksonville crews have collected more than six months' worth of debris in the three weeks since Hurricane Matthew, city officials announced Thursday. The original estimate was from 800,000 to 1 million cubic yards of storm debris was left in Matthew's wake.

When will rain hit Southern California?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:47:00 +0200dailynews (en)

Posted: 10/27/16, 9:13 AM PDT Updated: 5 secs ago # Comments LOS ANGELES — A storm capable of generating torrents of mud and debris over slopes that wildfires have stripped of vegetation headed for the Southland today, with rainfall expected to start in the Los Angeles area early Friday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

When will rain hit Southern California?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:36:00 +0200dailybreeze (en)

Posted: 10/27/16, 9:13 AM PDT Updated: 16 secs ago # Comments LOS ANGELES — A storm capable of generating torrents of mud and debris over slopes that wildfires have stripped of vegetation headed for the Southland today, with rainfall expected to start in the Los Angeles area early Friday, National Weather Service forecasters said.

Haiti faces cholera spike amid woeful international response to Hurricane Matthew aftermath, UN warns

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200independent-UK (en)

The world is falling grievously short in its response to the “absolutely grotesque” devastation inflicted on southwestern Haiti by Hurricane Matthew which in turn is threatening to unleash a new wave of cholera cases in the country, a top UN official is warning.

Edgecombe County students return to class following Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:57:00 +0200wncn (en)

For the first time since Hurricane Matthew, students and staff are headed back into the classroom Thursday morning. Teachers and community leaders cheered and held signs that said “have a great day,” and “you are great,” as students got off the bus or out of their parents’ cars.

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:54:00 +0200newsok (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Cuba: WFP Cuba: Country Brief, September 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights WFP supports a national survey on food consumption to provide government authorities with key information on the food security and nutrition situation in Cuba. WFP provides assistance to strengthening drought-related early warning systems at provincial level and the inclusion of....

SCDNR updates drought statuses to sever for Oconee, Pickens and Anderson Co.

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:44:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

SOUTH CAROLINA (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources released a statement Wednesday concerning drought statuses of SC counties. According to information provided by SCDNR State Climatologist Hope Mizzell, some Upstate counties received less than ten percent of normal expected rainfall in the last 60 days.

Dorsett: Dump fees waived for two more weeks

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:40:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Minister of Environment and Housing Kenred Dorsett said yesterday the government has extended the waiver of fees for dumping at the New Providence landfill, in its continued efforts of cleaning and restoration in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. “One of our major concerns has been that illegal....

Haïti - Politique : Les routes, écoles et centres de vote seront rétablis au plus tard le 13 novembre

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:38:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Le Président de facto de la République, Jocelerme Privert, a mardi eu une rencontre au Palais national, avec les membres du Conseil Electoral Provisoire(CEP), ainsi que des représentants d'institutions publiques autour de la réhabilitation des infrastructures électorales, dans les différentes zones....

NSSF offers help to gun shops, ranges impacted by Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:35:00 +0200guns (en)

The National Shooting Sports Foundation intends to offer $75,000 in funds to gun stores and ranges struggling to get back on their feet after Hurricane Matthew. The trade association will target federally licensed gun shops and ranges experiencing damage or business loss as a result of the category....

Des médecins et infirmières haïtiens de Interfaith sont aux Cayes

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:27:00 +0200haitienmarche (fr)

Un groupe de médecins et d’infirmières haïtiens, tous œuvrant au sein d’Interfaith medical center, un centre hospitalier basé à Brooklyn aux États-Unis, est actuellement en Haïti. Suite à l’ouragan Matthew qui a ravagé trois départements du pays (Grand’Anse, Sud et Nippes), ces professionnel de la....

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:19:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

'It was like a bad dream' – Irishman in Haiti during Hurricane Matthew describes devastation

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 17:03:00 +0200independent-ie (en)

Last week, torrential rain battered the country and caused more destruction, with some parts being submerged in four metres of water. “To see the people of Haiti be knocked back down again, it is so heart-breaking. Every time they get a break, something seems to happen.

Sheriff: Arrest made in 2012 unsolved homicide case

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:54:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

SPARTANBURG, SC (FOX Carolina) - Spartanburg County Sheriff Chuck Wright announced Thursday during a press conference that new developments had been made in a 2012 unsolved homicide case. Back in 2012, deputies were investigating a double homicide after a man and woman were found shot to death inside of a car in Spartanburg.

Fitch Upgrades Louisiana Stadium & Expo Dist. Rev Bonds to 'AA-'; Outlook Stable

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:42:00 +0200businesswire (en)

)--Fitch Ratings has upgraded the following Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED or the district) bonds to 'AA-' from 'A': --$270.9 million senior revenue refunding bonds, tax-exempt series 2013A; --$8.9 million senior revenue refunding bonds, taxable series 2013B. The Rating Outlook has been revised to Stable from Positive.

1 dead in wreck on Research Park Boulevard

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:26:00 +0200wsfa (en)

HUNTSVILLE, AL (WAFF) - The HEMSI Chief Operating Officer Don Wesbter tell us that one person died on the scene of the wreck on Research Boulevard Thursday morning. Huntsville police are working the one-car accident that is in the southbound lanes of Research Park between Old Madison Pike and Bradford Drive.

Chivayo’s prison stint exposed

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:20:00 +0200thezimbabwemail (en)

CONTROVERSIAL businessman Wicknell Chivayo promised to help Simon Mann hijack a plane that was supposed to extradite the convicted mercenary to Equatorial Guinea by supplying a gun. Mann makes the allegation and several others in the book “Cry Havoc”. Mann, who was arrested in Harare in March 2009....

Will Army Corps stop Lake Okeechobee discharges to St. Lucie River today?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:18:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

The rainy season officially ended Oct. 8, said Will Ulrich, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in Melbourne. The agency typically waits a couple of weeks before officially declaring the end of the season to make sure the summer pattern of afternoon rain doesn't return, Ulrich said.

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:15:00 +0200wbtv (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Haïti - Politique : Privert exige le strict respect des normes de distribution

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:07:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Le Président de facto de la République, Jocelerme Privert, a tenu, hier mercredi, au Palais national, une énième réunion avec les différents acteurs du secteur public, responsables de la gestion et de la distribution de l'aide en faveur des familles sinistrées des départements touchés par l'ouragan Matthew.

Comfort Bay to be Made ‘Smart’

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 16:07:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

THE Comfort Bay Senior Citizens’ Home in Vieux Fort will be the beneficiary of an initiative by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) that will make it better able to withstand disasters. The initiative, dubbed “the smart health facilities project,” aims to make health facilities smart by combining safe and green initiatives.

Honor Flight Upstate takes war veterans on 17th flight to DC

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 15:13:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Gov. Nikki Haley says she's not really happy with either of her choices for president this year, but she still plans to vote for businessman Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Speaking at a news conference for her flood and Hurricane Matthew relief fund, Haley was asked once about her support for Trump. "I think I've been really clear," Haley said.

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:54:00 +0200newsok (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:51:00 +0200nzherald (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) " About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:49:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week, but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Haïti - Humanitaire : Les dominicains quittent Haïti

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:36:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Mercredi, tel que convenu, le Gouvernement dominicain a conclu sa mission d'assistance au gouvernement haïtien, qui pendant deux semaines a travaillé à la réhabilitation des routes, des ponts, en plus de fournir de la nourriture et d’autres fournitures à la population haïtienne.

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": Unsettled Caribbean - Oct. 27th

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:16:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 27, 2016 - A large area of "disturbed" weather continues over the Eastern Atlantic at about 10 degrees N, 40 degrees W. There's some potential for tropical development but there is not much of a chance for movement that would get very far west. A tropical cyclone in this "neck of the woods"....

Return of Haitian detainees delayed because of Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 14:05:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - About 125 Haitians at the Charleston County jail awaiting deportation won't be going home any time soon. Charleston Sheriff's spokesman Eric Watson tells local news outlets that another 125 are expected this week but none of them can be sent back to Haiti because of damage there caused by Hurricane Matthew.

How Hurricane Season 2016 Stacks Up

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:52:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. There have been 14 named storms, six hurricanes and one tropical depression prior to Oct. 25 in the Atlantic Basin. Colin and Hermine made landfall within 50 miles of each other in the Florida Big Bend. Hurricanes Hermine and Matthew caused widespread damage in the U.S.

Democratic People's Republic of Korea: Democratic People’s Republic of Korea /North Hamgyong Province: Floods (MDRKP008) - Operation update no. 2

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:45:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

A. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. From 29 August to 31 August, heavy rainfall occurred in North Hamgyong Province, DPRK – in some areas more than 300 mm of rain were reported in just two days, causing the flooding of the Tumen River and its tributaries around the Chinese-DPRK border and other areas in the province.

New satellite set to ‘revolutionize’ the US weather forecast

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:34:00 +0200cnbc (en)

A new satellite is being launched next month which will help U.S. weather forecasters make their first big technological leap forward since the 1970's. The joint venture between NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) will eventually launch four new weather satellites that will cover the western hemisphere.

Boil water advisory issued for 3 Clemson neighborhoods

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:34:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

CLEMSON, SC (FOX Carolina) - Pickens County residents are urged to adhere to a boil water advisory, effective as of 7 a.m. Thursday. Residents of the Hillcrest Avenue, Addison Lane and North Clemson Avenue neighborhoods located in the City of Clemson should boil their water for at least one full....

Two Temples in Bagan Collapse Two Months After Earthquake

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 13:20:00 +0200irrawaddy (en)

Vice President Henry Van Thio surveys damage to historic temples in Bagan after a 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit central Burma on Aug. 24. / Ministry of Culture and Religious Affairs / Facebook. By Kyaw Hsu Mon 27 October 2016. RANGOON — After a 6.8 magnitude earthquake in late August damaged more....

Seatrade Cruise link

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +0200seatrade-global (en)

Audiovisual design company Consultancy Team UK is partnering with international charity Mercy Ships on the design, technology procurement, installation and construction of the world’s first purpose-built floating hospital. The reopening of Norwegian Cruise Line's Great Stirrup Cay has been delayed....

Catastrophe naturelle et cas de force majeure : que dit la loi ?

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le Nouvelliste : Qu’entend-on par force majeure? Me Patrick Laurent : Un cas dit de force majeure est un évènement exceptionnel auquel on ne peut faire face. La force majeure désigne un événement à la fois imprévu, insurmontable et indépendant de la volonté de celui qui l’évoque.

Report de la séance d’interpellation du ministre de l’Intérieur au Sénat de la République

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Toutes les dispositions ont été prises pour assurer le déroulement de la séance d’interpellation, d’après le président du Sénat de la République, Ronald Larêche, premier sénateur du Nord-Est. Le ministre de l’Intérieur, François Anick Joseph, a été reçu au Salon diplomatique du grand Corps, puis a visité le bureau du sénateur Larêche.

La réhabilitation des centres de vote endommagés par Matthew n’a pas encore commencé

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Dans les départements les plus touchés par l’ouragan Matthew, les travaux de réhabilitation des centres de vote n’ont pas encore commencé à moins d’un mois des élections du 20 novembre, selon le constat des membres du CEP qui ont visité, le week-end écoulé, les Nippes, le Sud et la Grand’Anse.

Echec de la séance d’interpellation au Sénat

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La séance d’interpellation du ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités territoriales, François Anick Joseph, a échoué hier mercredi au Sénat de la République, faute de quorum. La bande à Youri Latortue, groupe minoritaire à la Chambre haute, n’a pas pu convaincre l’autre groupe de sénateurs sur....

60 000 élèves du secteur public dans le Sud attendent la reprise des activités scolaires

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

L’ouragan Matthew a mis en lambeaux tous les 250 établissements scolaires publics du département du Sud. Certains sont plus endommagés que d’autres. Le dernier bilan de la Direction départementale de l’éducation fait état de 145 écoles nationales dont les toitures ont été complètement emportées par les vents.

Matthew: Vers la réhabilitation des routes, des écoles et des centres de vote dans les zones touchées

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le président de la République, Jocelerme Privert, a rencontré, mardi, au palais national, les membres du Conseil électoral provisoire(CEP), ainsi que des représentants d'institutions publiques autour de la réhabilitation des infrastructures électorales, dans les différentes zones affectées par....

TOYP 2016, le deadline repoussé au 30 octobre

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Pourquoi avez-vous décidé de repousser au 30 octobre la date limite d’inscription au TOYP, qui était initialement le 20 octobre ? L’ouragan Matthew a frappé violemment Haïti dans la nuit du 3 au 4 octobre 2016, précisément le Sud, la Grand'Anse et les Nippes, provoquant des pertes en vies humaines,....

Privert tente de ramener l’ordre dans la gestion de l’aide

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:47:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

L’acheminement de l’aide humanitaire demeure un casse-tête pour le gouvernement près d'un mois après la catastrophe. Beaucoup de soupçons pèsent désormais sur la gestion des dons destinés aux familles sinistrées dans les départements touchés par l’ouragan Matthew.

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 3:40 a.m. EDT

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:13:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - A leading state senator says he's shocked the agency that serves South Carolinians with disabilities doesn't fine taxpayer-funded providers for not adequately protecting the vulnerable people in their care. Republican Sen. Thomas Alexander says the Department of Disabilities....

Sen. Tim Scott raising money for Hurricane Matthew relief

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:13:00 +0200wbtv (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is helping raise money to help people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The South Carolina Republican is hosting a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday at Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing. Scott says donations raised at the event will go toward the Hurricane Matthew relief fund.

Mark Austin to leave ITV News after 30 years

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 12:11:00 +0200waterford-news (en)

Veteran anchor Mark Austin is to leave ITV News after 30 years. The award-winning journalist, who currently fronts the evening news, announced his decision to staff at the channel on Wednesday. He was previously the anchor of News At Ten and before that worked as the programme’s senior correspondent for 15 years.

AP Top South Carolina Headlines at 4:59 a.m. EDT

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:50:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Senator: Fines could better protect vulnerable adults. Sen. Tim Scott raising money for Hurricane Matthew relief. Dead woman found in empty home that was high school hangout. The Latest: Wildfire danger in Carolinas at 10-year high. Coroner releases names of 2 Greenville County crash victims. Copyright 2016 The Associated Press.

Sen. Tim Scott raising money for Hurricane Matthew relief

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:50:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is helping raise money to help people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The South Carolina Republican is hosting a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday at Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing. Scott says donations raised at the event will go toward the Hurricane Matthew relief fund.

Mark Austin to leave ITV News after 30 years

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:46:00 +0200breakingnews-ie (en)

Veteran anchor Mark Austin is to leave ITV News after 30 years. The award-winning journalist, who currently fronts the evening news, announced his decision to staff at the channel on Wednesday. He was previously the anchor of News At Ten and before that worked as the programme’s senior correspondent for 15 years.

Haiti: IOM Haiti: Hurricane Matthew Sitrep #8, 26 October 2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights IOM launched USD 20 Million appeal for Hurricane Matthew response; 28,371 households in the South, Grande Anse, Nippes and Ouest departments have received NFIs from the IOM-managed pipeline; Another 13,991 households are currently receiving NFIs in ongoing distributions that have been allocated to partners and to the Government.

Sen. Tim Scott raising money for Hurricane Matthew relief

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 11:15:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

U.S. Sen. Tim Scott is helping raise money to help people affected by Hurricane Matthew. The South Carolina Republican is hosting a barbecue fundraiser on Thursday at Founders Hall at Charles Towne Landing. Scott says donations raised at the event will go toward the Hurricane Matthew relief fund.

Haiti: "The victims of the disaster are on edge, they are hungry and thirsty"

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:44:00 +0200humaniteinenglish (en)

“It will take months, if not years, to rebuild.” The first testimony from the fire rescue worker Dominique Lissandre when he arrived in the town of Jérémie is one of the most worrying. After working at the bedsides of disaster victims in Jacmel, the joint mission between the French Popular Relief....

Haiti after Hurricane Matthew: no crops, no seeds, no shelter

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 10:25:00 +0200oxfam (en)

On 4 October 2016 Hurricane Matthew swept through the Caribbean leaving death, destruction, and devastation in its wake. Tens of thousands of people have lost their homes and livelihoods and In Haiti people were still recovering from the earthquake of 2010 when Hurricane Matthew hit, many lost everything.

Haiti: Lenaire South - Haiti Tropical Cyclone - Situation as of 09/10/2016, Grading Map

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Map Information. Category 4 Hurricane Matthew is threatening the Caribbean with maximum sustained wind speed of 220 km/h and heavy rainfall. It's slowly moving northward from the Caribbean Sea and is closing in delivering potentially catastrophic floods to Haiti.

Head to the piers for hot bull redfish action

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:30:00 +0200topix (en)

Monday Read more: North Carolina Sportsman Many people understandably wondered what the fishing would be like after the recent hurricane hit the coast of both Carolinas. By all accounts, the fishing has been great, even from the piers that have opened since the storm damage.

17 unaccounted for in typhoon-hit northern Japan

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 09:10:00 +0200pakobserver (en)

Tokyo—17 people were unaccounted for in Japan Thursday after Typhoon Lionrock tore through the north of the country, leaving 11 people dead and some 1,600 cut off in isolated communities, officials said. Ten died in the town of Iwaizumi after it was hit by surging river water and mud, with nine of them perishing in a care home for the elderly.

Vues d’ailleurs

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:34:00 +0200lactualite (fr)

Avis aux abonnés! Message important au sujet des changements qui seront apportés à votre abonnement au magazine L'actualité Vues d’ailleurs Un aperçu des dégâts causés par l’ouragan Matthew, des robots qui s’habillent en Chanel et une rentrée universitaire pas barbante… 27 Oct.

'Inhumane' conditions at Haiti hurricane shelters: UN expert

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:28:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP Oct 25, 2016 in World Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew are living in "inhumane" conditions in government-run shelters, a United Nations expert said Tuesday. The powerful storm crashed ashore in southwestern Haiti on October 4 packing winds of 145 miles (230 kilometers) per hour.

One dead, five injured in Haiti food fight

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 08:07:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) A young woman in Haiti was killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims, government officials said Wednesday. Looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and United Nations peacekeepers,....

India: India - Tropical Cyclone KYANT - ECHO Daily Map | 26/10/2016

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:43:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone “KYANT” (previously named “THREE”) formed over the mid-eastern Bay of Bengal on 21 October. It then started moving west-northwest over the Bay of Bengal towards eastern India, strengthening. On 26 October at 6.00 UTC its center was located approx. 560 km east of Kakinada city (Andhra Pradesh State, India) and it had max.

India: India - Tropical Cyclone KYANT (GDACS, JTWC, BMD, RSMC, IMD, DMH, Local media) (ECHO Daily Flash of 26 October 2016)

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:43:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Tropical Cyclone KYANT (previously named THREE) continued moving west-northwest over the Bay of Bengal towards eastern India, intensifying. On 26 October at 0.00 UTC, its centre was located approx. 572 km east of Visakhapatnam city (Andhra Pradesh State, India) and it had max. sustained wind speed of 93 km/h (Tropical Storm).

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Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:08:00 +0200MSF-uk (en)

More than 500,000 people are living in catastrophic and unsanitary conditions in a number of villages and towns across Borno state, northeast Nigeria, according to MSF, which is calling for the provision of emergency aid for those people in immediate danger.

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Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:08:00 +0200MSF-uk (en)

Hurrricane Stan struck Guatemala last week with torrential winds and rain battering the coast and inland from October 4 to 9. Some 1,5 million people were directly affected. MSF is now providing relief in the most-affected areas of the country and provided first-aid kits and potable water.

Allegiant reports an increase in earnings

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0200vindy (en)

Staff report. YOUNGSTOWN. Allegiant Travel Co., the only commercial airliner in operation at the Youngstown/Warren Regional Airport, reported a net income increase of 2.2 percent in the third quarter. Net income in the third quarter of 2016 was $45.5 million compared with $44.5 million reported in the third quarter of 2015.

NC man reunited with stolen horses sold in auction

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:42:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

WAYNESVILLE, NC (FOX Carolina) - A Haywood County family said they are relieved to have their two horses again after they were stolen over the weekend. Russ Parker said on Saturday a friend went to feed the horses, an Appaloosa quarter horse named "Bella" and a Palomino-colored miniature named "Romeo.

Top Story Fins duo using bye week to help Hurricane Relief

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:34:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

The Dolphins are on a bye this week, but that does not mean that all of the players will be taking it easy. Defensive End Terrence Fede and Safety Michael Thomas are not using the break week to take a break. They're using it to bring people food, water and shelter, in the wake of Hurricane Matthew.

Report à une date ultérieure de la séance d'interpellation du Ministre de l'Intérieur, Anick François Joseph

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:27:00 +0200radiokiskeya (fr)

Le Président du groupe majoritaire, le Sénateur Nenel Cassy, a adressé une correspondance au Président du Grand Corps, le Sénateur Ronald Larèche sollicitant le report de la date, en raison d’un manque de concertation entre le groupe majoritaire et minoritaire.

38 homes in Jacksonville destroyed by hurricane, report says 21 Mins The city of Jacksonville's preliminary report on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 06:00:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The city of Jacksonville's preliminary report on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew provided to state and federal emergency managers on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew lists 38 homes were destroyed and 494 homes damaged.

Hurricane Matthew debris cleanup in St. Johns County halfway done, officials say

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:58:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

St. Johns County officials said it could take several weeks for crews to get through the entire county the first time around to clean up debris left by Hurricane Matthew. In the Porpoise Point neighborhood of Vilano Beach, some streets still have tall piles of tree limbs, garbage and other storm debris left by Hurricane Matthew.

Seymour Weakening Quickly

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:54:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Seymour is a Category 2 well off the coast of Mexico. Seymour has begun its weakening phase, which will only accelerate into Thursday. The hurricane is no direct threat to land. Hurricane Seymour, after reaching high-end Category 4 status as the strongest hurricane of....

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 16 (26 October 2016)

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights 806,000 people need food assistance urgently. 141,493 displaced people are living in 204 temporary shelters in the affected areas. 774 out of 17,828 schools in the affected areas are damaged or destroyed, leaving 116,000 children out of school.

Houses for Collet Residents, Three Months after Hurricane Earl

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:49:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Hurricane Earl swept through the Belize District in early August, leaving in its wake millions of dollars in damages. There have been significant relief efforts in the aftermath of the natural disaster and government continues to play a critical role in helping victims to restore a sense of normalcy.

Alberta volunteers, 2 search and rescue dogs return home from Haiti recovery mission

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200globalnews (en)

After 12 days in hurricane-ravaged Haiti , three Alberta women and two search and rescue dogs arrived back in Edmonton Wednesday morning. The volunteers with the Canadian Search & Disaster Dogs Association were deployed to the southern part of Haiti on Oct.

AT&T shuttering Goldsboro call center, citing Matthew damage

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:20:00 +0200wncn (en)

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — AT&T decided to close one of its call centers in Goldsboro citing damages from Hurricane Matthew and an overall decline in the service it helps provide, according to a statement from a company representative. In the statement given to CBS North Carolina, the company says the....

New Houses Are Stronger, But Have No Utilities

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:14:00 +0200channel5belize (en)

Oct 26, 2016 New Houses Are Stronger, But Have No Utilities. Since the hurricane in early August, government has assisted with the reconstruction of approximately one hundred and fifty homes, a majority of them in the Belize District. Those structures however, are described as starter homes since....

Haïti-Parlement-Post-Matthew : Le ministre François Anick Joseph interpellé par le Sénat

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 05:09:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

Le ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités territoriales (MICT), M. François Anick Joseph, devrait se rendre au Sénat de la République, ce mercredi 26 octobre, en vue de répondre à l’interpellation d’un groupe de sénateurs. Il doit fournir des explications relatives à sa gestion pendant et après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew.

Jean Euphèle-Milcé, pi ta pi tris…

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:57:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Après les publications suivantes parues dans Le Nouvelliste : « Longs sanglots de Rodney Saint-Éloi » et « Évains Wèche, ce fils de la Grand’Anse », nos colonnes s’ouvrent à l’écrivain Jean-Euphèle Milcé. Il porte son regard sur la tragédie de Matthew en Haïti. Que reste-t-il des souvenirs ? Un paysage dévasté, comme soufflé par un incendie.

Gala artistique et footballistique pour les victimes de Matthew

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:27:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

En absence des hauts dignitaires de la FHF, c’est le président de la commission nationale des arbitres (CONA), membre du bureau fédéral, Rosnyck Grant, qui a pris part à cette conférence de presse. Selon lui, l’aide visera, en tout premier lieu, les sportifs sans écarter les autres personnes.

Club Sportif Saint-Louis qualifié pour les play-offs

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:27:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Dans le groupe Nord I, le Racine (Gros-Morne) s’est imposé, à domicile, sur le strict minimum (1-0) face à la Jeunesse Sportive de Fort-Liberté. L’autre équipe de Gros-Morne, Accolade, s’est fait surprendre aux Gonaïves par l’Eclair AC : 0-1. Par ailleurs, le derby de Port-de-Paix a tourné à....

Police: Woman used baseball bat to defend self after being shot 5 times

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 04:05:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Gov. Nikki Haley says she's not really happy with either of her choices for president this year, but she still plans to vote for businessman Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Speaking at a news conference for her flood and Hurricane Matthew relief fund, Haley was asked once about her support for Trump. "I think I've been really clear," Haley said.

Church offers 'Blessing Box' after string of burglaries on campus

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:44:00 +0200nbc12 (en)

MEMPHIS, TN (WMC) - Instead of building up security, a Memphis church is taking a different approach to thieves continuing to break into their building. Along busy Winchester Road in Hickory Hill sits a small box. You're supposed to take what you need or leave what you can.

FEMA closes Hermine recovery centers but is still taking applications for relief

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 02:18:00 +0200tampabay (en)

An agency spokesman said there is no longer enough traffic into the centers to justify the costs of keeping them open. FEMA pulled out of the center established at the Mike Fasano Regional Hurricane Shelter in Hudson on Wednesday. The remaining centers were set to close today.

Search and rescue dog teams return from hurricane-ravaged Haiti

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:56:00 +0200CBC (en)

Members of the Canadian Search and Disaster Dogs Association returned to Edmonton Monday after helping with relief efforts in Haiti after the country was devastated by Hurricane Matthew. Areas were completely wiped-out, hundreds were killed when the storm passed through the country in early October. The UN envoy for Haiti estimated that 1.

As International Law Commission Report Review Continues, Sixth Committee Tackles ‘Subsequent Agreement, Subsequent Practice’ in Treaty Interpretation

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:32:00 +0200un-org (en)

As the Sixth Committee (Legal) continued its consideration of the first cluster of topics from the International Law Commission’s annual report, including “Protection of persons in the event of disasters” and “other decisions and conclusions”, speakers, in a heated debate, tackled the complex matter....

St-Augustine 5 mins ago 6:06 p.m. Laundry Angels wash clothes of hurricane victims

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:11:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla.After Hurricane Matthew hit, many people lost many things... including washing machines and dryers. Some people are simply not able to wash clothes. That's when St. Augustine Laundry Angels was launched. Michelle Fortier works as an angel.

AT&T : to close flooded Goldsboro call center that once employed 400

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:09:00 +02004-traders (en)

Oct. 26 AT&T will shutter a Goldsboro call center that once employed 400 people and was established to repatriate American jobs from foreign countries -- a condition of federal approval of AT&T acquiring BellSouth. The telecommunications giant disclosed the planned closure in a notice sent Tuesday to the state Department of Commerce .

SBA disaster assistance expands to more SC counties

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 01:04:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

CHARLESTON, SC (FOX Carolina) - More counties have been added by the US Small Business Administration (SBA) to the disaster declaration in SC affected by Hurricane Matthew. The disaster declaration now covers the counties of Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Beaufort, Berkeley, Calhoun, Charleston,....

38 homes in Jacksonville destroyed by hurricane? 2 Mins

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:52:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - The city of Jacksonville's preliminary report on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew provided to state and federal emergency managers on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew lists 38 homes were destroyed and 494 homes damaged, but you wouldn't know it by looking at some of them.

Xavier basketball joins star studded field in 2018 Maui Invitational

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:40:00 +0200fox19 (en)

Gov. Nikki Haley says she's not really happy with either of her choices for president this year, but she still plans to vote for businessman Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Speaking at a news conference for her flood and Hurricane Matthew relief fund, Haley was asked once about her support for Trump. "I think I've been really clear," Haley said.

Score a $3 Boorito at Chipotle

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:40:00 +0200fox19 (en)

DENVER, CO (FOX19) - is bringing back its popular "Boorito" fundraiser for Halloween. According to the company's website all you have to do is wear a costume from 3 p.m. until close on Halloween and you can get a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for only 3 dollars. Proceeds will benefit the Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

Sandals Foundation’s hurricane relief partnerships on the ground in Haiti and Bahamas benefit thousands

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:12:00 +0200thevoiceslu (en)

Within days of Hurricane Matthew, the Sandals Foundation mobilized help to give immediate response to the Caribbean families whose lives were severely disrupted. The Foundation created a special Hurricane Relief Fund which is 100% dedicated to relief efforts for Haiti and the Bahamas.

Access to Haitian areas affected by hurricane improving, UN relief wing says

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:10:00 +0200sinacom (en)

UNITED NATIONS， Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that access to areas affected by Hurricane Matthew is improving， UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters here Wednesday. The International Organisation for Migration has sent 34....

Haiti: Protection civile en Haïti : Une leçon d'abnégation

Thu, 27 Oct 2016 00:08:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Camp Perrin, environ 60 000 habitants, est niché dans les collines qui bordent la route reliant Les Cayes à Jérémie. En voiture, vous pourriez facilement passer sans voir les ravages causés par l’ouragan Matthew sur la ville et les habitations. Selon les autorités locales, près de 2 300 maisons ont....

Access to Haitian areas affected by hurricane improving, UN relief wing says

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:56:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said that access to areas affected by Hurricane Matthew is improving, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters here Wednesday. The International Organisation for Migration has sent 34....

Soigner les animaux, protéger l’épargne des paysans après le passage de Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:52:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Sous la direction de Heifer International, plusieurs équipes composées de promoteurs communautaires, de médecins et d’agents vétérinaires interviennent dans les cinq départements les plus affectés par l’ouragan Matthew afin de sauver les animaux en situation de stress après la catastrophe.

Choléra en Haïti: un expert onusien fustige le refus de l'ONU de faire amende honorable

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:52:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et "affaiblit la crédibilité" de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant sur les droits de l'homme.

38 homes in Jacksonville destroyed by hurricane? 1 HR The city lists 38 homes destroyed and 494 homes damaged by Hurricane Matthew, but you

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:51:00 +0200news4jax (en)

The city of Jacksonville's preliminary report on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew provided to state and federal emergency managers on property damage caused by Hurricane Matthew lists 38 homes were destroyed and 494 homes damaged, but you wouldn't know it by looking at some of them.

Nassau County now eligible for individual FEMA assistance

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:51:00 +0200news4jax (en)

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - Homeowners, renters and business owners in Nassau and Seminole counties may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Matthew, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday evening. Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Putnam, St.

Mostly empty school buses cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:49:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to Charleston County on the coast during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used, state education records show. And the only people who rode the buses to inland shelters were....

Au Havre, l’association Ti’Moun vient en aide aux enfants d’Haïti

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:39:00 +0200normandie (fr)

L’association Ti’Moun aide les enfants haïtiens et leurs familles. Rencontre avec le Havrais Jacques Caldwell qui en est le trésorier et aussi le responsable pour la Normandie, avec son épouse Danièle. C’est quoi Ti’Moun « C’est une structure qui a été créée en 1998 et œuvre pour Haïti depuis cette date.

Mostly empty school buses cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:37:00 +0200therepublic (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to Charleston County on the coast during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used, state education records show. And the only people who rode the buses to inland shelters were residents....

Hurricane floods homeless housing in historic St. Augustine

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:27:00 +0200timesdaily (en)

In this Oct. 24, 2016 photo, Bob Veeder, 58, stands outside St. Francis House in St. Augustine, Fla. Veeder, who is homeless, has been sleeping on the street since Hurricane Matthew damaged the only full-time homeless shelter in St. Johns County. The storm eliminated nearly a third of the county's homeless shelter capacity.

Mostly empty school buses cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:24:00 +0200wivb (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to Charleston County on the coast during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used, state education records show. And the only people who rode the buses to inland shelters were....

THE BIG QUESTION: Funding for hurricane relief

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:15:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

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Mostly empty school buses cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:04:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. -- (AP) South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to Charleston County on the coast during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used, state education records show. And the only people who rode the buses to inland shelters were....

Mostly empty school buses cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 23:04:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

Some residents did go to North Charleston to get on the buses, but were directed to local shelters instead because of a rule that stated the buses couldn’t be used until nearby shelters were at least half full. Gov. Nikki Haley touted the buses for a few days after ordering evacuations along the coast as the hurricane threatened.

Mostly Empty School Buses Cost South Carolina $1M in Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:55:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

South Carolina spent nearly $1 million sending 300 school buses to Charleston County on the coast during Hurricane Matthew to evacuate residents, but only 24 of the buses were used, state education records show. And the only people who rode the buses to inland shelters were residents of a nursing....

St. Johns County launches website to provide Matthew cleanup updates

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:50:00 +0200news4jax (en)

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. - In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, St. Johns County mobilized an unprecedented, multi-agency debris removal effort to restore the community and its beaches back to their natural beauty. To keep residents updated on the cleanup process, the county launched Wednesday a website.

Officer's leg amputated after Hurricane Matthew cleanup injury

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:50:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville police officer had to have his leg amputated after a cut he suffered during Hurricane Matthew cleanup became infected, according to the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police. Officer Dennis Godfrey suffered what he thought was a minor cut to his leg, but it quickly showed signs of infection, said FOP Sgt.

Simpsonville police searching for homicide victim's car

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:45:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

SIMPSONVILLE, SC (FOX Carolina) - The Simpsonville Police Department is investigating the slaying of a woman whose body was found in the cellar of an abandoned home on Wednesday. Deputy Chief Steve Moore said the grisly discovery was made sometime after 12:30 a.m. in an empty house near the 800 block of Southeast Main Street.

Chamber chief hopes Florida Expo leads become investments

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:45:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By NATARIO McKENZIE. Tribune Business Reporter. nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net. The Bahamas Chamber of Commerce and Employers Confederation’s (BCCEC) chief executive yesterday expressed hope that leads from a recent Florida trade expo will turn into “viable investments” in this nation, adding that....

News in Brief 26 October 2016 (PM)

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:43:00 +0200unmultimedia-en (en)

Results of Cuba Resolution. UN Photo : Screengrab from UN Video. US abstains for first time on General Assembly Cuba resolution. The United States has abstained for the first time on a General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the US economic embargo on Cuba.

Hurricane-Central 56 mins ago 3:34 p.m. SC's Matthew school bus evacuation cost $1M

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:33:00 +0200wcnc (en)

COLUMBIA The operation that sent hundreds of Greenville County school buses to the North Charleston Coliseum to evacuate people from Hurricane Matthew but wound up only taking residents from a nursing home cost the state almost $1 million, according to estimates provided to The Greenville News by the state Department of Education.

Haiti leader again lauds Dominican people's solidarity

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:25:00 +0200dominicantoday (en)

Ouanaminthe, Haití.- Haiti interim president Jocelerme Privert on Tuesday again lauded the Dominican people's solidarity in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which left more than 500 dead, hundreds of thousands homeless and seriously damaged agriculture and infrastructure.

NC orders temporary breach of Woodlake Dam in Moore County

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:13:00 +0200wncn (en)

By Published: October 26, 2016, 4:04 pm Updated: October 26, 2016, 4:10 pm Amy Cutler VASS, N.C. (WNCN) – North Carolina officials have called for a temporary breach in a Moore County dam heavily damaged during Hurricane Matthew. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality said the....

News 1 hour ago 2:08 p.m. JSO officer fighting for his life following selfless act

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:09:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Officer Dennis Godfrey, with the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, was in a fight for his life after selflessly helping others in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. The 20-year police veteran was out helping people after Hurricane Matthew, when he sustained a minor cut to his leg.

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 2:40 p.m. EDT

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:05:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The wildfire danger in western North Carolina and South Carolina is as high as it has been in a decade because of the growing drought. Forest Service spokesman Steve Little says that during most Autumns, small debris including fallen leaves and twigs are what burns, and they're easier to contain.

Haiti: Haiti Red Cross relief efforts continue in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:04:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Port-au-Prince, 26 October 2016 – Today 300 families received relief items such as hygiene kits, kitchen sets, buckets, mosquito nets, jerry cans and tarpaulins from the Haiti Red Cross Society in Anse D’Hainault, one of the remote areas of the country severely affected by Hurricane Matthew.

VDEM office to help with hurricane recovery

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +020013newsnow (en)

PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WVEC) -- The Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) opened its Region Five office in Portsmouth on Wednesday. The VDEM works with local government, state and federal agencies and volunteer agencies to provide resources in disasters and emergencies.

PHOTO: Do you see shiny legs or legs with white paint?

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 22:00:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

Gov. Nikki Haley says she's not really happy with either of her choices for president this year, but she still plans to vote for businessman Donald Trump on Nov. 8. Speaking at a news conference for her flood and Hurricane Matthew relief fund, Haley was asked once about her support for Trump. "I think I've been really clear," Haley said.

WILD WEATHER

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:34:00 +02009news (en)

The biannual State of the Climate report from the Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO shows the effects of climate change are being felt in Australia. A severe weather warning has been cancelled for central Victoria but emergency crews spent another Sunday cleaning up trees and reconnecting power.

Mitchell pleads with ...

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:17:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Mitchell is pictured outside the NEMA Building with Chargé d'Affaires Lisa Johnson, who visited the site last week while in Grand Bahama for an update following Hurricane Matthew. (PHOTO:?JENNEVA RUSSELL) Yesterday NEMA Center Manager Tammi Mitchell issued a humble plea to the wider Grand....

Sea oats help rebuild NC ocean dunes destroyed by Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 21:13:00 +0200wncn (en)

BOLIVIA, N.C. (WECT) – Hurricane Matthew brought heavy flooding to inland North Carolina when it moved up the east coast, but most of the coastal communities fared much better with only a minimum amount of damage. Many of our coastal governments have been working with Coastal Transplants in Bolivia....

Hurricane floods homeless housing in historic St. Augustine

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:58:00 +0200krmg (en)

In this Oct. 24, 2016 photo, Bob Veeder, 58, stands outside St. Francis House in St. Augustine, Fla. Veeder, who is homeless, has been sleeping on the street since Hurricane Matthew damaged the only full-time homeless shelter in St. Johns County. The storm eliminated nearly a third of the county's homeless shelter capacity.

Permalink to Fred Smith, Stop Telling Lies!

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:49:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

By P.J. Malone. Save The Bays Director and attorney Fred Smith appears to be obsessed with fashion mogul Peter Nygard to the extent that he is fabricating actions and assigning it to Peter Nygard. No wonder some people think that Fred Smith is “unhinged”. Fred Smith is quoted ranting and raving in an article and reporting falsehoods about Mr.

Restoration Efforts On Target

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:49:00 +0200jonesbahamas (en)

After social and technical assessments in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, recovery teams have been deployed throughout the devastated areas within the country, according to National Disaster Recovery Coordinator and Labour Minister Shane Gibson. Mr.

Haïti : « Nous Devons Afficher Notre Solidarité Envers La Population », Déclare Le Vice-Secrétaire Général

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:30:00 +0200caribseek (fr)

NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- Le Vice-Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Jan Eliasson, a appelé mardi la communauté internationale à afficher sa solidarité envers la population haïtienne face aux ravages causés par l'ouragan Matthew et l'épidémie de choléra et notamment à soutenir financièrement la....

Haïti-Matthew : Une coalition d'organisations politiques dénonce une gestion calamiteuse de l'aide

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:26:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Un nouveau regroupement politique, dénommé « Coalition politique des forces vives de la nation » (Copol) et associé à la Ligue alternative pour le progrès et l’émancipation haïtienne (Lapeh) - du candidat à la présidence Jude Célestin -, dénonce une....

Haïti-Matthew : La flore et la faune très abîmées à Anse-d'Hainault

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:26:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Anse d’Hainault, 25 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- « Des arbres dénudés, des flaques d’eau ou d’immenses marres de boue à la place de la plupart des plantations et jardins » détruits : tel est le décor laissé par l’ouragan Matthew dans la commune d’Anse d’Hainault (département de la....

Florida's Dry Season Is Here

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:06:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Floridians are now enjoying the arrival of the state's dry season, just as more northern climes are trending colder. Florida typically dries out by late October, lasting through the "winter" months into early spring, as cold fronts return to the Sunshine State, sweeping away any oppressive heat or humidity.

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. EDT

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 20:04:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - Authorities are warning that crops are drying up and wildfire danger is increasing as drought spreads across western South Carolina and North Carolina. South Carolina's drought committee placed Anderson, Oconee and Pickens counties into a severe drought and 11 more counties into a moderate Wednesday.

Haiti: Monitoring Emergencies: Haiti - 10/25/2016: Hurricane Matthew - Update

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:57:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Hurricane Matthew - Update 500,000 doses of oral cholera vaccine were received by PAHO/WHO for the upcoming cholera vaccination campaign. The remaining 500,000 doses are expected tomorrow. Heavy rains in Sud Department prevented response activities over the past weekend.

FEMA opens disaster recovery center at Palm Coast library

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:45:00 +0200news4jax (en)

PALM COAST, Fla. - FEMA is opening a “Disaster Recovery Center” at the Palm Coast Branch Library to help Flagler County residents affected by Hurricane Matthew. “This is great news,” Flagler County Administrator Craig Coffey said. “We have had a call-in center open and a virtual assistance center....

Gov. McCrory makes appearance in Kinston to tour flood damage

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:42:00 +0200wncn (en)

Wednesday, Gov. Pat McCrory visited the town to view the damage days after the flood waters from Hurricane Matthew receded. RELATED: Gov. McCrory said there are three major things he and his office are working on: starting a capital fund for housing and possibly small businesses; open closed bridges....

Robins believes Bimini has what it takes to host Junkanoo Jam beyond 2016

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:31:00 +0200freeport (en)

The 2016 Junkanoo Jam will continue as planned, November 24-26, but will take place on a different island this year. Bimini was the island chosen by the Basketball Travelers Incorporated as a result of the extensive damage on Grand Bahama, the usual host island, caused by Hurricane Matthew earlier this month.

Non-profit taking adoption apps for Hurricane Matthew puppy 'Chloe' updated

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:02:00 +0200bakersfieldnow (en)

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WACH) - A South Carolina puppy that has been without a home since Hurricane Matthew swept through the state is looking to be adopted. Officials with For the Love of a Paw non-profit said that they are taking applications to adopt Chloe. The puppy was found days after Hurricane Matthew at a rest stop on I-95 near Santee.

BTC provides relief for over 80 families in Andros

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 19:01:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC) on Saturday provided assistance to more than 80 families in Andros impacted by Hurricane Matthew. The Department of Social Services indicated that there were just over 80 families who were desperately in need of assistance.

Non-profit taking adoption apps for Hurricane Matthew puppy 'Chloe' updated

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:54:00 +0200cbs6albany (en)

Volunteers believed the five-month old puppy got lost during the evacuation process that preceded Hurricane Matthew. Santee resident Matthew Bradshaw found the puppy and reached out to his neighbor who works for the non-profit. For the Love of a Paw allowed for several weeks for Chloe's owners to....

Haïti - France : 6 stations mobiles de traitement de l'eau, dans le Grand Sud

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

En complément aux deux stations de potabilisation de l’eau, exploitées par les agents de la sécurité civile française à Jérémie, l’aide humanitaire française comprend 6 autres stations mobiles de traitement d’eau, mises à disposition par la Fondation Veolia.

iciHaïti - Social : Situation Post-Matthew, quelques chiffres

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

26/10/2016 10:26:28 Suite au passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Matthew sur Haïti, les 4 et 5 octobre dernier, dans le dernier rapport du Bureau des Nations Unies pour la Coordination des affaires humanitaires (OCHA) en Haïti réalisé en collaboration avec les partenaires humanitaires, nous avons....

Non-profit taking adoption apps for Hurricane Matthew puppy 'Chloe' updated

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:44:00 +0200fox11online (en)

ORANGEBURG COUNTY, SC (WACH) - A South Carolina puppy that has been without a home since Hurricane Matthew swept through the state is looking to be adopted. Officials with For the Love of a Paw non-profit said that they are taking applications to adopt Chloe. The puppy was found days after Hurricane Matthew at a rest stop on I-95 near Santee.

Officer's leg amputated after Hurricane Matthew cleanup injury 1 HR A Jacksonville police officer had to have his leg amputated after a cut he suffered during

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:42:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A Jacksonville police officer had to have his leg amputated after a cut he suffered during Hurricane Matthew cleanup became infected, according to the Jacksonville Fraternal Order of Police. Officer Dennis Godfrey suffered what he thought was a minor cut to his leg, but it....

Non-profit taking adoption apps for Hurricane Matthew puppy 'Chloe' updated

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:41:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

Volunteers believed the five-month old puppy got lost during the evacuation process that preceded Hurricane Matthew. Santee resident Matthew Bradshaw found the puppy and reached out to his neighbor who works for the non-profit. For the Love of a Paw allowed for several weeks for Chloe's owners to....

Girl killed as brawl breaks out during food distribution

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:24:00 +0200antiguaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, Oct 26, CMC – An unidentified teenage girl was shot and killed and several others injured following a brawl that erupted as authorities were distributing food to victims of Hurricane Matthew that slammed into the French-Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country on October 4.

The Latest: Dry crops, fires as drought spreads in Carolinas

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:23:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Latest on the spreading drought in North Carolina and South Carolina (all times local): 11:25 a.m. South Carolina's official committee that reviews drought has declared a severe drought in three counties in the western part of the state.

Haïti-Matthew : Un mort et 5 blessés à Dame-Marie lors d'une distribution d'aide

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:11:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 26 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Une jeune fille d’environ 18 ans est décédée et cinq (5) autres personnes sont blessées, dont l’une grièvement, à Dame-Marie (département de la Grand’Anse), lors d’une distribution d’aide, le mardi 25 octobre 2016.

1 killed, 5 injured as Haiti hurricane victims receive aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A teenage woman in Haiti has been killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims. A statement issued by the government on Wednesday says looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and U.N.

The Latest: Dry crops, fires as drought spreads in Carolinas

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 18:02:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The Latest on the spreading drought in North Carolina and South Carolina (all times local): 11:25 a.m. South Carolina's official committee that reviews drought has declared a severe drought in three counties in the western part of the state.

Teen killed, 5 injured as Haiti hurricane victims receive aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:47:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) A teenage girl in Haiti has been killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims. A statement issued by the government on Wednesday says looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and U.N.

1 killed, 5 injured as Haiti hurricane victims receive aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:44:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE : A teenage woman in Haiti has been killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims. A statement issued by the government on Wednesday says looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and UN peacekeepers, who responded with tear gas and projectiles.

Three Weeks Later, Haiti in Ruins from Hurricane Matthew’s Effects

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +0200haitian-truth (en)

When Hurricane Matthew hammered Haiti as a Category 4 storm in the early-morning hours of Oct. 4, meteorologists and humanitarian groups assumed the worst. Three weeks later, a full-blown calamity continues to unfold in western Haiti. Aid groups are still surveying the damage, but it has been an....

HURRICANE HORROR: Chesterfield holidaymakers feared for lives on dream Cuba trip

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:30:00 +0200thestar (en)

A Chesterfield couple say they feared for their lives after travel giant Thomas Cook failed to move them from the path of a hurricane. Sharon and Steve Bartram, of Nelson Street, were enjoying a dream holiday in Cuba earlier this month when they were warned about Hurricane Matthew.

Haïti - Santé : 1 million de vaccins contre le choléra sont arrivés au pays

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:17:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Mardi l’Organisation Mondial de la Santé (OMS) a annoncé une diminution ou une stabilisation des admissions dans les centres de traitements du choléra opérant dans Sud et la Grand Anse après le 10 octobre. L’OMS a souligné que le pic immédiat des cas, suivie d'une baisse rapide était prévisible.

1 killed, 5 injured as Haiti hurricane victims receive aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:16:00 +0200nzherald (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) " A teenage girl in Haiti has been killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims. A statement issued by the government on Wednesday says looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and U.N.

1 killed, 5 injured as Haiti hurricane victims receive aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 17:06:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — A teenage girl in Haiti has been killed and five others injured when a fight broke out while authorities were distributing food to hurricane victims. A statement issued by the government on Wednesday says looters apparently threw stones and conch shells at police and U.N.

Kibungan suspends hiking activities

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:39:00 +0200sunstar (en)

KIBUNGAN, Benguet -- Mayor Cesar Molitas has ordered the suspension of all hiking and other related activities in the municipality due to the damages incurred including the mountain trails from the recent typhoon. The mayor issued the temporary suspension for the safety and security of all mountain....

Cash for work readied in 'Lawin' hit areas

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:39:00 +0200sunstar (en)

KALINGA. The rooftop of Camalog National High School in Pinukpok, Kalinga is a wreck after strong winds and rains caused by super typhoon Lawin. Relief operations continue in the typhoon ravaged areas in the Cordillera. (Milo Brioso) MORE than 20,000 food packs reached the province of Apayao and....

Choléra en Haïti. L'ONU continue de nier sa responsabilité légale

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Un rapport d'un expert indépendant fustige l'ONU qui refuse de reconnaître sa responsabilité juridique dans le développement de l'épidémie de choléra en Haïti. L'île lutte contre la prolifération de la maladie depuis 2010. Les Nations unies refusent toujours de reconnaître leur responsabilité légale....

Drought group discusses western Carolinas as floods subside

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:05:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The last river in South Carolina has finally fallen below major flood stage from Hurricane Matthew's rains two weeks ago, but the western parts of South Carolina and North Carolina have an emerging crisis of a different sort. Drought is creeping across the area, where places....

Drought group discusses western Carolinas as floods subside

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 16:01:00 +0200wbtv (en)

By JEFFREY COLLINS Associated Press. COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - The last river in South Carolina has finally fallen below major flood stage from Hurricane Matthew's rains two weeks ago, but the western parts of South Carolina and North Carolina have an emerging crisis of a different sort.

Haïti-Matthew : Jilap plaide pour la création d'activités économiques dans les zones dévastées

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:55:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 26 oct. 2016 [Alter Presse] --- La Commission épiscopale nationale justice et paix (Jilap) plaide en faveur de la création d’activités économiques dans les zones dévastées par l’ouragan Matthew, dans une lettre ouverte adressée au ministre de l’intérieur et des collectivités....

Haiti: De nouvelles inondations fragilisent les populations affectées par le typhon Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:52:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Paris, le 25 octobre 2016. Suite au passage du typhon Matthew, qui a frappé Haïti le 4 octobre dernier, le pays doit faire face à la plus grande urgence humanitaire depuis le séisme de 2010. Des pluies diluviennes se sont abattues sur le département du Sud dans la nuit du 20 au 21 octobre,....

Nassau County residents can apply to FEMA for Individual Assistance

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:50:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

NASSAU COUNTY, Fla. - Nassau County residents are able to apply to FEMA for Individual Assistance. The announcement was made Wednesday by Nassau County emergency officials. Homeowners, renters and business owners in Nassau and Seminole counties can apply for federal disaster assistance for....

Earth's Most Extreme Weather Observatory

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 15:08:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Mt. Washington measured 566.4 inches of snow during the winter of 1968-69. A 231-mph wind gust was observed in April 1934. A temperature of 47 degrees below zero was recorded in January 1934. Mt. Washington, New Hampshire, is home to the most extreme weather observatory on Earth.

Great Ideas from the Nuremberg Inventors Fair 26.10.2016 From October 27-30, lovers of useful and crazy inventions will have a great time at the Nuremberg fair grounds. Clever engineers are presenting their innovations at the iENA invention fair.

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:47:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

Inventions give wings. What is this supposed to be? It looks like a solar-powered flying car. But it is nowhere near as slim or elegant as the record-holding Solar Impulse 2. The answer? This invention is indeed solar powered and also environmentally friendly, but it is neither designed to travel around the world, nor can it fly.

Seymour to Start Weakening Soon

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:35:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Seymour is a strong Category 4 well off the coast of Mexico. Seymour will begin its weakening phase Wednesday into Thursday. The hurricane is no direct threat to land. Hurricane Seymour has likely reached its maximum strength as a strong Category 4 while churning far away from land in the eastern Pacific.

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": USGS finds 2 record levels on St. Johns

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 14:20:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 26, 2016 - A large area of "disturbed" weather continues over the Eastern Atlantic. There's some potential for tropical development but there is not much of a chance for movement that would get very far west. A tropical cyclone in this "neck of the woods" late in the season rarely makes it across the Atlantic.

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Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:50:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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Philippines: Communities struggle to rebuild their lives after Typhoon Haima

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By MJ Evalarosa, IFRC. Communities living in Northern Philippines are slowly picking up their lives one week after Super Typhoon Haima swept through the provinces in Luzon, causing widespread damage, flooding and landslides which blocked access to municipalities like Rizal and Kabugao.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew/Éducation: Seulement 8 écoles réhabilitées sur 774 affectées par l’ouragan

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse]--- Sur 774 écoles, affectées par l’ouragan Matthew, seulement huit (8) d’entre elles ont pu être réhabilitées à date, selon un rapport du Ministère de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales (Mict), rendu public durant le week-end écoulé, et transmis à AlterPresse.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew : La flore et la faune très abîméees à Anse-d’Hainault

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Anse d’Hainault, 25 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- « Des arbres dénudés, des flaques d’eau ou d’immenses marres de boue à la place de la plupart des plantations et jardins » détruits : tel est le décor laissé par l’ouragan Matthew dans la commune d’Anse d’Hainault (département de la Grande Anse,....

Haiti: Haiti - Situation report - 25 October 2016

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:50:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

1.4 million people in need of humanitarian assistance 100 percent of crops damaged 75 percent of the population affected in the hardest-hit areas USD 7.5 million still needed to support 300 000 people. Key points The Emergency Food Security Assessment (EFSA) conducted by FAO, WFP and the National....

Family say Hurricane Matthew was the HIGHLIGHT of their £5,500 Orlando holiday

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:15:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

A family have claimed Hurricane Matthew was the highlight of their £5,500 holiday to Florida after they spotted a raccoon in the filthy swimming pool and their two-year-old daughter cut herself on a piece of broken furniture. Scott Douglas, 30, from Leighton Buzzard, had jetted out for the two-week....

Fact-checking claims against Hillary Clinton

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 13:13:00 +0200al (en)

She stole property from the White House when she and “slick Willy” left. A widely circulated internet graphic says, “After leaving the White House, Hillary was forced to return an estimated $200,000 in White House china, furniture and artwork that she had stolen.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:38:00 +0200newsok (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Haïti : une distribution d'aide dégénère et fait un mort et trois blessés

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:30:00 +0200la1ere (fr)

L'aide d'un bateau colombien était en train d'être déchargée sur le port de Dame-Marie, à 220 km à l'ouest de la capitale Port-au-Prince, quand un mouvement de foule s'est produit sur le quai. Les casques bleus brésiliens, qui étaient en appui à la police nationale haïtienne, ont tiré des balles en....

Family say Hurricane Matthew was the HIGHLIGHT of their £5,500 Orlando holiday

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:30:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A family have claimed Hurricane Matthew was the highlight of their £5,500 holiday to Florida after they spotted a raccoon in the filthy swimming pool and their two-year-old daughter cut herself on a piece of broken furniture. Scott Douglas, 30, from Leighton Buzzard, had jetted out for the two-week....

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:19:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High 48F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph.. Tonight. A few clouds. Low 31F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: October 26, 2016 @ 5:54 am; MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm.

L’ONU face au « scandale » du choléra en Haïti en 2010

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:18:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

L’ONU face au scandale du choléra en Haïti en 2010. Un expert a qualifié mardi de désastre le silence de l’organisation internationale dans l’épidémie de 2010. Le Monde 26.10.2016 à 11h09 • Mis à jour le 26.10.2016 à 11h43 Par Marie Bourreau (New York, Nations unies, correspondante) Philip Alston,....

Family say Hurricane Matthew was the HIGHLIGHT of their £5,500 Orlando holiday and claim they spotted human waste and a raccoon in the 'horrific' swimming pool

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:15:00 +0200dailymail (en)

A family have claimed Hurricane Matthew was the highlight of their £5,500 holiday to Florida after they spotted a raccoon in the filthy swimming pool and their two-year-old daughter cut herself on a piece of broken furniture. Scott Douglas, 30, from Leighton Buzzard, had jetted out for the two-week....

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 12:14:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:58:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

MIAMI -- (AP) Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:57:00 +0200seattletimes (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico’s coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane’s maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

L’ONU face au « scandale » du choléra en Haïti

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:48:00 +0200LeMonde (fr)

L’ONU face au scandale du choléra en Haïti. Un expert dénonce le rôle de l’institution dans l’épidémie de 2010 et son silence. Le Monde 26.10.2016 à 11h09 Par Marie Bourreau (New York, Nations unies, correspondante) Philip Alston, le rapporteur indépendant de l’ONU sur les questions d’extrême....

40,000 homes in Ilocos Sur still without power after 'Lawin'

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:45:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

ILOCOS SUR Nearly 40,000 homes in this province remain without power a week after Super Typhoon Lawin hammered northern Luzon. Though power has been restored in about 95 percent of barangays, severely damaged houses in the towns of Nagbukel, Lidlidda and San Emilio have yet to receive power as....

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:44:00 +0200eastoregonian (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

B-Fast closely follows the situation in Haiti and evaluates aid options

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:35:00 +0200diplomatie (en)

B-FAST, like other international rescue teams, closely follows the situation in Haiti, hit by Hurricane Matthew. This is done through an electronic platform of the United Nations. Based on the information from this platform, B-FAST evaluates the possibility of providing assistance.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:33:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Cet interminable processus électoral

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Il y a juste un an, soit le 25 octobre 2016, les Haïtiens étaient aux urnes pour choisir le successeur de Michel Martelly. Des citoyens qui croyaient que les choses pouvaient encore changer ici répondaient à l’appel du CEP. La montagne avait cependant accouché d’une souris.

Haïti: "conditions inhumaines" dans les abris de sinistrés de l'ouragan (expert

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Les sinistrés en Haïti vivent dans des "conditions inhumaines" dans les abris provisoires depuis le passage de l'ouragan Matthew il y a trois semaines, a déploré mardi Gustavo Gallon, expert indépendant des Nations unies sur la question des droits de l'homme.

Le ministre de l’Intérieur interpellé : les dés ne sont pas encore jetés au niveau du Sénat

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La séance d’interpellation du ministre de l’Intérieur et des Collectivités territoriales, François Anick Joseph, est prévue ce mercredi 26 octobre. Le ministre devra répondre de sa gestion de la situation après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew sur le pays, ainsi que pour parjure, selon la lettre de l'interpellation envoyée au ministre.

Pour une gestion post-Matthew responsable

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Nous, représentants d‘institutions, d’associations et d’entreprises œuvrant dans le secteur de la construction et de l’aménagement ainsi que dans le domaine de la formation liée à ces secteurs, signataires de la présente, exprimons notre profonde consternation face aux multiples et immenses dégâts....

Les remous de l’actualité du mercredi 26 octobre 2016

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:32:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Un mort et trois blessés à Dame-Marie Au moins une personne tuée et trois blessées par balles mardi à Dame-Marie (département de la Grand’Anse) après que des agents de la Police nationale d'Haïti (PNH) et de la Mission des Nations unies pour la stabilisation en Haïti (MINUSTAH), ont tiré lors d’une....

'There are still so many people we haven’t reached yet': A Canadian doctor reports from MSF's hurricane response in Haiti

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:30:00 +0200MSF-ca (en)

In the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew, which struck Haiti on October 4, four teams from MSF are assessing the needs at medical facilities and affected communities in five departments of the country: Grande Anse, Sud, Nippes, Artibonite and Nord-Ouest. Access to the affected areas is difficult and....

Local 29 mins ago 4:58 a.m. Local businesses under investigation for price gouging

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:30:00 +0200wcnc (en)

Attorney General Roy Cooper through his Consumer Protection Division is investigating numerous reports of price gouging related to Hurricane Matthew. His office is investigating and has issued subpoenas to the following businesses to determine if consumers’ reports of price gouging can be confirmed:....

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:24:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:24:00 +0200startribune (en)

The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night. Seymour is centered about 740 miles (1,191 kilometers) southwest of the southern....

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:21:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour Moving Across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:11:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S.

Powerful Hurricane Seymour moving across Pacific

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:10:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Hurricane Seymour is moving across the Pacific far from Mexico's coast as a powerful Category 4 storm. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Wednesday are near 150 mph (241 kph). But the U.S. National Hurricane Center says rapid weakening is expected to begin later in the day and continue through Thursday night.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 11:00:00 +0200business-standard (en)

A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern town of Dame-Marie when a stampede occurred on the dock in the afternoon.

Typhoon Haima causes direct economic losses worth $700 mln

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:50:00 +0200china (en)

Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan (702.65 million U.S. dollars) in the three provinces of Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangdong, the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced Tuesday. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, about 114,000 residents had been relocated, 239,500 hectares....

In Haiti: 'Inhumane' conditions at hurricane shelters - UN expert

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:41:00 +0200pulse (en)

Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew are living in " inhumane " conditions in government-run shelters, a United Nations expert said Tuesday. The powerful storm crashed ashore in southwestern Haiti on October 4 packing winds of 145 miles (230 kilometers) per hour. At least 546 people were killed , and more than 175,000 people were displaced.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 10:12:00 +0200irishsun (en)

. News24 Wednesday 26th October, 2016 Port-au-Prince - A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire on Tuesday in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship....

Haïti-Matthew/Droits Humains : L'expert indépendant des Nations Unies alerte sur les conditions pénibles des familles sinistrées

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:53:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 25 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- « Environ 3000 sinistrés, dont 525 familles, abrités au lycée Nord Alexis de Jérémie (département de la Grand’Anse) vivent dans des conditions pénibles », alerte l’expert indépendant des Nations Unies, le colombien Gustavo Gallón, au terme de sa 6e visite officielle en Haïti, le 25 octobre 2016.

Choléra en Haïti: l'ONU fustigée dans son refus d'admettre sa responsabilité

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 09:11:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et "affaiblit la crédibilité" de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant sur les droits de l'homme.

Typhoon Haima Causes Direct Losses Worth $700 Mln

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:19:00 +0200beijingreview-en (en)

Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan ($702.65 million) in the three provinces of Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangdong, the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced. As of 9 a.m., about 114,000 residents had been relocated, 239,500 hectares of crops and 3,200 houses....

Haïti : le déchargement d'un convoi humanitaire vire au drame

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:09:00 +0200metrofrance (fr)

Le drame s’est produit sur le port de Dame-Marie, à 220 km à l'ouest de la capitale Port-au-Prince, à Haïti. Mardi après-midi, une adolescente a été abattue et trois autres personnes ont été blessées lors d'une distribution d'aide humanitaire destinée aux sinistrés de l'ouragan Matthew.

Haiti's hurricane raises risk of women, children being trafficked - UN

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 08:05:00 +0200thestarkenya (en)

Women and children in Haiti are at heightened risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which ripped through the impoverished Caribbean nation, the United Nations and aid agencies warn. Thousands of women and children have been forced to migrate to towns and the....

Typhoon Haima causes losses worth over USD 700 mn in China

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:58:00 +0200business-standard (en)

Typhoon Haima, the 22nd typhoon of the year, caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan (USD 702.65 million) in Jiangsu, Fujian and Guangdong provinces, the ministry said yesterday. Typhoon Haima made landfall in the southern province of Guangdong on October 21.

World: Regional Statement on the Impacts of the 2015/16 El Niño and 2016/17 Climate and Tropical Cyclone Outlook for the Pacific Islands

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:43:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The following statement was formed at the Second Pacific Islands Climate Outlook Forum. Key Messages: 2015/16 El Niño - The strong El Niño in 2015/16 was similar to previous events in 1997/98 and 1982/83. - Significant impacts associated with the 2015/16 El Niño were anticipated and experienced....

Haiti : les victimes de Matthew face à de nouvelles inondations

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:58:00 +0200temoignages (fr)

Haïti est loin d’en avoir fini avec les conséquences du passage du cyclone Matthew. Des pluies torrentielles se sont abattues sur le pays, alors que plus de 1,25 million de personnes sont toujours dans le besoin d’une aide humanitaire. Un communiqué publié hier par Handicap International fait le point sur la situation.

OCD inspects Lawin hard hit provinces

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:51:00 +0200sunstar (en)

THE Cordillera Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (CRDRRMC) conducted aerial inspection to assess the extent of damages of super typhoon ‘Lawin’ in the Cordillera Administrative Region over the weekend. On Saturday, CRDRRMC Chairman and OCD-CAR Regional Director Alex Uy and....

Une distribution d'aide tourne mal en Haïti: un mort et 3 blessés

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:32:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Une adolescente a été abattue et trois personnes ont été blessées par balles mardi après-midi à Dame-Marie, petite ville du sud-ouest d'Haïti, lors d'une distribution d'aide humanitaire destinée aux sinistrés de l'ouragan Matthew qui a mal tourné, a affirmé la Minustah.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:29:00 +0200africatime (en)

A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern town of Dame-Marie when a stampede occurred on the dock in the afternoon.

Illegal dumping at Longwood pond has businesses watching

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:14:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

LONGWOOD -- Several Seminole County business owners are on the lookout for someone they say dumped a whole lot of junk into a retention pond near their offices. Someone dumped construction debris near Longwood retention pond; Cameras show truck and trailer, but not tag number Among the junk dumped -- old cabinets, tile, a kitchen sink.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 06:01:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 2 hours ago in World A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern....

One million cholera vaccines arrive in Haiti, UN says

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:58:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- One million cholera vaccines that the Global Taskforce on Cholera Control had decided to send to Haiti on Oct. 10 have arrived in the small island country, UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters here Tuesday, quoting the World Health Organization (WHO).

Seymour Still Strengthening

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:57:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Hurricane Seymour is a strong Category 4 well off the coast of Mexico. Seymour may continue to strengthen through Wednesday morning before beginning its weakening phase. The hurricane is no direct threat to land. Hurricane Seymour became the fifth "major" ( Category 3 or higher)....

Operation Blessing helping with 100+ flooded homes in Fayetteville

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:53:00 +0200wncn (en)

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Several charities, agencies and other groups have been working to assist families who lost everything from Hurricane Matthew. It’s obvious from all the debris, that every single home on Waterless Street sustained significant flood damage. Mae Jones, 83, says she grateful for help to get back on track.

Global Missions Ministries of Topeka continues to collect supplies for Haiti

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:51:00 +0200cjonline (en)

Additional shipping containers of emergency supplies also are being prepared in Topeka. Global Missions Ministries Inc., led by the Rev. Max Manning, is collecting the donations. On Monday, Manning said he wanted to express his gratitude for the donations and let people know his organization will continue to accept items for Haiti.

Driven to Dhaka by disasters, Bangladeshi girls harassed into marriage

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A Bangladeshi girl looks from a decorated window of a float as she is dressed like a wife in a traditional marriage ceremony during a parade in the capital of Dhaka December 29, 2000. — AFP pic DHAKA, Oct 26 — It was after floods washed away her family’s river-front land in Bangladesh’s northern....

‘Inhumane’ conditions at Haiti hurricane shelters

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

A piece of pink fabric hangs on the remains of a house destroyed by Hurricane Matthew in Roche-a-Bateau, Haiti, October 22, 2016. — Reuters pic. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 26 — Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew are living in “inhumane” conditions in government-run shelters, a United Nations expert said yesterday.

Teenager killed, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:44:00 +0200themalaymailonline (en)

American soldiers deliver rice, peas and cooking oil during humanitarian relief efforts in Jabouin, a Haitian village devastated by Hurricane Matthew, October 18, 2016. — NYT pic. PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 26 — A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire yesterday in Haiti when chaos....

In Haiti One dead, three injured in aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:38:00 +0200pulse (en)

A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern town of Dame-Marie when a stampede occurred on the dock in the afternoon.

Soigner les animaux, protéger l’épargne des paysans après le passage de Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:37:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Sous la direction de Heifer International, plusieurs équipes composées de promoteurs communautaires, de médecins et d’agents vétérinaires interviennent dans les cinq départements les plus affectés par l’ouragan Matthew afin de sauver les animaux en situation de stress après la catastrophe.

Typhoon Haima / Lawin Leaves Swathe of Destruction in Philippines

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0200iom (en)

Philippines - Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless in the Philippines in the wake of Super Typhoon Haima (locally known as Lawin), which ravaged northern Luzon late last week. Due to excellent preparedness by local authorities and the government, the monster storm resulted in few fatalities.

Bill Murray à la fête avec le prix Mark Twain Relaxnews (AFP)

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

La capitale américaine - surnommée le Hollywood des gens moches - a accueilli les vraies stars dimanche le temps d'une soirée en l'honneur d'un des plus grands acteurs comiques américains: Bill Murray. © Fournis par AFPRelaxNews L'acteur de "Lost in Translation", "SOS fantômes" et bien sûr "Un jour....

Plans in place for people in Fiji living in tents as cyclone season approaches

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0200pina (en)

There are plans in place for people in Fiji who are still living in tents as the cyclone season approaches. The government has acknowledged this and will do all it can to ensure people are safe. With people still living in tents and the cyclone season starting from next month, the government has mapped out plans for these people.

National disaster awareness week launched in Fiji

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:33:00 +0200pina (en)

Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) along with its partners will soon begin broadcasting disaster preparedness information via radio and television on cyclone categories one to five, floods, storm surges and tsunamis. Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development....

DIPLOMATS VIEW B.A.M.S.I AS BEACON OF HOPE FOR ANDROS

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:30:00 +0200znsbahamas (en)

Members of the Diplomatic Corps are ‘optimistic’ about the future of Andros despite the devastation to that island post Hurricane Matthew. Following a visit to the ravaged settlement of Lowe Sound on October 19, 2016 several diplomats said that after visiting the campus of the Bahamas Agriculture....

DIPLOMATS VISITS ANDROS

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:30:00 +0200znsbahamas (en)

A delegation of diplomats and senior government officials visited North Andros on Wednesday to see first hand the impact of Hurricane Matthew. Parliamentary Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, the Hon. Cleola Hamilton, led the delegation.

Nassau, Duval counties now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:24:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

by: Brittney Donovan, Action News Jax Updated: Oct 25, 2016 - 9:53 PM Homeowners, renters and business owners in Duval and Nassau counties can now apply for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Matthew. FEMA announced Tuesday that people in Nassau can apply for federal disaster....

Spirit posts $81 million 3Q net gain; competitive pricing hits yields

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:15:00 +0200atwonline (en)

Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines reported $81.4 million net income for the 2016 third quarter, down 16.2% year-over-year (YOY) from a $97.1 million net profit in 3Q 2015. Excluding special items, which in 3Q 2016 were primarily related to lease termination costs, Spirit’s adjusted net income for the 2016 third quarter was $86.

04:11 | Monde Haïti: Un mort et 3 blessés par balles lors d'une distribution d'aide

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:15:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Haïti: Un mort et 3 blessés par balles lors d'une distribution d'aide humanitaire. HAITI La police a tiré à balles réelles sur la foule qui manifestait son mécontentement... La commune de Jérémie, dans l'ouest d'Haïti, après le passage de l'Ouragan Matthew, le 10 octobre 2016. - NICOLAS GARCIA / AFP.

Nassau County now eligible for individual FEMA assistance 1 HR Homeowners, renters and business owners in Duval County may now apply for federal disaster

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:12:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Homeowners, renters and business owners in Nassau and Seminole counties may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Matthew, the Federal Emergency Management Agency announced Tuesday evening. Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Putnam, St.

Haïti-Élections : Fin de la tournée du CEP dans le grand Sud

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:07:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

Selon une note acheminée à HPN, en date du 24 octobre, par la porte-parole du Conseil électoral provisoire, Mme Nicole Siméon, la délégation du Conseil dirigée par son président, Léopold Berlanger, a mis fin, dans l’après-midi du lundi 24 octobre, à sa tournée de solidarité et de motivation qui....

FEMA approves 3 more SC counties for additional assistance after Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:06:00 +0200foxcarolina (en)

CHARLESTON, SC (FOX Carolina) - People living in three additional South Carolina counties can now apply for individual assistance from FEMA if they sustained damages or losses in wake of Hurricane Matthew. The three new counties are Berkeley, Charleston and Chesterfield.

Haïti : La Sécurité Alimentaire De 800.000 Personnes Gravement Menacée Après L'Ouragan Matthew, Selon Le PAM

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200caribseek (fr)

NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (ONU) -- Environ 1,4 million d'Haïtiens ont besoin d'une assistance alimentaire dans le sillage de l'ouragan Matthew qui a ravagé les stocks et les cultures dans une grande partie d'Haïti et plus de la moitié d'entre eux, soit 800.

After Hurricane, UN Assessment Finds 800,000 Haitians In Dire Need Of Immediate Food Assistance

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200caribseek (en)

A man works to clear downed trees from his property near the western town of Leoganne, after Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti. He lost his crops and livestock. NEW YORK, NY, U.S.A. (UN) -- An assessment conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World....

Sarah St.George comes of age

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200freeport (en)

The name St. George carries a burdensome responsibility. Edward St. George was brought to the investment engine, the Grand Bahama Port Authority, by Sir Charles Hayward. He made his mark in a significant way, to the extent whereby he rivals pioneer investor Wallace Groves in being synonymous with Grand Bahama.

Be prepared!

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200freeport (en)

Dear Readers, The motto of the Girl Scout is “Be Prepared.” This means that a member of this organization must be ready to help whenever needed. However, there are two additional factors, a Girl Scout must be willing to serve and must serve proficiently. Being prepared is more than a state of mind.

JHJHS staff delivers care packages to students in need

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Jack Hayward Junior High School educators went beyond the call of duty and provided care packages for their students that were hardest hit by Hurricane Matthew. Taking into consideration the detrimental impact Hurricane Matthew has had on persons in their care, the faculty and staff of Jack....

Volunteer Grand Bahama reaching out to make a difference

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Rashad Amahad together with several like-minded colleagues founded Volunteer Grand Bahama Organization, with the intent to lend a helping hand to their brothers and sisters who are in need of assistance. Under the mantra ‘Together We Can,’ Community activist, Rashad Amahad together with....

BORCO’s donation gets GBCH 'powered up'

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:04:00 +0200freeport (en)

(0) Picutred from left are Greg Laroda, Senior Director of Public Relations for Buckeye Bahamas; Sheila Johnson-Smith, Executive Director of the GBCH; Buckeye employee; Rev. Tyrone Thomas, of Buckeye and Enzy Jones, GBCH, Assistant Administrator. (PHOTO:?JENNEVA RUSSELL) Buckeye Bahamas Hub donated....

It pays to sit down and take stock sometimes, even it’s been forced on you by a typhoon

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:01:00 +0200scmp (en)

Business ground to a halt last Friday after the No.8 typhoon signal was hoisted. At first glance this appears to be a bit of body blow for companies that lost a day’s trading but there are grounds for celebrating this enforced shutdown. First in line to celebrate were employees who got a day off and....

St-Augustine St. Francis House renovating after Matthew; struggling to find place to put current residents St. Francis House renovating after Matthew; struggling to find place to put current residents The only homeless shelter between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville was flooded by Hurricane Matthew and is unusable. St-Augustine 3 hours ago

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 05:00:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

The only homeless shelter between Daytona Beach and Jacksonville was flooded by Hurricane Matthew and is unusable. So the entire building will be gutted. All the furniture, bedding, valuables and kitchen appliances at the St. Francis Shelter in St. Augustine were ruined by at least 4-foot high floodwaters.

Teenage girl shot dead in Haiti as she waited for humanitarian aid

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:55:00 +02009news (en)

A teenage girl has been shot dead in Haiti while waiting to receive food and water in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Three other people were wounded during the chaotic scenes in the southwestern town of Dame-Marie yesterday. Much needed humanitarian aid destined hurricane victims was being unloaded from a ship when a stampede occurred on the dock.

Ouragan Matthew: des millions d'Haïtiens ont besoin d'une aide humanitaire d'urgence

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:51:00 +0200unmultimedia-fr (fr)

Selon une récente évaluation d’urgence de la sécurité alimentaire, 1,4 million d’Haïtiens ont besoin d’une assistance alimentaire suite au passage de l’ouragan Matthew, qui a ravagé les approvisionnements et les cultures. Plus de la moitié- 800 000 personnes – sont gravement affectées et requièrent une aide urgente.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:38:00 +0200tribune (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE: A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire Tuesday in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern town....

WVSSAC Rankings See Top 5 Shifts

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:34:00 +0200tristateupdate (en)

Spring Valley's Friday night win over then-third-ranked Capital has the Timberwolves locked in at No. 2 in the latest WVSSAC rankings, released Tuesday. Spring Valley now sits just 0.33 points back of No. 1 Martinsburg, while Capital drops two spots to No. 5. Huntington and Morgantown are tied at No.

Fiji Conducts National Disaster Awareness Week

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:23:00 +0200pidp (en)

Government encouraged to review disaster preparedness plans. By Litia Cava. SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, Oct. 26, 2016) – There is a need for Government and other statutory bodies to review their plans for disaster preparedness, says Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Joeli Cawaki.

One dead, three injured in Haiti aid distribution chaos

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 04:16:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - A teenage girl was killed and three people wounded by gunfire in Haiti when chaos broke out during humanitarian aid distribution to hurricane victims, the UN mission here said. The much-needed aid was being unloaded from a Colombian ship at the port in the southwestern town of....

Haiti: Haïti : Ouragan Matthew Rapport de situation No. 15 (24 octobre 2016)

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:49:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Ce rapport est produit par le Bureau des Nations Unies pour la Coordination des affaires humanitaires (OCHA) en Haïti en collaboration avec les partenaires humanitaires. Il est publié par OCHA Haïti et couvre la période du 21 au 24 octobre 2016. Le prochain rapport sera publié le 26 octobre.

Princeville residents get first look at flooded homes

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:34:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Cars started lining up on Tarboro’s Main Street about 2 p.m. Tuesday, full of Princeville residents who been barred from their homes for the two weeks since Hurricane Matthew flooding forced them to evacuate. Word had spread for much of the morning on Facebook and elsewhere that State Highway Patrol....

Haiti begins Hurricane Matthew recovery with help from churches

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 03:31:00 +0200washtimes (en)

Sean Penn and the Clinton Foundation may crow about their disaster relief efforts in Haiti, but away from the limelight, churches on the island nation are quietly working to pick up the pieces in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. The Category 4 hurricane, which killed more than 1,000 people this month,....

Choléra: un expert fustige l'ONU

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:59:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et «affaiblit la crédibilité» de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant sur les droits de l'homme.

Choléra: un expert fustige l'ONU

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:58:00 +020024heures (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et «affaiblit la crédibilité» de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant sur les droits de l'homme.

Typhoon Haima causes economic losses worth 700 mln USD

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:50:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan (702.65 million U.S. dollars) in the three provinces of Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangdong, the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced Tuesday. As of 9 a.m. Tuesday, about 114,000 residents had been relocated, 239,500 hectares....

Choléra: un expert fustige l'ONU

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:35:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et «affaiblit la crédibilité» de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant sur les droits de l'homme.

Bay area men collecting donations for Haiti

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:22:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

SEMINOLE -- A Bay area man with family ties to Haiti has been collecting donations to send to the hurricane-ravaged island next month. Bay area friends are asking for donations for Haiti; They still need tents, tarps, bottled water and non-perishable food; If you'd like to donate, email Anthony Pinnock at tonyp727.

Museum makes plea for missing maritime trail signs

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 02:11:00 +0200caycompass (en)

Cayman has lost some of its Maritime Heritage Trail signs. The signs, painted white and bordered in cobalt blue, sport the image of a schooner and read “Maritime Heritage Trail” with the location of the site. Cayman Islands National Museum Director Peggy Leshikar-Denton said several of the signs have disappeared.

One million cholera vaccines arrive in Haiti, UN says

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:38:00 +0200sinacom (en)

UNITED NATIONS， Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- One million cholera vaccines that the Global Taskforce on Cholera Control had decided to send to Haiti on Oct. 10 have arrived in the small island country， UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric told reporters here Tuesday， quoting the World Health Organization (WHO).

Flagler mom reunited with memorial that was lost during Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:22:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

Barbara Coxwell said a plank memorializing her son, who committed suicide about three years ago, washed away during Hurricane Matthew. The plank was found by a man 19 blocks south of Flagler Beach Pier. (Brittany Jones, staff) FLAGLER BEACH -- Some might say it is fate. Others might say it is luck.

10 PM 53

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 01:14:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

Meteorologist Christine Rapp has the latest report on current fall conditions and an outlook for the weekend; Meteorologist Christine Rapp breaks down the latest track and timing of Hurricane Matthew as it moves closer to the Carolinas; Meteorologist Christine Rapp has a look at Tuesday morning's updated path for Hurricane Matthew.

Clay County now eligible for FEMA public assistance 12 Mins

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:46:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Federal assistance has been extended to two more Florida counties hit by Hurricane Matthew to cover eligible disaster-related expenses and the repair or rebuilding of critical infrastructure. The state, local and tribal governments and certain private nonprofits in Clay and....

Christ in Action group helping flooded homeowners in Goldsboro

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:41:00 +0200wncn (en)

GOLDSBORO, N.C. (WNCN) — In Goldsboro, hundreds of families are trying to get back on their feet after flood waters wrecked their homes. Organizations like FEMA and the Red Cross are going through neighborhoods, helping folks where they can. Now, another group called Christ in Action is lending a hand.

Choléra en Haïti: un expert onusien fustige l'attitude de l'ONU

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:27:00 +0200france24 (fr)

NATIONS UNIES (ETATS-UNIS) (AFP) - Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et "affaiblit la crédibilité" de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant des droits de l'homme.

Operation Blessing helping with 100+ flooded homes in Fayetteville

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:12:00 +0200wncn (en)

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Several charities, agencies and other groups have been working to assist families who lost everything from Hurricane Matthew. It’s obvious from all the debris, that every single home on Waterless Street sustained significant flood damage. Mae Jones, 83, says she grateful for help to get back on track.

Edgecombe County Animal Shelter has an overflow of dogs after Hurricane Matthew

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:12:00 +0200wncn (en)

PRINCEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Edgecombe County Animal Control officer Eugene Taylor has been busy since Hurricane Matthew. His shelter is dealing with an overflow of dogs from the flooding in Princeville. “You can’t deal with these victims and see the things that they are going through.

Disaster preparedness review

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:10:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

THERE is a need for Government and other statutory bodies to review their plans for disaster preparedness, says Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Rural and Maritime Development and National Disaster Management Joeli Cawaki. Speaking at the launch of the National Disaster Awareness Week in Suva....

'Inhumane' conditions at Haiti hurricane shelters: UN expert

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:04:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

By AFP 37 mins ago in World Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew are living in "inhumane" conditions in government-run shelters, a United Nations expert said Tuesday. The powerful storm crashed ashore in southwestern Haiti on October 4 packing winds of 145 miles (230 kilometers) per hour.

Haiti: Hurricane Matthew Situation Report No. 15 - 24 Oct 2016 [EN, FR]

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:01:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (en)

Highlights 900,000 people are expected to need vaccinations in the most affected areas; 894,057 children are among the 2.1 million affected people; 13,650 women will give birth in next 3 months in the areas affected by the hurricane and 15 per cent will have birth complications. 806,000 people need food urgently.

Virginia-Beach 4 hour ago 11:45 a.m. Center opens for residents of condemned apartments

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:00:00 +020013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- A recovery center will open in Virginia Beach to help dozens of people who were forced from their apartments. Many of the homes at the Waypoint at Lynnhaven had to be condemned over the weekend , due to asbestos exposure following Hurricane Matthew.

Matthew makes air travel ‘even slower’

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:48:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By NATARIO McKENZIE. Tribune Business Reporter. nmckenzie@tribunemedia.net. A senior airline executive said yesterday that a traditionally slow travelling period had become “even slower” in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, telling this newspaper: “Right now, people’s resources are stretched.

Haiti: Haïti : « nous devons afficher notre solidarité envers la population », déclare le Vice-Secrétaire général

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

25 octobre 2016 – Le Vice-Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Jan Eliasson, a appelé mardi la communauté internationale à afficher sa solidarité envers la population haïtienne face aux ravages causés par l'ouragan Matthew et l'épidémie de choléra et notamment à soutenir financièrement la nouvelle approche....

Haiti: Caribbean – Hurricane Matthew Fact Sheet #8, Fiscal Year (FY) 2017

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:44:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

HIGHLIGHTS USAID partners conduct additional joint distributions in Grand’Anse, reaching nearly 4,600 households since October 19; Additional USAID/OFDA-procured ORS arrives in Haiti’s capital city of Portau-Prince; Relief actors continue to augment humanitarian logistics and transportation capacity in hurricane-affected areas.

'Inhumane' conditions at Haiti hurricane shelters: UN expert

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:34:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

Port-au-Prince (AFP) - Haitians displaced by Hurricane Matthew are living in "inhumane" conditions in government-run shelters, a United Nations expert said Tuesday. The powerful storm crashed ashore in southwestern Haiti on October 4 packing winds of 145 miles (230 kilometers) per hour.

This week in 2005 Houston's playground AstroWorld closes its gates for good

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:33:00 +0200chron (en)

This week marks 11 years since Six Flags AstroWorld closed for good in Houston. It was on October 30, 2005 the final day of Fright Fest -- that AstroWorld took its final bow. It left the South Loop after 37 years of offering up fun and the pleasure of avoiding responsibility.

Haïti-Matthew : Jérémie, isolement et désespoir

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:33:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Jérémie, 25 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Les habitantes et habitants de Jérémie (département de la Grand’Anse/Sud‘Ouest), sinistrés lors du passage de l’ouragan Matthew, dénoncent l’attitude des autorités étatiques face à leur sort, trois semaines après la catastrophe, selon les témoignages recueillis par AlterPresse.

Insurer Chubb reports better-than-expected results

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:21:00 +0200marketwatch (en)

Chubb Ltd. reported stronger-than-expected growth in operating earnings and premiums for the third quarter. The company was formed early this year when ACE Ltd. closed on its nearly $30 billion acquisition of Chubb Corp. and kept the Chubb name. The property and casualty insurer said pretax....

Shelter struggles to help those left homeless by Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:21:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

DAYTONA BEACH -- A Daytona Beach charity is struggling to help families whose homes were damaged by Matthew. They now face months of homelessness while waiting for FEMA funds to come in. 15 families on waiting list for help after Matthew; Halifax Urban Ministries Family Shelter at capacity; COMPLETE....

Brevard project shores up beach eroded by Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:21:00 +0200mynews13 (en)

FLORIDANA BEACH -- Heavy equipment is on the beach this week in Brevard County trying to shore up more than a dozen homes in danger of collapsing onto the sand post-Hurricane Matthew. 13 properties along Brevard County coast suffering from severe erosion; Matthew wore away tons of sand; County using....

Choléra en Haïti: un expert onusien fustige l'attitude de l'ONU

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:16:00 +0200leparisien (fr)

L e refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et "affaiblit la crédibilité" de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant des droits de l'homme.

Choléra en Haïti: un expert onusien fustige l'attitude de l'ONU

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:04:00 +0200tv5 (fr)

Le refus des Nations unies d'admettre leur responsabilité juridique dans l'épidémie de choléra qui ravage Haïti depuis 2010 est injustifiable et "affaiblit la crédibilité" de l'organisation, a dénoncé mardi un expert indépendant des droits de l'homme. Cette attitude établit "un système de deux....

Yukoner Morgan Wienberg on Haiti's devastation and trauma

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 23:04:00 +0200CBC (en)

"The first week was really about checking on all the kids and families, and my staff as well, to see, you know, if they were alive," Wienberg said, back home in Yukon this week for a visit. She says so far, everybody connected to LFBS is safe and accounted for, but many have experienced terrible ordeals and the crisis is far from over.

Haïti-Matthew : La flore et la faune très abîméees à Anse-d'Hainault

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:48:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 25 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- « Des arbres dénudés, des flaques d’eau ou d’immenses marres de boue à la place de la plupart des plantations et jardins » détruits : tel est le décor laissé par l’ouragan Matthew dans la commune d’Anse-d’Hainault (département de la Grande-Anse,....

Haïti : « nous devons afficher notre solidarité envers la population », déclare le Vice-Secrétaire général

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:42:00 +0200un-org-newscentre (fr)

25 octobre 2016 #150 Le Vice-Secrétaire général de l'ONU, Jan Eliasson, a appelé mardi la communauté internationale à afficher sa solidarité envers la population haïtienne face aux ravages causés par l'ouragan Matthew et l'épidémie de choléra et notamment à soutenir financièrement la nouvelle....

Gulf Coast hurricanes harder on minorities, poor people

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 22:01:00 +0200nola (en)

Although a hurricane can devastate an entire Gulf Coast community, minorities and poor people are more likely than economically advantaged people to suffer, according to a new study published by Brown University. The authors used National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration data of major wind and....

Hurricane leaves 1.4M Haitians without food

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:56:00 +0200wkbw (en)

More than a million people in Haiti are in need of food assistance three weeks after the country was hit by Hurricane Matthew. The government of Haiti and multiple aid groups estimate about 1.4 million residents need help getting food, and more than are in dire need. half of them The devastation wasn't limited to one area.

Hurricane leaves 1.4M Haitians without food

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:53:00 +0200thedenverchannel (en)

More than a million people in Haiti are in need of food assistance three weeks after the country was hit by Hurricane Matthew. The government of Haiti and multiple aid groups estimate about 1.4 million residents need help getting food, and more than are in dire need. half of them The devastation wasn't limited to one area.

800,000 Haitians in need of immediate food assistance

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:48:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti (CMC) More than three weeks after Hurricane Matthew slammed in Haiti, killings hundreds of people and leaving a trail of destruction, at least 800,000 people face a dire situation in the French-speaking Caribbean Community (CARICOM) country.

Haiti: Garantir l’accès à l’eau potable après l’ouragan : ACTED et la fondation Veolia mettent en place des stations Aquaforce 500 dans le sud d’Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:47:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Les équipes d’ACTED en Haïti sont actuellement mobilisées dans tout le Sud et la Grand’Anse pour apporter une aide humanitaire d’urgence aux personnes touchées par l’ouragan Matthew, qui a fait plus de 900 morts et causé des dégâts considérables aux habitations, aux infrastructures et aux cultures.

Haiti: Haïti: ouragan Matthew - L’aide de la Croix-Rouge, sur la terre et sur la mer

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:47:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Dans la ville de Jérémie, dévastée par l’ouragan le 4 octobre dernier, la Croix-Rouge distribue des biens de première nécessité à 50 000 personnes. Une clinique mobile et des campagnes d’hygiène contribuent à endiguer l’épidémie de choléra. L’équipe de logisticiens de la Croix-Rouge suisse (CRS),....

Haiti: Health facilities devastated in Hurricane Matthew: “I couldn’t have left the women there to die”

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:47:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

JEREMIE, Haiti – The night Hurricane Matthew struck Haiti, Marie-Lyrette Casimir, 46, was the only midwife on duty at the maternity unit of St. Antoine Hospital in Jérémie. It would be the only building at the hospital not reduced to rubble. The storm gathered strength around midnight, Ms. Casimir recounted.

Haïti/ouragan: "conditions inhumaines" des abris

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:34:00 +0200lefigaro (fr)

Par Lefigaro.fr avec AFP; Mis à jour le 25/10/2016 à 20:56; Publié le 25/10/2016 à 20:42. Les sinistrés en Haïti vivent dans des "conditions inhumaines" dans les abris provisoires depuis le passage de l'ouragan Matthew il y a trois semaines, a déploré ce mardi Gustavo Gallon, expert indépendant....

Haïti. Après Matthew, les sinistrés vivent dans des « conditions inhumaines »

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:28:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

Selon la protection civile haïtienne, l'ouragan a détruit ou lourdement endommagé plus de 770 écoles et les établissements scolaires restés intacts sont occupés par les milliers de familles sinistrées | AFP Les sinistrés en Haïti vivent dans des « conditions inhumaines » dans les abris provisoires....

‘Absolutely no excuse’ for Contractors Bill delay post-Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:25:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By NEIL HARTNELL. Tribune Business Editor. nhartnell@tribunemedia.net. There is “absolutely no excuse” for further delaying the Contractors Bill’s passage into law, an ex-Bahamian Contractors Association (BCA) president said yesterday, arguing that regulation was needed more than ever in Hurricane Matthew’s wake.

$29 for 24-pack of water in Fayetteville among 180+ price gouging complaints after Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:22:00 +0200wncn (en)

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — North Carolina officials are continuing to investigate more than 180 reports of price gouging during and after Hurricane Matthew earlier this month. On Tuesday, officials said that they had issued subpoenas to four businesses – most of which are in Cumberland or Wayne counties, said Noelle Talley of the N.

RAF Renews Emergency Arrestor Gear Support Contracts

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 21:13:00 +0200armytechnology (en)

The Royal Air Force is renewing its support contracts for fixed and deployable emergency arrestor gear on its military airfields worldwide. Under the first of two ten year contracts awarded to Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group, the company will be continuing a 40-year history of providing....

China gives P90M to typhoon victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:58:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines has received a total of P89.8 million in aid from China for the victims of Super Typhoon “Lawin” (international name ‘Haima”), with “no strings attached.” ‘FRIENDS AND BROTHERS’ President Rodrigo Duterte (right) receives a check for P50 million in aid....

Haïti-Matthew/Éducation : Seulement 8 écoles réhabilitées sur 774 affectées par l'ouragan

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:48:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse]--- Sur 774 écoles affectées par l’ouragan Matthew, seulement huit (8) d’entre elles ont pu être réhabilitées à date, selon un rapport du Ministère de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales (Mict), rendu public durant le week-end écoulé, et transmis à AlterPresse.

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report No. 15 (24 October 2016)

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:35:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights 900,000 people are expected to need vaccinations in the most affected areas; 894,057 children are among the 2.1 million affected people; 13,650 women will give birth in next 3 months in the areas affected by the hurricane and 15 per cent will have birth complications. 806,000 people need food urgently.

Camden County officials want homeowners to report hurricane damage 18 Mins Although Camden County has not been declared for federal assistance for homeowners, known as

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:21:00 +0200news4jax (en)

WOODBINE, Ga. - Although Camden County has not been declared for federal assistance for homeowners, known as “Individual Assistance,” the county is still conducting damage assessments and submitting that information to FEMA in hopes of being included in the declaration.

Family moves to NC to escape Katrina, loses everything in Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:11:00 +0200wbtv (en)

FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) - Neighbors in a storm-ravaged Fayetteville community are working to put together the pieces of their lives, one small step at a time. Arran Lakes neighborhood felt the worst of Hurricane Matthew’s wrath. Creeks Edge apartments sustained significant flood damage due to its....

Likelihood of hurricanes dropping as end of season approaches

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 19:05:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

The peak of the 2016 hurricane season has passed, making it increasingly unlikely storms will form, according to National Hurricane Center reports. In contrast to the season’s peak, during September, tropical storms now usually form in a limited area, and they typically head northeast from Cuba and....

Lack of power leads to animal deaths, farmer says

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:49:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Sean Bowe, owner of Simply Bahamian Products, a livestock farm on Gladstone Road, said yesterday he lost more than $30,000 with the deaths of 30 pigs, due to the lack of power supply at the government feed mill. “The government feed mill that produces feed for roughly 99 percent of farmers -....

Roberts insists PLP convention should happen next month

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:49:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

As more senior Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) members weighed in on whether the organization should delay its end of November convention as the government focuses on restoration efforts following Hurricane Matthew, PLP Chairman Bradley Roberts said yesterday the PLP will discuss and potentially....

Kincasslagh man appeals for help in Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:31:00 +0200donegaldemocrat (en)

A Kincasslagh man and his daughter hope to help the people of Haiti rebuild their lives in the wake of a hurricane which ripped through the country in recent weeks. Hurricane Matthew left behind a trail of destruction, killing hundreds and officials fear that the nation could be facing into a crisis.

Duterte: No strings attached to China aid

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:08:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

Duterte thanked Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jinhua, who visited the Palace to personally give P50 million shelled out by the Chinese Embassy to assist in rehabilitation efforts. “These are the amounts that the Chinese government has given us by way of help. By the way, no strings attached. It’s completely out of benevolence,” Duterte said Monday night.

Storm alerts

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 18:08:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

LAWMAKERS this week reported that the two large telecommunications companies, PLDT and Globe, failed to send out storm alerts to mobile phone users as required by law during the last typhoon. Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Carlo Isagani Zarate and Senator Grace Poe say the carriers failed to comply with....

BRIEF-Spirit Airlines estimate Q4 2016 CASM ex-fuel to increase about 8 pct year over year

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:45:00 +0200reuters (en)

Oct 25 Spirit Airlines Inc * Spirit Airlines Inc says for Q4 2016, estimate casm ex-fuel will increase approximately 8 percent year over year - sec filing * Spirit Airlines Inc - for full year 2016, reiterate full year casm ex-fuel guide of approximately flat year over year - sec filing * Sees 2016....

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Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:37:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

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Haïti : la sécurité alimentaire de 800.000 personnes gravement menacée après l'ouragan Matthew, selon le PAM

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:36:00 +0200un-org-newscentre (fr)

25 octobre 2016 #150 Environ 1,4 million d'Haïtiens ont besoin d'une assistance alimentaire dans le sillage de l'ouragan Matthew qui a ravagé les stocks et les cultures dans une grande partie d'Haïti et plus de la moitié d'entre eux, soit 800.000 personnes, ont besoin d'une assistance alimentaire....

Typhoon Haima causes direct economic losses worth 700 mln USD

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:35:00 +0200sinacom (en)

BEIJING， Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan (702.65 million U.S. dollars) in the three provinces of Jiangsu， Fujian， and Guangdong， the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced Tuesday. As of 9 a.m.

Heavy rains in Haiti halt emergency response

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:34:00 +0200oneworld (en)

The emergency response in Haiti is at a standstill following nearly 48 hours of heavy rains. Helicopters are grounded, ships moored and nearly all road access blocked. Oxfam, already responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, is now pushing for more and immediate international support.

Haiti: Coordonnateur MEAL (INT2945)

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Oxfam Intermon Position. Please send your CVs/applications in English, if possible. Due to the urgency to fill this role, interviews may take place on a rolling basis and a decision might be made before the closing date, so please apply as soon as possible. Coordonnateur MEAL dans le cadre de la réponse post-Matthew dans le sud d’Haïti.

Haiti: WHO press notes at the UN briefing 25 October

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Cholera in Haiti. As of 17th October, a total of 465 suspected cases have been reported in Grand Anse and 684 in Department de Sud since the 1st of October. There is a decrease or stabilization of admissions in Cholera Treatments Centres operating in Sud and Grand Anse after 10th of October.

Haiti: Hurricane Matthew - Situation Report #15 as of 9:00 pm on October 24th, 2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Message: The islands of The Bahamas and Haiti suffered severe impact from the passage of Hurricane Matthew, the 5th named Hurricane of the 2016 Atlantic Hurricane season. As a result, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) through the Regional Response Mechanism (RRM) facilitated....

Bigger shrimp being caught after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:30:00 +0200edmontonsun (en)

Chris Hinds walks between boats pushed up amongst the twisted docks at Palmetto Bay Marina damaged by Hurricane Matthew in Hilton Head, S.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman) CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp.

Cuba: House Building Modules Given Free to Affected Baracoa People

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:26:00 +0200periodico26 (en)

Baracoa, More than 100 construction modules were delivered free to people in Baracoa, whose houses were totally destroyed by Hurricane Matthew which ravaged the eastern tip of the island. The module consists of 500 tiles, nails, pieces of wood, cement, sand, and they are distributed in the areas of....

Half of Ilocos Norte still without power

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:18:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

ILOCOS NORTE - Half of Ilocos Norte remains without power almost a week after Super Typhoon Lawin hammered northern Luzon, according to the Ilocos Norte Electric Cooperative (INEC). Among these areas are in the second district such as Batac City and the towns of Currimao, Pinili, Paoay and Bado,....

Haïti - Diplomatie : Nouvel Ambassadeur d'Allemagne en Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:07:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Lundi au Palais National, le Président de facto Jocelerme Privert, a reçu les lettres de créance du nouvel Ambassadeur d’Allemagne en Haïti, Manfred Auster. Dans ses propos de circonstance, le nouveau diplomate a déclaré « [...] Je suis très heureux d'être ici en Haïti comme nouvel Ambassadeur d’Allemagne.

iciHaïti - Léogâne : Prestation de serment du nouveau vice-délégué de l'arrondissement

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:07:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

25/10/2016 08:47:07 Lundi Gerson Constant, le nouveau Vice-délégué de l'arrondissement de Léogâne nommé, le 18 octobre dernier par le Président de facto Jocelerme Privert http://www.haitilibre.com/article-18975-haiti-flash-privert-a-deja-fait-plus-de-90-nominations-et-il-continue.

Almost 20 percent of Hilton Head structures damaged by storm

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:04:00 +0200aikenstandard (en)

A trailer is destroyed from a fallen tree in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew at Hilton Head on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Matthew plowed north along the Atlantic coast, flooding towns and gouging out roads in its path. (AP Photo/Jeffrey Collins) HILTON HEAD ISLAND — Preliminary figures show that....

St. Johns County commissioners could extend state of emergency

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:01:00 +0200news4jax (en)

The St. Johns County Board of Commissioners will hold an emergency meeting at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday to decide whether to extend the county's local state of emergency. The county has been under a state of emergency declaration since Hurricane Matthew swept up Florida's east coast and left a wake of damage, flooding and debris.

Hurricane Matthew claims top 90,000 38 Mins Insurance claims in Florida from Hurricane Matthew have reached $549 million, according to

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 17:01:00 +0200news4jax (en)

Insurance claims in Florida from Hurricane Matthew have reached $549 million, according to numbers posted Monday by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation. The majority of the claims are from residential property owners. The latest figures also show a slowdown in new claims being filed.

Typhoon Haima causes direct economic losses worth 700 mln USD

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:58:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Typhoon Haima has caused estimated direct economic losses of 4.76 billion yuan (702.65 million U.S. dollars) in the three provinces of Jiangsu, Fujian, and Guangdong, the Ministry of Civil Affairs announced Tuesday. As of 9 a.m.

SPONSORED CONTENT: What to consider when hiring a contractor to repair storm damage

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:50:00 +0200tampabay (en)

With the 2016 hurricane season well underway and many homeowners already facing the difficult challenge of rebuilding following Hurricanes Herminie and Matthew, it is always good to be reminded of what one should consider when hiring a contractor on short notice to repair storm damage.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:49:00 +0200wsaw (en)

MIAMI (AP) -- Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Bigger shrimp being caught after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:44:00 +0200torontosun (en)

Chris Hinds walks between boats pushed up amongst the twisted docks at Palmetto Bay Marina damaged by Hurricane Matthew in Hilton Head, S.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman) CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp.

Diplomats View BAMSI as Beacon of Hope for Andros

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:40:00 +0200bahamas-gov (en)

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Members of the Diplomatic Corps are ‘optimistic’ about the future of Andros despite the devastation to that island post Hurricane Matthew. Following a visit to the ravaged settlement of Lowe Sound on October 19, 2016 several diplomats said that after visiting the campus of the....

Bigger shrimp being caught after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:33:00 +0200chathamdailynews (en)

Chris Hinds walks between boats pushed up amongst the twisted docks at Palmetto Bay Marina damaged by Hurricane Matthew in Hilton Head, S.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman) CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp.

Bilan mitigé présenté au Sénat par la ministre de la Santé au sujet de la gestion post ouragan Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Accompagnée de différents cadres du ministère, dont le directeur général, des directeurs responsables des départements les plus touchés, Daphnée D. Benoît Delsoin devrait présenter un bilan exhaustif des différents dégâts infrastructurels provoqués par l’ouragan, mais surtout fournir des....

Guy Philippe mis K.O par l’ouragan Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

«Je n’ai pas l’habitude de mendier, mais cette fois je dois [le faire] », déclare Guy Philippe au New York Times. « C’est la première fois de ma vie, je sens que je ne peux rien faire pour mon peuple. Ils sont affamés », poursuit-il, faisant référence aux 80 000 personnes habitant sa ville natale, Pestel, nichée sur des montagnes escarpées.

« Les écoles construites par la fondation Digicel ont résisté à Matthew »

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Sur les 38 écoles construites par la fondation Digicel dans la presqu’ile du Sud, 13 ont subi des dommages qui nécessitent une intervention urgente pour la reprise des activités scolaires, suite au passage de l’ouragan Matthew les 3 et 4 octobre dernier, selon un rapport partiel de la fondation.

Au Conseil de sécurité de l’ONU, la Chine prend fait et cause pour Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:31:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

« Nous appelons la communauté internationale à fournir activement de l'aide humanitaire à Haïti, en mettant l'accent sur les soins de santé, l'assainissement et l'approvisionnement en eau potable dans les zones touchées par la catastrophe afin d'empêcher la recrudescence de l'épidémie de choléra et....

Bigger shrimp being caught after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:25:00 +0200thewhig (en)

Chris Hinds walks between boats pushed up amongst the twisted docks at Palmetto Bay Marina damaged by Hurricane Matthew in Hilton Head, S.C., Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016. (AP Photo/David Goldman) CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:21:00 +0200nzherald (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) " Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston (http://bit.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:09:00 +0200wbtv (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston ( http://bit.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 16:01:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. Partly cloudy. High 48F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Clear skies. Low 33F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: October 25, 2016 @ 8:54 am; CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp.

Laur mayor seeks DPWH help for dike repair

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:49:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

CABANATUAN CITY, Nueva Ecija: The mayor of Laur town this province had asked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to help speed up repair of the P6.5 million dike in Barangay San Vicente that was damaged by Typhoons Karen and Lawin to prevent further danger to lives and damage to properties.

La sélection d’IRIN : Nauru, le Liban, Haïti, la Haye et Genève

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:43:00 +0200irinnews (fr)

Chaque semaine, les journalistes d’IRIN vous offrent une sélection des ressources les plus importantes et les plus intéressantes qu’ils ont repérées. Voici la liste des lectures humanitaires de cette semaine. La CPI, « une bande d’inutiles » ? Si le Burundi s’est contenté de faire des menaces ,....

Nature Conservancy, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Team Up For Salt Marsh Restoration Project

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:40:00 +0200patch (en)

NARRAGANSETT, RI – It turns out it takes pains for salt marshes to be beautiful, too. Dredging is starting soon in the Chafee Refuge salt marsh to improve habitat for marine fish and also to "enable the marsh to withstand the impacts of sea-level rise and coastal storm surge," according to Tim Mooney, of the Nature Conservancy.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:39:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. A few isolated thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 63F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Thunderstorms early, then cloudy skies after midnight. Low 49F. ESE winds shifting to NNE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Updated: October 25, 2016 @ 7:52 am; CHARLESTON, S.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:39:00 +0200wcfcourier (en)

Waterloo, IA (50704) Today. Considerable cloudiness. Occasional rain showers this afternoon. Thunder possible. High 56F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 40%.. Tonight. Showers and thundershowers this evening, then cloudy and windy with rain likely overnight. Low near 45F. Winds ESE at 20 to 30 mph.

Haïti - Humanitaire : «Food For The Poor» va construire 1000 unités de logement en 100 Jours

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:38:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

« Food For The Poor » l'une des plus grandes organisations de secours et de développement international, lance une campagne avec le soutien de ses généreux donateurs pour construire 1,000 nouvelles unités de logement en 100 jours alors qu’Haiti se remet de l'ouragan Matthew.

iciHaïti - Santé : La Croix Rouge Française déploie une équipe médicale d'urgence

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:38:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

25/10/2016 08:23:38 Le Croix-Rouge Française en collaboration avec la Croix-Rouge Canadienne, a envoyé une équipe de réponse aux urgences (ERU) dans la zone la plus affectée par l’Ouragan, à l’Ouest du département de la Grande Anse, afin de réaliser des activités de clinique mobile auprès des populations isolées.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:31:00 +0200therepublic (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston ( http://bit.

Lifescapes & Landscapes Exhibit by Rhonson Ng in Solaire

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:28:00 +0200sunstar (en)

RHONSON Samson Ng is a mountaineer, caver, diver and award-winning photographer whose images are printed in brochures, coffee table books, airport billboards, and tourism materials all over the country. Born in Manila in 1975, he moved to Davao City in 2003 to conquer Mount Apo each year since then.

Philippines: Philippines: Typhoon Haima Situation Report No. 5 (as of 25 October 2016)

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

This report is produced by OCHA Philippines in collaboration with humanitarian partners. It was issued by OCHA Philippines. It covers the period from 23 to 25 October 2016. The next report will be issued on or around 27 October. Highlights The Government’s Response pillar downgraded to “blue” alert....

Philippines: DSWD, LGUs to discuss ways to fast track rehab, speed up relief ops, reach isolated areas

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

In continuation of the relief operations in ‘Lawin’-affected communities, Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy M. Taguiwalo said today that DSWD disaster response teams are set to hold meetings and debriefings in ‘Lawin’-hit areas with local government units (LGUs) to....

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:27:00 +0200foxnews (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston (http://bit.

Oxfam calls for more international support as heavy rains halt Haiti response

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:27:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

The emergency response in Haiti is at a standstill following nearly 48 hours of heavy rains. Helicopters are grounded, ships moored and nearly all road access blocked. Oxfam, already responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, is now pushing for more and immediate international support.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:19:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston ( http://bit.

News One big upside from Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:18:00 +0200wcnc (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston that in some places along the....

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:16:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston (http://bit.

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp being caught

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:08:00 +0200wbtv (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston ( http://bit.

Mostly sunny today with high near 81 | Tropics, radar

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 15:01:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 5:35 a.m.: There's a moderate risk of rip currents along area beaches today. Rough pounding surf and the moderate risk of rip currents will produce hazardous conditions in the surf zone Wednesday and Thursday, with only a slight improvement into the weekend. Beach erosion will be possible around the times of high tide.

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": Convection flares over W. Caribbean - Oct. 25th

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:44:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 25, 2016 - A large area of "disturbed" weather continues well to the east of the Caribbean over the Central & Eastern Atlantic. There's some potential for tropical development but there is not much of a chance for movement that would get very far west.

eNCA | Haiti hurricane raises risk of women, children being trafficked

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:42:00 +0200enca (en)

BOGOTA - Women and children in Haiti are at heightened risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking in the wake of Hurricane Matthew , which ripped through the impoverished Caribbean nation, the United Nations and aid agencies warn. Thousands of women and children have been forced to migrate to....

An upside to Hurricane Matthew: Bigger shrimp

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:27:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - Hurricane Matthew flooded roads and homes and tore branches from trees, but there has been one upside to the storm: bigger shrimp. South Carolina Department of Natural Resources biologist Jeff Brunson tells The Post and Courier of Charleston (http://bit.

Bangladesh girls pushed into marriage as disasters drive ...

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:17:00 +0200trust (en)

Girls forced from their homes by climate-linked disasters face early marriage in Dhaka's slums. By Liz Mermin and Mushfique Wadud. DHAKA, Oct 25 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - It was after floods washed away her family's river-front land in Bangladesh's northern Jamalpur district that Brishti Rafiq's widowed father brought her to live in Dhaka.

UN plans to pay victims of cholera outbreak it caused in Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:02:00 +0200gulfnews (en)

United Nations: Ever since UN peacekeepers introduced a devastating cholera epidemic to Haiti in 2010, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has insisted that the global body is immune from legal claims. In the past few months, he has acknowledged a “moral responsibility” for the epidemic, but he has stopped short of saying sorry.

Haiti relief mission a grueling labor of love

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:01:00 +020013newsnow (en)

PORT AU PRINCE, HAITI (Navy Times) -- Marine Gunnery Sgt. Shawn Werthen's flight suit and undershirt were soaked in sweat. Standing on the tarmac here, he looked close to the point of exhaustion. "That last load took a lot out of me, it was heavy," he said, after he and his crew of Marines hauled huge boxes onto a helicopter.

Virginia-Beach 23 mins ago 6:26 a.m. Center opens for residents of condemned apartments

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 14:01:00 +020013newsnow (en)

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WVEC) -- A recovery center will open in Virginia Beach to help dozens of people who were forced from their apartments. Many of the homes at the Waypoint at Lynnhaven had to be condemned over the weekend , due to asbestos exposure following Hurricane Matthew.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:59:00 +0200therepublic (en)

MIAMI Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico’s coast. The hurricane’s maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Hurricane Seymour path latest: Could the powerful storm hit Mexico's Baja California?

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:56:00 +0200express (en)

Getty NASA Alice Foster Hurricane Seymour has been located off Baja California in Mexico Seymour is rapidly getting stronger after turning into category three hurricane with gales of up to 115mph. Where is Hurricane Seymour? The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has located Seymour about 565 miles away from the southern tip of Baja California.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:48:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

MIAMI Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico’s coast. The hurricane’s maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:47:00 +0200barrie (en)

The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to "provide material assistance" was part of a new UN....

Heavy rains in Haiti halt emergency response – Oxfam pushes for more support

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:26:00 +0200oxfam (en)

The emergency response in Haiti is at a standstill following nearly 48 hours of heavy rains. Helicopters are grounded, ships moored and nearly all road access blocked. Oxfam, already responding to the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti, is now pushing for more and immediate international support.

Philippines: Typhoon Haima / Lawin Leaves Swathe of Destruction in Philippines

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 13:25:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Philippines - Tens of thousands of people have been left homeless in the Philippines in the wake of Super Typhoon Haima (locally known as Lawin), which ravaged northern Luzon late last week. Due to excellent preparedness by local authorities and the government, the monster storm resulted in few fatalities.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:32:00 +0200newsok (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:32:00 +0200newsok (en)

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National-Politics 14 mins ago 5:15 a.m. N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:30:00 +020013newsnow (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:26:00 +0200eagletribune (en)

North Andover, MA (01845) Today. A mix of clouds and sun. High 48F. Winds WNW at 10 to 20 mph.. Tonight. Clear skies. Low 33F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph. Updated: October 25, 2016 @ 4:54 am; MIAMI (AP) — Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast.

Hurricane Seymour becomes Category 3 in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:25:00 +0200foxnews (en)

MIAMI – Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Choléra: la vaccination pourrait démarrer dimanche

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:21:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

Un million de doses de vaccins contre le choléra sont désormais arrivées en Haïti. Une campagne pour toucher plus de 650'000 personnes pourrait démarrer dès dimanche, a annoncé mardi à Genève l'OMS. Selon les données du 17 octobre, plus de 1100 cas suspects ont été observés dans les deux régions les....

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:19:00 +0200nzherald (en)

. MIAMI (AP) " Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. AP. This story has been automatically published from the Associated Press wire which uses US spellings. Get the news delivered straight to your inbox.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:19:00 +0200nzherald (en)

MIAMI (AP) " Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Oct 25, 2016 5:31AM EDTpublished: Oct 25, 2016 5:30AM EDT

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:09:00 +0200theglobeandmail (en)

Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

News 1 HRS AGO Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:09:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

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Choléra: la vaccination pourrait démarrer dimanche

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:08:00 +020024heures (fr)

Un million de doses de vaccins contre le choléra sont désormais arrivées en Haïti. Une campagne pour toucher plus de 650'000 personnes pourrait démarrer dès dimanche, a annoncé mardi à Genève l'OMS. Selon les données du 17 octobre, plus de 1100 cas suspects ont été observés dans les deux régions les....

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:05:00 +0200680news (en)

MIAMI – Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico’s coast. The hurricane’s maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:05:00 +0200siouxcityjournal (en)

Sioux City, IA (51101) Today. Mostly cloudy...isolated thunderstorms developing this afternoon. High 64F. Winds ESE at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%.. Tonight. Thunderstorms during the evening will give way to cloudy skies after midnight. Low 49F. Winds ENE at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

Choléra: la vaccination pourrait démarrer dimanche

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 12:03:00 +0200tdg (fr)

Un million de doses de vaccins contre le choléra sont désormais arrivées en Haïti. Une campagne pour toucher plus de 650'000 personnes pourrait démarrer dès dimanche, a annoncé mardi à Genève l'OMS. Selon les données du 17 octobre, plus de 1100 cas suspects ont été observés dans les deux régions les....

Seymour Becomes a Major Category 3 Hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:57:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S.

Matthew : l’APN entre bilan et promotion du développement des pôles économiques portuaires…

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:55:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Vingt jours après le passage de l’ouragan de catégorie 4 Matthew, l’Autorité portuaire nationale (APN) est à l’heure du bilan de ses actions et de la promotion du plan de développement portuaire 2030 dont l’un des piliers constitue les pôles économiques portuaires.

Emergency.lu se déploie en Haïti après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:54:00 +0200quotidien-lu (fr)

Après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, le Grand-Duché apporte son aide sur place en Haïti. Le 4 octobre, l’ouragan Matthew a dévasté le sud-ouest d’Haïti. Le pays n’avait pas connu d’ouragan aussi puissant (des rafales de 235 km/h ont été enregistrées) depuis 1984. Bilan : des centaines de morts et des milliers d’habitations dévastées.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:54:00 +0200news-yahoo (en)

MIAMI (AP) — Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:44:00 +0200miamiherald (en)

Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:41:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:39:00 +0200timescolonist (en)

MIAMI - Seymour has become a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast. The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday.

Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:36:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

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Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:33:00 +0200startribune (en)

The hurricane's maximum sustained winds early Tuesday have increased to near 115 mph (185 kph). The U.S. National Hurricane Center says additional strengthening is expected Tuesday but Seymour is expected to begin weakening Wednesday. Hurricane Seymour is centered about 565 miles (909 kilometers)....

Seymour Becomes a Major Category 3 Hurricane in the Pacific, Far From Mexico's Coast

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:26:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Yahoo!-ABC News Network © 2016 ABC News Internet Ventures. All rights reserved. Seymour Becomes a Major Category 3 Hurricane in the Pacific, Far From Mexico's Coast. Seymour becomes a major Category 3 hurricane in the Pacific, far from Mexico's coast.

Philippines: Preparedness saves thousands of lives as Super Typhoon Haima sweeps across Northern Philippines

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:22:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

By MJ Evalarosa, IFRC. One week after Typhoon Haima left a trail of destruction in Northern Philippines, details of the extensive damage to homes and livelihoods are starting to emerge from provinces that were previously inaccessible due to obstructed roads and flooding.

Abra declares state of calamity due to 'Lawin'

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 11:15:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

ABRA - The province of Abra has declared a state of calamity after super typhoon "Lawin" hit northern Luzon last week. As of posting time, total damage in the province amounted to P536.11 million, but is expected to increase as damage has yet to be assessed in several towns that remain isolated.

Un ingénieur montluçonnais de retour d'une mission en Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:15:00 +0200lamontagne (fr)

Cette opération en Haïti ne devait être qu’une mission d’évaluation. Elle s’est transformée en mission de premiers secours. Quatre membres des Pompiers de l’urgence internationale ont embarqué le 8 octobre, quatre jours après le passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Matthew qui a fait plusieurs centaines de morts.

Will Hurricane Matthew reset Haiti’s relief aid relationships?

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:51:00 +0200theCitizen (en)

The earthquake generated an estimated US$9 billion in aid. By now, it’s well known that the scale of that response was not matched by the outcomes. There was a lack of coordination between the hundreds of international NGOs that flocked to the country following the disaster, but more importantly with the Haitian government and local NGOs.

Vermont ski resorts enjoy first snow

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:33:00 +0200fox19 (en)

MORGAN, VT (WCAX/CNN) - It was a white wake up call for many people in parts of Vermont. Bolton Valley Ski Resort says at least 9 inches of snow fell on the mountain, and more is expected this week. Winter sports fans are excited, but many people in the state didn't see snow. Instead they had to deal with power outages.

After hurricane, UN assessment finds 800,000 Haitians in dire need of immediate food assistance

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:26:00 +0200globalsecurity (en)

24 October 2016 An assessment conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Haitian Government and its National Coordination for Food Security (CNSA), has determined that in the wake of Hurricane Matthew some 1.

Haïti-Matthew : 800 mille personnes en situation de besoin d'aide alimentaire « plus qu'urgente », selon le Pam

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 09:25:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- 800 mille personnes affectées par l’ouragan Matthew les 3 et 4 octobre dernier ont besoin d’une aide alimentaire « plus qu’urgente », estime le Programme alimentaire mondial (Pam), dans un communiqué conjoint avec le Fonds des Nations unies pour....

Abra declared a calamity area

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:15:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) made the announcement. A total of 18,871 families in 24 towns in Abra were affected by the typhoon. At least 5,063 houses in the province were damaged. These figures were provided by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC).

Haiti's hurricane raises risk of women, children being trafficked

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:09:00 +0200trust (en)

"Natural disasters, sadly, always cause an increase in cases of child abuse, sexual violence, child labour and child trafficking" By Anastasia Moloney. BOGOTA, Oct 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women and children in Haiti are at heightened risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking in the wake....

Le Safe Water Cube, une machine pour purifier l'eau

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 08:00:00 +0200Europe1 (fr)

Trois semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew à Haïti, l’heure est toujours à la distribution de produits de première nécessité. Ce mardi, quinze machines à "potabiliser" l’eau vont s’envoler en direction de Jérémie, la ville détruite par l’ouragan.

Duterte: China's aid to Philippines has 'no strings attached'

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:52:00 +0200sunstar (en)

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said the Philippines has received donations from China worth P89.8 million for the victims of Super Typhoon Lawin (Haima), but with "no strings attached." Duterte issued the statement when he met China's Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua in Malacañang on Monday, October 24, to receive China's assistance.

Haiti: Haiti: Hurricane Matthew (as of 21 Oct 2016)

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:17:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Category 4 Hurricane Matthew hit Haiti on 4 October. It devastated parts of the country and affected about 2.1 million people. The hurricane plunged Haiti into the worst humanitarian crisis since the 2010 earthquake. The Government estimates that 1.4 million people need immediate assistance,....

Duterte: China's aid to PH has 'no strings attached'

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 07:09:00 +0200sunstar (en)

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte said that the Philippines has received donations from China worth P89.8 million for the victims of Super Typhoon Lawin, but with "no strings attached." Duterte issued the statement when he met China's Ambassador to the Philippines Zhao Jianhua in Malacañang on Monday to receive China's assistance.

East Tennessee man helping Haiti recover after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:49:00 +0200wate (en)

Earlier this month, the Category 4 storm killed hundreds of people, leaving villages without power and struggling to find necessities like clean water. Volunteers have been traveling in convoys with food and medical supplies. Jeff Ledford has been on many mission trips to Haiti with his church, the first in 2012.

Chinese Red Cross Offers Aid To Typhoon-Hit Philippines

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:44:00 +0200bernama (en)

BEIJING, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- A humanitarian aid package worth US$100,000 has be offered by the Red Cross Society of China to the Philippines in support of the country in the wake of super typhoon Haima. Vietnam News Agency (VNA) reports that the announcement was made by Lu Kang, a Chinese Ministry....

Gracita calls on community to continue supporting hurricane relief for Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:44:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

Dear Editor, The loss of human life and the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in southwestern Haiti on October 4 are no longer among the hot news of the day. But we can still help to relieve the hardships that the storm piled on the people of our fellow Caribbean country.

Chinese Red Cross offers aid to typhoon-hit Philippines

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:42:00 +0200vietnamplus-en (en)

Beijing (VNA) – A humanitarian aid package worth 100,000 USD will be offered by the Red Cross Society of China to the Philippines to support the country in the wake of super typhoon Haima. The announcement was made by Lu Kang, a Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman at a news briefing on October 24.

Typhoon Haima causes heavy damage in south China province

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:36:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

GUANGZHOU - Typhoon Haima barreled into Guangdong, triggering sudden downpours in several cities. Disasters brought by Typhoon Haima have affected 1.69 million people in South China's Guangdong province, said the provincial civil affairs department on Sunday, according to Xinhua as reported by China Daily.

Daytona Beach hotels struggle after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:25:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Property appraisers say Hurricane Matthew left more than $67 million in damages to hotels and motels in Volusia County, a popular tourist area that includes Daytona Beach. The director at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Daytona Beach Shores says the hotel has water intrusion in 90 percent of the rooms.

Memwa nou filange

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

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Sensible hausse des prix en septembre 2016, selon l’IHSI

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Une certaine hausse des prix a été observée au cours du mois de septembre 2016 au niveau de l’Indice Général des Prix à la Consommation (base 100 en Août 2004) se traduisant par une variation mensuelle de 1,3% et une inflation annualisée de 12,5%, a informé l’Institut haïtien de statistique et....

Après le déluge Matthew : des eaux de surface au fond de l’abîme (2 de 2)

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Par Leslie Péan, 17 octobre 2016 Le soutien dominicain au lendemain du désastre haïtien a soulevé de nombreux questionnements dans des milieux haïtiens protestant contre le fait que « des soldats dominicains sont déployés en Haïti pour sécuriser le convoi humanitaire … » .

L'ouragan Matthew, un dévoilement de la cécité d'esprit en Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Le passage de l’ouragan Matthew ne cesse pas de nous scandaliser tant du point de vue politique, diplomatique, humanitaire que du point de vue moral. Ce dernier point, qu’est la morale, se trouve envenimé au même titre que la politique par des leaders malintentionnés suite à l’antécédent ‘’Masi madi’’.

Un spectacle artistique à Montréal pour Haïti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

C’est sous le signe de “La belle amour humaine” qu’un spectacle artistique se réalise à Entrepôts Dominion, dans le cadre somptueux du Château St-Ambroise, sis au 3968 de la rue du même nom, à Montréal, le vendredi 04 novembre 2016, de 5h à 8h p.m.. Ce spectacle-bénéfice, baptisé “Pour l’amour....

Propositions de noyau organisationnel pour une Protection civile efficace

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Qui n’a pas approuvé la volonté affichée par l'Exécutif au plus haut niveau de jouer son rôle à fond après le passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Matthew dans le pays ? Tout le pays s’est souvenu de la fâcheuse expérience post-12 janvier 2010 et a acquiescé.

Haïti: des drones pour mieux identifier les besoins après l'ouragan Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Sur le terrain de foot de Jérémie, le drone attire davantage l'attention des enfants que l'hélicoptère qui vient de décoller avec du personnel médical: le petit engin permet d'établir avec une grande précision l'étendue des dégâts causés par l'ouragan Matthew il y a trois semaines.

800 000 Haïtiens sérieusement menacée par l'insécurité alimentaire

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Selon une récente évaluation d’urgence de la sécurité alimentaire, 1,4 million d’Haïtiens ont besoin d’une assistance alimentaire suite au passage de l’ouragan Matthew, qui a ravagé les approvisionnements et les cultures. Plus de la moitié – 800 000 personnes – sont gravement affectées et requièrent....

Les Dominicains sont à l’œuvre sur la côte sud

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:09:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Dans le département du Sud, après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, les Dominicains appuient l’État haïtien à plusieurs niveaux. Leurs premières démarches consistent prioritairement à remettre en état les infrastructures hautement prioritaires endommagées après la catastrophe afin de rétablir l’accès....

Hurricane Central

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:03:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Seymour is expected to become a major hurricane but is no threat to land.

Seymour to Become a Major Hurricane

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:03:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Seymour is a Category 2 hurricane well off the coast of Mexico. By Tuesday, Seymour may strengthen into a major hurricane (Category 3 or stronger). Seymour is no direct threat to land. Seymour continues to strengthen well off the coast of Mexico and is now a Category 2 hurricane.

With no public officials in sight, a local Haitian leader takes matters into her own hands

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 06:03:00 +0200globalpost (en)

So at random, I ask the driver to stop, anywhere, and we approach a house. There, a group of men, women, and children are gathered on the porch. And the crowd grows when we arrive. They tell me they’re short on water and food, and they rattle off a list of other needs. But in the conversation, one name keeps coming up: Madame Ertha.

Blast rips through building in northwest China

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:58:00 +0200aa-en (en)

A man rides a bike as he passes cars on a street during the typhoon Haima in Guangzhou, China on October 21, 2016. Due to the arrival of the typhoon, most of the train was canceled, a number of passengers stranded at train stations. Haima resulting strong wind and heavy rain in Guangzhou. ( Zhong Zhenbin - Anadolu Agency ) By Mahmut Atanur.

Local 4 MINS AGO Update: Torn American flag still flying at Jacksonville gas station

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:58:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Action News Jax is following up on the story about the torn flag at a gas station on Jacksonville's Northside. We received calls about a large flag flying over a gas station on the Northside beginning Oct. 19. People told us it was torn during Hurricane Matthew, but the store owner refused to take it down.

By Country

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:49:00 +0200unocha (en)

Statement by ERC Stephen O'Brien I am deeply frustrated and saddened that the UN and its humanitarian partners have been forced to abort current plans to evacuate critically injured and sick people from eastern Aleppo city. The UN and partners were ready to evacuate critically injured people over...

U.N. Plans to Pay Victims of Cholera Outbreak It Caused in Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:39:00 +0200nytimes (en)

The basic details of the proposed package are still under discussion. It requires of the United Nations a delicate diplomatic balance — weighing considerations of donors who will pay for it, and of victims who have been demanding justice. The official rollout of the package, expected in the coming....

Donald Trump took $17M insurance payment after a 2005 hurricane that left little evidence of damage

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:27:00 +0200vancouversun (en)

PALM BEACH, Fla. — Donald Trump says he received a $17 million insurance payment in 2005 for hurricane damage to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach. But The Associated Press has found little evidence of such large-scale damage. Two years after a series of storms, the real estate tycoon....

Haiti's hurricane raises risk of women, children being trafficked - U.N.

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 05:07:00 +0200trust (en)

By Anastasia Moloney. BOGOTA, Oct 24 (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Women and children in Haiti are at heightened risk of sexual exploitation and trafficking in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which ripped through the impoverished Caribbean nation, the United Nations and aid agencies warn.

Haïti-Matthew-Gestion de l'aide : Le président Privert rencontre les autorités des différentes zones affectées par l'ouragan Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

Le Président de la République, M. Jocelerme Privert, accompagné du ministre de l'intérieur et des collectivit é s territoriales, François Annick Joseph, a rencontré, vendredi, au Palais national les maires, délégués et vice-délégués des zones affectées par l'ouragan Matthew.

Haïti-Agriculture : Le CODDEMIR plaide en faveur d’une politique visant à mettre en valeur l’agriculture du Pays

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:58:00 +0200haitipressnetwork (fr)

A l’occasion de la journée mondiale de l’alimentation, le Collectif des Organisations pour la Défense des Droits des Migrants et Rapatriés (CODDEMIR) lance un cri d’alarme aux autorités du Pays et les exhorte à prendre en main leurs responsabilités vis-à-vis des milliers d’haïtiens et haïtiennes qui vivent dans l’extrême pauvreté.

Duterte: Equal sharing from Chinese investments

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:52:00 +0200AsiaOne (en)

TUGUEGARAO CITY - President Duterte on Sunday promised that every Filipino would get an equal share from investment pledges made by China, where he made a state visit during the week Supertyphoon "Lawin" devastated Cagayan Valley, the Ilocos and the Cordillera regions. Mr.

FDOT to repair Hurricane Matthew damage to State Road A1A

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:49:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

JENSEN BEACH — With its wind-blasted, burned-up vegetation and landscape cloth exposed along the shoreline, you'd think State Road A1A near Normandy Beach had been savaged by Hurricane Matthew. But appearances can be deceiving: The storm is actually proof that a $3.3 million project to shore up the road performed as intended, state officials said.

That uncertain business of weather predictions - Editorial

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:43:00 +0200topix (en)

1 hr ago Read more: Jamaica Observer In late September 1963, Hurricane Flora, among the most destructive Atlantic storms ever, entered the Caribbean basin on a path very similar to the recent Hurricane Matthew. Just like Matthew, Flora passed through the islands of the south-eastern Caribbean.

As presidential race tightens in Georgia, concerns over voting rights grow

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:24:00 +0200nola (en)

A growing conflict over voting rights and ballot access is playing out in Georgia, where civil rights activists are trading accusations with Republican elected officials and where the stakes have risen considerably with the state's new status as a closely watched battleground.

Haiti: Télécoms Sans Frontières Rapport de mission : Ouragan Matthew - Haïti Octobre 2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

CONTEXTE. Le 3 octobre 2016, l’ouragan Matthew a touché terre au sud-ouest d’Haïti en catégorie 4 (vents allant jusqu’à 233 km/h). Selon les Nations-Unies, 1,4 millions de personnes ont été affectées et sont dans une situation d’urgence humanitaire. Le bilan s’élève à 546 morts. DEPLOIEMENT.

Haiti: Télécoms Sans Frontières Mission Report: Hurricane Matthew - Haiti October 2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:12:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

CONTEXT. On 3rd October 2016, Category 4 Hurricane Matthew hit the south west tip of Haiti with sustained wind speeds of 233 km/h. According to the United Nations, 1.4 million people are in need of humanitarian aid and at least 546 Haitians are reported dead. DEPLOYMENT.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:12:00 +0200thehimalayantimes (en)

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of....

After hurricane, UN assessment finds 800,000 Haitians in dire need of immediate food assistance

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 04:01:00 +0200irishsun (en)

. UN Tuesday 25th October, 2016 24 October 2016 -- An assessment conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Haitian Government and its National Coordination for Food Security (CNSA), has determined that in the wake of Hurricane Matthew some 1.

OCHA Philippines: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) Situation Report 03 22Oct2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:25:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (en)

. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

OCHA Philippines: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) Situation Report 01 20Oct2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:25:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (en)

. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

OCHA Philippines: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) Situation Report 02 21Oct2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:25:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (en)

. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

OCHA Philippines: Typhoon Haima (Lawin) Situation Report 04 24Oct2016

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:25:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (en)

. United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs.

LE CHOLERA: LE NOMBRE DE CAS AUGMENTE

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:09:00 +0200haitienmarche (fr)

1, 424 cas de choléra sont enregistrés dans les départements les plus affectés par l’ouragan Matthew durant la première quinzaine du mois d’octobre 2016, indiquent les services épidémiologiques du Ministère de la santé publique et de la population (Mspp).

UN says Haiti cholera response is lacking The United Nations is seeking $400 million to address the outbreak of cholera in Haiti, but the world body denied that the request is an acknowledgement of responsibility for bringing the disease to the country.

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 03:02:00 +0200deutschewelle-en (en)

The United Nations requested $400 million (368 million euros) from its 193 member states on Monday to respond to the cholera outbreak in Haiti following Hurricane Matthew. The category 4 hurricane struck Haiti three weeks ago and caused widespread destruction, particularly in the southwest region of the country.

Civil Air Patrol cadets help hurricane Matthew victims in North Carolina

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:44:00 +0200wsiltv (en)

HERRIN -- Civil Air Patrol cadets from southern Illinois travel to North Carolina to help with Hurricane Matthew recovery. The storm brought serious and deadly flooding to the Carolinas, as it brought heavy rain, strong wind, and a big storm surge. In the wake, the Shawnee Composite Squadron of the....

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:31:00 +0200dailyjournal (en)

UNITED NATIONS The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of a new U.

Natural disaster may up dementia risk for elderly

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:16:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

Survivors walk towards the evacuation center to get relief goods after super Typhoon Haiyan battered Tacloban city, central Philippines on Nov. 10, 2013. (REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco) WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- Dementia should be considered a health risk for elderly survivors of natural disasters, a....

UN wants USD 200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:14:00 +0200business-standard (en)

The United Nations says it is looking to raise USD 200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said yesterday that the money to "provide material assistance" was part of a new UN....

Work begins to reconstruct portions of A1A damanged by Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 02:05:00 +0200fox35orlando (en)

FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. (WOFL FOX 35) - Construction crews started working on State Road A1A in Flagler Beach on Monday. Portions of the historic road were washed away when Hurricane Matthew brushed Florida's Atlantic Cosat. Last week, Governor Rick Scott told the Department of Transportation to....

News 1 hour ago 5:54 p.m. Thousands wait in line to see Trump in St. Augustine

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:54:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. - Thousands of people lined up to see Donald Trump speak at the St. Augustine Amphitheater Monday. Some of the Trump supporters told First Coast News they waited for hours just to get inside. The line wrapped through the parking lot and out onto the sidewalk for blocks on A1A. Ryan Murphy runs the St.

1.4 Million People in Haiti Need Food Assistance After Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:51:00 +0200mycentraloregon (en)

iStock/Thinkstock (PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti) — Nearly three weeks after Hurricane Matthew roared through Haiti, killing hundreds and leaving behind a trail of destruction, officials fear the nation could face a food crisis. An estimated 1.4 million people are in need of food assistance following the hurricane on Oct.

National-Politics 51 mins ago 5:47 p.m. N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:48:00 +0200wtsp (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

Family moves to NC to escape Katrina, loses everything in Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:30:00 +0200wncn (en)

Arran Lakes neighborhood felt the worst of Hurricane Matthew’s wrath. Creeks Edge apartments sustained significant flood damage due to its proximity to the creek that runs behind the subdivision. Deandrea and Nicolette Graham (Nate Rodgers/CBS North Carolina) “It’s heart-wrenching for me because all....

National-Politics N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. National-Politics 37 minutes ago

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:29:00 +0200kgw (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

National-Politics 26 mins ago 5:47 p.m. N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:27:00 +0200khou (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

Duval County now eligible for FEMA assistance after Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:26:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

. by: Brittney Donovan, Action News Jax Updated: Oct 24, 2016 - 6:46 PM Homeowners, renters and business owners in Duval County can now apply for federal disaster assistance following Hurricane Matthew. FEMA announced Monday that Duval is now eligible for individual assistance and disaster unemployment assistance.

National-Politics N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. National-Politics 27 minutes ago

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:22:00 +020012news (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 01:10:00 +020012newsnow (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:57:00 +0200wncn (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of a new U.

1.4 Million People in Haiti Need Food Assistance After Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:55:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

An estimated 1.4 million people are in need of food assistance following the hurricane on Oct. 4, according to a joint statement today by the government of Haiti, the Haitian National Coordination for Food Security, the U.N.'s Of those, nearly 800,000 are in "dire need of immediate food aid," the statement said.

N.C. poll shows Clinton, Trump in virtual tie

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:52:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.9-point margin of error.

Haiti's hurricane raises risk of women, children being trafficked - U.N.

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:50:00 +0200reuters (en)

Thousands of women and children have been forced to migrate to towns and the capital Port-au-Prince for food and shelter since the October 4 storm, destitute and vulnerable, the U.N. said. Some 1.4 million people lost their homes or livelihoods in the storm, which created the worst humanitarian crisis since a devastating earthquake in 2010.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:47:00 +0200wivb (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of a new U.

Heavy rains makes it harder for humanitarian relief efforts in Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:46:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH) reported that heavy rains over the past few days have worsened conditions in areas already affected by Hurricane Matthew, increasing the challenges to humanitarian aid distribution in the small island country, UN....

Caring for Haitian women after Hurricane Matthew - what we learned from the 2010 earthquake

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:42:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en (en)

The high proportion of women who reported abuse may be related to the low levels of education we found among our sample: 11% of the women we interviewed had never attended school, 38% reported education up to eighth grade level; 43% had not reached high school. In all, only 3.8% were high school graduates.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:38:00 +0200newsok (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to "provide material assistance" was part of a new U.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:37:00 +0200wwlp (en)

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of a new U.

UN wants $200 million to compensate Haiti cholera victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:28:00 +0200therepublic (en)

UNITED NATIONS The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from cholera in Haiti. David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to “provide material assistance” was part of a new U.

UN Wants $200 Million to Compensate Haiti Cholera Victims

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:24:00 +0200ABCnews (en)

The United Nations says it is looking to raise $200 million from member states to compensate the families of people who have died from in Haiti. cholera David Nabarro, a special adviser to the secretary-general, said Monday that the money to "provide material assistance" was part of a new U.N.

Hurricane Matthew disaster recovery center opens in St. Johns County 32 Mins A disaster recovery center has opened in St. Johns County to help survivors affected by

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:21:00 +0200news4jax (en)

A disaster recovery center has opened in St. Johns County to help survivors affected by Hurricane Matthew’s severe storms and flooding. The center, which will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, is at: St. Johns County Wind Mitigation Bldg 3111 Agricultural Center Drive St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Duval County now eligible for individual FEMA assistance 29 Mins Homeowners, renters and business owners in Duval County may now apply for federal disaster

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:21:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Homeowners, renters and business owners in Duval County may now apply for federal disaster assistance for uninsured and underinsured damages and losses resulting from Hurricane Matthew. Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties had already been designated for Individual Assistance.

Hurricane Nicole swells wash sea turtles ashore in Florida

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:21:00 +0200wsvn (en)

VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Swells from Hurricane Nicole sent hundreds of baby sea turtles onto the beaches along Florida’s Space Coast. By Sunday, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center had taken in 366 struggling turtles that were rescued from the beach. Florida Today reports that 297 of the washback....

Haïti: désorganisation de l'aide, des camps informels émergent AFP

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:11:00 +0200msn-fr (fr)

De maigres constructions de tôles et de bois sont regroupées au bord de la route qui mène à la ville de Jérémie: faute d'assistance humanitaire, une poignée de familles sinistrées par l'ouragan ont décidé de se réunir dans ce camp informel. Durée: 00:47.

Hurricane Matthew relief effort in Haiti enters new phase

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

The shadow of a CH-47 Fox Chinook helicopter passes over damaged houses in southwestern Haiti, as the U.S. military flies a delivery of rice for Hurricane Matthew relief efforts to the mountain village of Beaumont, near Jeremie, Haiti, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016.

In Haiti, hopes dim for missing victims of Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

PORT-A-PIMENT, Haiti (AP) Nobody has seen or heard from Edma Desravine, a 71-year-old grandfather known for his sly sense of humor and bad luck at cock fights, in the roughly 2 ½ weeks since Hurricane Matthew sent floodwaters and debris crashing into his riverside shantytown.

A decade of crop loss from Hurricane Matthew in Haiti

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) As Hurricane Matthew roared across southwestern Haiti, Joselien Jean-Baptiste huddled with his family while the wind whipped at his little house. When it was finally safe to venture outside at dawn the 60-year-old farmer realized his troubles had only just begun.

Haiti death toll jumps as receding waters reveal more bodies

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

A police officer walks past a closed store in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, on October 8, 2016, after Hurricane Matthew passed the area. A weakened Hurricane Matthew churned just off the coast of the US states of Georgia and South Carolina Saturday, threatening deadly floods after leaving more than a....

Haitians await aid, help each other regain some normalcy

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) People throughout Haiti's devastated southwest peninsula formed makeshift brigades Tuesday to clear debris and try to regain some semblance of their pre-hurricane lives as anger grew over the delay in aid for remote communities more than a week after the Category 4 storm hit.

Haitians mass at US-Mexico border despite deportation policy

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) A crowd of about 1,000 Haitians shouted and shoved at the door of Mexico's immigration agency at the U.S. border, which has found itself an unhappy gateway for thousands of would-be migrants in recent months hoping to cross into the United States.

Tolls rises as Haiti digs out from Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

JEREMIE, Haiti (AP) People across southwest Haiti were digging through the wreckage of their homes Friday, salvaging what they could of their meager possessions after devastating Hurricane Matthew killed hundreds of people and created a new crisis for the impoverished country.

Haiti mourns as families bury loved ones killed by hurricane

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

JEREMIE, Haiti (AP) As a pale blue coffin came into view, grieving women flung themselves to the floor near a morgue overlooking the ravaged city of Jeremie, where a humanitarian crisis has emerged in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. Mourners beat their fists and screamed, their distress growing more....

Cholera rises in southern Haiti in wake of Hurricane Matthew

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200chron (en)

LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) Hurricane Matthew first took the home of Sonette Crownal in a town on Haiti's southern coast. Then cholera came for her baby. The 25-year-old market vendor and her family were still taking stock of their losses after the storm when she noticed that Peter James , just 10 months....

Hurricane Matthew blamed for delay in tabling Freedom of Information Bill

Tue, 25 Oct 2016 00:02:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

THE Freedom of Information Bill, which was intended to be tabled in the House of Assembly this month, is now scheduled to be brought to Parliament before the end of the year. According to a statement from Minister of Education Jerome Fitzgerald, who has responsibility for the legislation, he met....

Floods, loss of crops raise food security concerns for over a million people in Haiti

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:58:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights. • On 4 October 2016, Hurricane Matthew, a Category 4 event with sustained winds of 230 km/h, made landfall in southwestern Haiti, with impact also on parts of Cuba, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas. • Haiti was by far the most affected country.

Haiti: In Haiti, Hopes Dim for Missing Victims of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:58:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

PORT-A-PIMENT, HAITI — Nobody has seen or heard from Edma Desravine, a 71-year-old grandfather known for his sly sense of humor and bad luck at cock fights, in the roughly 2 weeks since Hurricane Matthew sent floodwaters and debris crashing into his riverside shantytown.

Wildfire consumes 1,000 acres in Indian River County as dry season begins

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:55:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 1,000-acre brush fire intentionally set in the western part of the county is part of the start of the dry season on the Treasure Coast, state forest officials said. Crews from Florida Forest Service said the blaze in the Johnny Marsh area of the Blue Cypress Conservation Area....

Duval County residents can now apply

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:51:00 +0200firstcoastnews (en)

If your home was damaged by Hurricane Matthew, the Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting individual damage claims for property that's uninsured or underinsured for those that live in Duval County. St. Johns, Flagler and Putnam counties were already allowed to apply for individual assistance.

Haïti-Matthew : Les partis politiques toujours en campagne en dépit d'une mise en garde du Cep, dénonce le Rnddh

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:34:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Les partis politiques seraient toujours en campagne électorale en dépit d’une mise en garde du Conseil électoral provisoire (Cep), dénonce le Réseau national de défense des droits humains (Rnddh), dans un rapport publié le 21 octobre 2016 et transmis à l’agence en ligne AlterPresse.

Haïti-Matthew/Choléra : 1, 424 cas recensés notamment dans le Sud, les Nippes et la Grand ‘Anse

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:34:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- 1, 424 cas de choléra sont enregistrés dans les départements les plus affectés par l’ouragan Matthew durant la première quinzaine du mois d’octobre 2016, indiquent les services épidémiologiques du Ministère de la santé publique et de la population (Mspp).

New NC poll shows Hillary Clinton,

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:25:00 +0200wcnc (en)

WASHINGTON The races for president and governor in North Carolina are virtually tied with just 15 days to go until Election Day, according to a Monmouth University poll released Monday. In the presidential race, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has a 1-point advantage over Republican nominee Donald Trump, well within the poll’s 4.

Hurricane delays mailing of Duval County sample ballots

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 23:15:00 +0200news4jax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - As early voting opened Monday in Duval and surrounding Northeast Florida counties, many voters contacted News4Jax concerned that they had not yet received their sample ballots in the mail. Mailed sample ballots are not a legal requirement, but they have traditionally been provided to Duval County voters.

News in Brief 24 October 2016 (PM)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:27:00 +0200unmultimedia-en (en)

Internally displaced persons flee to Debaga camp in Erbil Governorate, northern Iraq, as Mosul assault begins. Photo: UNHCR/Ivor Prickett. Mosul operation displaces more than 7,000 so far. Military operations to free the Iraqi city of Mosul from extremists have displaced more than 7,000 people so far, in the country have reported.

Typhoon Surfers Hong Kong

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:22:00 +0200nbcbayarea (en)

Hong Kong issued a number eight typhoon warning, the third highest, early this Friday morning with the approach of typhoon Haima. Hong Kong shut all but essential services and the government also advised people to stay inside and away from the sea. However, this was the signal some surfers were dreaming of.

Artisanat en fête : 10e édition, les 12 et 13 novembre

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:19:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

La 10e édition d’Artisanat en fête se tiendra au Parc historique de la canne à sucre, les 12 et 13 novembre 2016. Les organisateurs de la foire ont retenu ces nouvelles dates après le passage du désastreux cyclone Matthew et après la fixation de la nouvelle date pour la réalisation du premier tour....

Intempéries : cinq morts à Baie-de-Henne, les Cayes inondées

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:19:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Les averses qui se sont abattues sur plusieurs départements du pays ont déjà causé la mort d’au moins cinq personnes et plusieurs dégâts matériels, à Baie-de-Henne (département du Nord-Ouest). Selon Lavera Mérizier, maire adjoint de Baie-de-Henne, parmi les victimes, on dénombre « quatre enfants en bas âge ».

Rencontre choc du CONATEL avec les représentants de médias du Sud

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:19:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

« Plus de 40 stations de radio ont été touchées par l'ouragan Matthew dans le Sud. A présent, 18 stations ont recommencé à émettre dans ce département », a fait savoir le directeur général du Conseil National des Télécommunications (CONATEL), Jean Marie Altéma.

Matthew : Le gouvernement mobilisé pour une meilleure gestion de l'aide humanitaire

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:19:00 +0200lenouvelliste (fr)

Cette rencontre, qui s’est déroulée au palais présidentiel, avait pour objectif de sensibiliser les autorités locales des régions frappées par Matthew pour une meilleure gestion de l'aide humanitaire aux populations victimes. Au cours des échanges, le chef de l’État a exhorté les délégués et....

Watch Getty Images/iStockphoto The 7 scariest workplace ghost stories

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:18:00 +0200dailyfinance (en)

Or maybe it's just the incongruity of spooky stuff happening in a place that's frequently bathed in fluorescent light. Either way, if you're getting in the Halloween spirit this week, but you're stuck at work, you'll appreciate these office-bound tales of terror: Once a Morgue, Always a Morgue My....

Drones help identify post-Hurricane Matthew needs in Haiti

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:16:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

The powerful storm, which crashed ashore on October 4 packing winds of 145 miles (230 kilometers) per hour, focused its fury on southwestern Haiti where this coastal city of some 31,000 is located. At least 546 people were killed during the hurricane and more than 175,000 people lost their homes.

Philippines on Edge as Typhoon Haima Roars Ashore

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 22:13:00 +0200nytimes (en)

Typhoon Haima came ashore over Peñablanca, Cagayan Province, in the northeast corner of the island of Luzon at 11 p.m. local time with sustained winds of 140 m.p.h., the country’s weather bureau said on Twitter . The storm’s intensity had dropped from a Category 5 to a Category 4, according to meteorologists Photo.

Haiti: Haïti-Médias/Matthew : Une cinquantaine de stations de radio et de télévision répertoriées, en vue d’éventuels soutiens

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:52:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

La commission spéciale d’évaluation encourage les responsables de médias à reconstruire autrement, pour ne pas éprouver d’autres difficultés, en cas de désastres naturels, dans des déclarations à AlterPresse. P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Une cinquantaine de stations de radio et de....

Haiti: La sécurité alimentaire de 800 000 Haïtiens sérieusement menacée après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:52:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

L'état des lieux a été dressé par le Gouvernement d'Haïti, la Coordination nationale pour la sécurité alimentaire (CNSA), le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) et l'Organisation des Nations Unies pour l'alimentation et l'agriculture (FAO) durant la semaine qui a suivi le passage de l'ouragan.

Haiti: Ouragan Matthew : la Croix-Rouge française a déployé une équipe de réponse aux urgences

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:52:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Le Croix-Rouge française a envoyé une équipe de réponse aux urgences (ERU) dans la zone la plus touchée par l’Ouragan Matthew, à l’ouest du département de la Grande Anse, en collaboration avec la Croix-Rouge canadienne, afin de réaliser des activités de clinique mobile.

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 2:40 p.m. EDT

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:52:00 +0200wbtv (en)

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (AP) - Authorities say a 39-year-old woman wanted in the killing of her boyfriend in a Brentwood, Tennessee, hotel room has been arrested in South Carolina. Spartanburg County sheriff's deputies said in a news release that Shannon Richardson was arrested early Monday.

After hurricane, UN assessment finds 800,000 Haitians in dire need of immediate food assistance

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:49:00 +0200un-org (en)

. A man works to clear downed trees from his property near the western town of Leoganne, after Hurricane Matthew made landfall in Haiti. He lost his crops and livestock. Photo: UN/MINUSTAH/Logan Abassi. 24 October 2016 #150 An assessment conducted by the United Nations Food and Agriculture....

Haïti: l'ouragan Matthew, montrant la gravité des incidents de sécurité (en date du 22 Octobre, 2016)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:44:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (fr)

La carte montre les incidents de sécurité avec le niveau associé de gravité pour un certain nombre de communes (correct à partir du 22 Octobre).

Haïti: l'ouragan Matthew, zones difficiles à atteindre (par la route) pour Grand Anse (En date du 22 Octobre 2016)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:44:00 +0200humanitarianresponse (fr)

Haïti: l'ouragan Matthew, zones difficiles à atteindre (par la route) pour Grand Anse (En date du 22 Octobre 2016) ....

Hurricane Matthew: food security for 800,000 Haitians under threat

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:29:00 +0200guyanachronicle (en)

See below a joint press release from CNSA / WFP / FAO: About 1.4 million Haitians need food aid after Hurricane Matthew, which has led to widespread devastation of supplies and crops in large areas of the island state. More than half of the population – 800,000 people – need emergency food assistance an emergency assessment shows.

Community fills the gap as school doors remain closed

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:16:00 +0200tribune242 (en)

By SANCHESKA DORSETT. Tribune Staff Reporter. sdorsett@tribunemedia.net. A GROUP of community leaders and volunteers last week opened a temporary community school aimed at continuing the education of the students of all ages, while government schools remain closed due to the damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.

Family moves to NC to escape Katrina, loses everything in Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:16:00 +0200wncn (en)

Arran Lakes neighborhood felt the worst of Hurricane Matthew’s wrath. Creeks Edge apartments sustained significant flood damage due to its proximity to the creek that runs behind the subdivision. Deandrea and Nicolette Graham (Nate Rodgers/CBS North Carolina) “It’s heart-wrenching for me because all....

CAR agriculture damage reach P390M

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 21:15:00 +0200sunstar (en)

KALINGA Governor Jocel Baac is appealing for continued help as the province recovers from Super Typhoon "Lawin". Baac said equipment to clear roads in three isolated municipalities is the immediate need as well as more rice to be distributed as relief to storm ravaged iKalinga’s.

Activities of Secretary-General in Haiti, 15 October

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:48:00 +0200un-org (en)

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon left Washington, D.C. , on 15 October for Haiti to visit communities affected by hurricane Matthew. The Secretary-General and his wife, Madam Ban Soon-taek, were greeted at Port-au-Prince’s airport by Prime Minister Enex Jean Charles and other officials.

Wildfire consumes 500 acres in Indian River County as dry season begins

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:47:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A 500-acre brush fire in the western part of the county is part of the start of the dry season on the Treasure Coast, state forest officials said. Crews from Florida Forest Service said the blaze in the Johnny Marsh area of the Blue Cypress Conservation Area was noticed Sunday evening and continued to burn Monday.

Trump took $17 million in insurance for damage few remember

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:42:00 +0200newsok (en)

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2005 file photo, the entrance of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Fla. Donald Trump received a $17 million insurance payment in 2005 for hurricane damage to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, but The Associated Press found little evidence of such large-scale damage. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) PALM BEACH, Fla.

Haiti storm victims at roadside camps bemoaning aid chaos

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:33:00 +0200ChinaPost (en)

JIRIMIE, Haiti--Rickety structures made of sheet metal and scrap wood are clustered along the road to the Haitian city of Jeremie, which still hasn't seen any aid nearly three weeks after Hurricane Matthew. In a scene that is eerily similar to the devastation in Port-au-Prince after the 2010....

Special Report: Hurricane Matthew's Impact on...

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:28:00 +0200cnc3 (en)

CNC3's Khamal Georges presents a 22-minute special report on the impact of Hurricane Matthew on Haiti. Georges travelled to Haiti days after the hurricane to get a first-hand look at how the country was affected by the major storm.

Gracita calls on St. Maarten people to continue supporting hurricane relief for Haiti

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:12:00 +0200thedailyherald (en)

PHILIPSBURG, St. Maarten (October 24, 2016)— The loss of human life and the devastation caused by Hurricane Matthew in southwestern Haiti on October 4 are no longer among the hot news of the day. But we can still help to relieve the hardships that the storm piled on the people of our fellow Caribbean country,” said drs.

Trump took $17 million for hurricane damage that staff, officials, do not recall

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 20:08:00 +0200TorontoStar (en)

PALM BEACH, FLA.—Donald Trump received a $17 million insurance payment in 2005 for hurricane damage to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, but The Associated Press can find little evidence of such large-scale damage. Trump has said the property was devastated after hurricanes in 2004 and 2005.

Florida Governor in Jacksonville to discuss Hurricane Matthew response amd recovery

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:57:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Florida Gov. Rick Scott visited Jacksonville Monday to meet with Duval County officials on Hurricane Matthew response and recovery. Scott and county officials talked about what could've been done better during the storm. Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry said just because things....

Trump took $17 million in insurance for damage few remember

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:53:00 +0200news-yahoo-in (en)

FILE - In this Jan. 22, 2005 file photo, the entrance of Mar-a-Lago in West Palm Beach, Fla. Donald Trump received a $17 million insurance payment in 2005 for hurricane damage to Mar-a-Lago, his private club in Palm Beach, but The Associated Press found little evidence of such large-scale damage. (AP Photo/Alan Diaz, File) PALM BEACH, Fla.

News Minute: Here is the latest South Carolina news from The Associated Press at 11:40 a.m. EDT

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:51:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina more than 60 state roads and bridges remain closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that as of Sunday, 55 roads and 6 bridges remain closed. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.

UK tackles threat of major cholera spike in the wake of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:29:00 +0200internews (en)

Internews is part of the support effort in Haiti described in this The International Development Secretary Priti Patel has committed new support to tackle the threat of cholera in Haiti, ensuring more lives can be saved in the wake of the devastating hurricane.

Hurricane Matthew disaster recovery center opens in St. Johns County

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 19:11:00 +0200news4jax (en)

A disaster recovery center has opened in St. Johns County to help survivors affected by Hurricane Matthew’s severe storms and flooding. The center, which will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, is at: St. Johns County Wind Mitigation Bldg 3111 Agricultural Center Drive St. Augustine, FL 32092.

Pag-IBIG extends loans to Lawin victims

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:57:00 +0200manilatimes (en)

VICTIMS of super typhoon Lawin can avail themselves of calamity loan from the Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund, Vice President Leonor “Leni” Robredo announced Monday. However, only those residing in areas declared under state of calamity can apply for a calamity loan.

Amazing photos: Snapping at angry giants

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:35:00 +0200nzherald (en)

These astonishing photos were taken in the heart of Tornado Alley in the Great Plains of the United States. Storm chaser and professional photographer Marko Korosec is also a meteorologist and weather expert for road conditions in his native Slovenia. Korosec often travels to the US hurricane....

Growing conflict over voting rights in Georgia, where the presidential race is tightening

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:33:00 +0200WashingtonPost (en)

A growing conflict over voting rights and ballot access is playing out in Georgia, where civil rights activists are trading accusations with Republican elected officials and where stakes have risen considerably with the state’s new status as a closely watched battleground.

USS Iwo Jima returns home after Haiti

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:29:00 +020013newsnow (en)

NORFOLK, Va. (WVEC) -- The USS Iwo Jima returned home to Norfolk on Monday, more than two weeks after the amphibious assault ship headed to Haiti to support disaster relief efforts there in the wake of Hurricane Matthew. More than 500 Marines from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit were aboard the ship.

Superwash CEO: $16K on generator fuel in 13 days

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

CEO of Superwash Dionisio D’Aguilar said in the 13 days following Hurricane Matthew, his company spent an estimated $16,000 on diesel for fuel generators over the franchise’s 10 locations. “When a hurricane comes along, the biggest challenge is to keep it operational in terms of getting diesel....

Power restored to 96 percent of New Providence

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Bahamas Power and Light (BPL) yesterday advised that by today it expects to have restored electricity to 98 percent of its customers in New Providence in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew. BPL said power was restored to 96 percent of its customers. “More than 79,000 of BPL’s estimated 81,000....

Lotto may be in the cards

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

After wasting taxpayers’ time and money, the Christie administration may be setting its sights on establishing a national lottery, but the Progressive Liberal Party (PLP) would need to win the next general election for such a scheme to become a reality.

Caribbean Bottling Company donates 3,500 cases of product

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

To date Caribbean Bottling Company has donated over 3,500 cases of product to assist those in need after Hurricane Matthew. Coca-Cola is a global company that operates in local communities around the world. This is no different here in The Bahamas. Caribbean Bottling Company (CBC) is the official....

Video captured storm’s horror

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:21:00 +0200thenassauguardian (en)

Cienna Riley, a seven-year-old resident of Lowe Sound, North Andros, repeatedly cried, “I don’t want to die” as a powerful surge from Hurricane Matthew filled her home, and panic ensued. The scene was taped by a family member and the video went viral last week, bringing to light the horror some....

Govt. schools late opening

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:15:00 +0200freeport (en)

The restoration/recovery program, necessary because of the recent passage of Hurricane Matthew, is experiencing some hiccups. Prime Minister Christie impressed a nation with his eloquent and compassionate introduction of the restoration/recovery proposed structure.

Haïti : Ban Ki-Moon Demande Aux Donateurs De Répondre À L'Appel De Fonds Humanitaire

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 18:12:00 +0200caribseek (fr)

Le Secrétaire général des Nations Unies, Ban Ki-moon, (au centre), visite un abri temporaire pour les victimes de l’ouragan Matthew aux Cayes, en Haïti, lors d’un déplacement le 15 octobre 2016 pendant lequel il a rencontré les communautés, les représentants du gouvernement et les travailleurs humanitaires.

iciHaïti - Politique : Consignes aux autorités locales en matière de gestion de l'aide

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

24/10/2016 09:57:14 Vendredi au Palais national, le Président de facto Jocelerme Privert, accompagné de François Annick Joseph, le Ministre de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales, a rencontré les maires, délégués et vice-délégués des zones affectées par le passage de l'ouragan....

Haïti - Santé : Le choléra progresse rapidement

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

24/10/2016 09:29:02 En vue de freiner la recrudescence de l’épidémie de choléra en Haïti après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, le Ministère de la Santé Publique et de la Population (MSPP) appuyé par ses partenaires, mène des actions soutenues, telles que : le déploiement d’équipes mobiles....

Haïti - Matthew : Près de 500 km de routes réhabilitées dans le Grand Sud

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

24/10/2016 09:42:17 Suite au passage de l’ouragan Matthew, le Ministère des Travaux publics a déjà réhabilité 206,4 km de route affectée sur 350 km dans le département du Sud-Est et 257,9 km sur 296 km dans la Grand’Anse. La plupart des routes coupées ont été réhabilitées, dont le tronçon....

Haïti - Éducation : 4% des établissements scolaires du pays, endommagés ou détruits

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

Suite au passage de l'ouragan Matthew sur Haïti les 3 et 4 octobre dernier, la Direction de la Protection Civile (DPC), a publié un nouveau rapport de situation réalisé entre le 13 et le 21 octobre, Selon ce dernier rapport, 774 écoles ont été affectées lors du passage de Matthew, soit un peu plus....

A Haiti, les drones cherchent les zones en état d'urgence

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:50:00 +0200parismatch (fr)

Sur le terrain de foot de Jérémie, le drone attire davantage l'attention des enfants que l'hélicoptère qui vient de décoller avec du personnel médical: le petit engin permet d'établir avec une grande précision l'étendue des dégâts causés par l'ouragan Matthew il y a trois semaines.

Mostly sunny today with high near 78 | Tropics, radar

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:45:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

ADVISORIES. 3:58 a.m.: There's a moderate risk for rip currents along area beaches today. A surge of east to northeast winds Tuesday night into Wednesday will increase seas and produce poor to hazardous boating conditions over coastal waters from mid to late week. TODAY’S FORECAST. See our for the latest conditions.

In Haiti, Hopes Dim For Missing Victims Of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:42:00 +0200caribseek (en)

WASHINGTON, DC, U.S.A. (VOA) -- Nobody has seen or heard from Edma Desravine, a 71-year-old grandfather known for his sly sense of humor and bad luck at cock fights, in the roughly 2 weeks since Hurricane Matthew sent floodwaters and debris crashing into his riverside shantytown.

Mexique. L'ouragan Seymour se renforce dans le Pacifique

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:38:00 +0200OuestFrance (fr)

L'Ouragan Seymour ne cesse de prendre de l'ampleur. Au large du Mexique, il est passé ce lundi en catégorie 1 avec des vents à 150 km/h. La tempête tropicale Seymour, la 18e de la saison dans l'océan Pacifique, s'est renforcée ce lundi au large des côtes du Mexique et est désormais un ouragan de catégorie 1 avec des vents à 150 km/h.

More than 60 state roads, bridges still closed after Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:34:00 +0200aikenstandard (en)

COLUMBIA — More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads and 6 bridges remained closed Sunday.

Hurricane Nicole swells wash sea turtles ashore in Florida new

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:24:00 +0200cbs12 (en)

VIERA, Fla. (AP) — Swells from Hurricane Nicole sent hundreds of baby sea turtles onto the beaches along Florida's Space Coast. By Sunday, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center had taken in 366 struggling turtles that were rescued from the beach. Florida Today reports that 297 of the washback....

Food Security Of 800,000 Haitians Seriously Threatened After Hurricane

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:23:00 +0200wfp (en)

PORT-AU-PRINCE Some 1,4 million Haitians require food assistance in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which wrought widespread devastation on supplies and crops across large swaths of the island nation. More than half 800,000 people are in dire need of immediate food aid, according to an emergency field assessment.

More than 60 South Carolina roads, bridges still closed after Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:23:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. - More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads and six bridges remained closed Sunday.

Voitures volées : le palmarès

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:21:00 +0200francetvinfo (fr)

Elle est très petite, mais fait pourtant la course en tête des voitures les plus volées. Depuis trois ans, la Smart a la préférence des trafiquants. Statistiquement, les propriétaires de cette petite voiture, ont près de 15% de chance de se la faire vole r. Pour le Range Rover, c'est 10% des cas, et 8% pour la Ford Fiesta.

La sécurité alimentaire de 800 000 Haïtiens sérieusement menacée après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:17:00 +0200fao-fr (fr)

Communiqué de presse conjoint CNSA/PAM/FAO. 24 octobre 2016, Port-au-Prince/Rome - Selon une récente évaluation d'urgence de la sécurité alimentaire, 1,4 million d'Haïtiens ont besoin d'une assistance alimentaire suite au passage de l'ouragan Matthew, qui a ravagé les approvisionnements et les cultures.

Food security of 800,000 Haitians seriously threatened after passage of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:08:00 +0200irishsun (en)

. FAO Tuesday 25th October, 2016 Joint CNSA/WFP/FAO news release. 24 October 2016, Port-au-Prince/Rome - Some 1,4 million Haitians require food assistance in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which wrought widespread devastation on supplies and crops across large swaths of the island nation.

Food security of 800,000 Haitians seriously threatened after passage of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 17:00:00 +0200fao-en (en)

Joint CNSA/WFP/FAO news release 24 October 2016, Port-au-Prince/Rome - Some 1,4 million Haitians require food assistance in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which wrought widespread devastation on supplies and crops across large swaths of the island nation.

Trending Now 4-year-old helps Florida families recover after Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:53:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

4-year-old helps Florida families recover after Hurricane Matthew. Despite his size, a 4-year-old boy is helping St. Augustine families clear debris and recover after Hurricane Matthew. When the storm hit, 4-year-old Caleb Calcano started making plans to save St Augustine.

La Chine offre de l'aide aux Philippines dévastées par le typhon

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:46:00 +0200french-news (fr)

BEIJING, 24 octobre (Xinhua) -- La Société nationale de la Croix-Rouge de Chine offrira de l'aide humanitaire d'une valeur de 100.000 dollars aux Philippines à la suite des ravages causés par le typhon Haima, a indiqué lundi le porte-parole du ministère chinois des Affaires étrangères Lu Kang.

Hurricane Matthew Won’t Reverse Falling Rates for Reinsurance

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:45:00 +0200bloomberg (en)

Hurricane Matthew will have a limited impact on the years-long decline in rates for reinsurance, according to industry representatives, who predict primary insurers will push back against price increases at the start of 2017. “I expect a strong likelihood for resistance to further price cuts,”....

Food security of 800,000 Haitians seriously threatened after passage of Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:44:00 +0200giews (en)

Joint CNSA/WFP/FAO news release 24 October 2016, Port-au-Prince/Rome - Some 1,4 million Haitians require food assistance in the wake of Hurricane Matthew, which wrought widespread devastation on supplies and crops across large swaths of the island nation.

Bill Murray à la fête avec le prix Mark Twain

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:38:00 +020024heures (fr)

La capitale américaine - surnommée le Hollywood des gens moches - a accueilli les vraies stars dimanche le temps d'une soirée en l'honneur d'un des plus grands acteurs comiques américains: Bill Murray. L'acteur de «Lost in Translation», «SOS fantômes» et bien sûr «Un jour sans fin» s'est vu remettre....

Bill Murray à la fête avec le prix Mark Twain

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:33:00 +0200tdg (fr)

La capitale américaine - surnommée le Hollywood des gens moches - a accueilli les vraies stars dimanche le temps d'une soirée en l'honneur d'un des plus grands acteurs comiques américains: Bill Murray. L'acteur de «Lost in Translation», «SOS fantômes» et bien sûr «Un jour sans fin» s'est vu remettre....

Bill Murray à la fête avec le prix Mark Twain

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:30:00 +0200lematin-CH (fr)

La capitale américaine - surnommée le Hollywood des gens moches - a accueilli les vraies stars dimanche le temps d'une soirée en l'honneur d'un des plus grands acteurs comiques américains: Bill Murray. L'acteur de «Lost in Translation», «SOS fantômes» et bien sûr «Un jour sans fin» s'est vu remettre....

Haïti: des drones pour identifier les besoins après l'ouragan Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:24:00 +0200lapresse-CA (fr)

« Avant on pouvait utiliser les images par satellite, mais on n'avait pas une parfaite résolution : avec les drones, on a absolument tous les détails sur les zones survolées », explique Presler Jean, qui pilote l'appareil à distance. Les Haïtiens de l'organisation Potentiel 3.

Haïti - Politique : Le Ministre de l'intérieur interpellé par le Sénat

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:19:00 +0200haitilibre (fr)

6 sénateurs proches du PHTK (Carl Murat Cantave, Edwin Zenny, Youri Latortue, Hervé Fourcand, Onondieu Louis et Jean-Renel Sénatus) ont décidé d’interpeller leur ancien collègue François Anick Joseph, aujourd’hui Ministre de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales.

Starvation, grieving mothers and rampant disease: British aid worker reveals the devastation of everyday life in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 16:01:00 +0200dailymail (en)

I heard the same French phrases that I would hear again and again over the next few days: 'Pas de maison. Pas de vetements. Pas d'eau. Pas du nourriture.' Which means 'no food, no food' Tuesday 11th October. Suddenly our vehicle turned a corner and there it was, lying in front of us.

Starvation, grieving mothers and rampant disease: British aid worker reveals the devastation of everyday life in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:58:00 +0200mailonsunday (en)

I heard the same French phrases that I would hear again and again over the next few days: 'Pas de maison. Pas de vetements. Pas d'eau. Pas du nourriture.' Which means 'no food, no food' Tuesday 11th October. Suddenly our vehicle turned a corner and there it was, lying in front of us.

SES sur le front des secours à Haïti

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:50:00 +0200paperjam (fr)

SES a annoncé, ce lundi, avoir déclanché son programme Emergency.lu sur l’île d’Haïti, récemment frappée par un ouragan dévastateur. Des satellites ont ainsi été déployés afin de rétablir la communication. Une aide précieuse pour les équipes humanitaires dépêchées sur place. Faciliter l’intervention des secours.

More than 60 state roads, bridges still closed after Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:50:00 +0200wbtv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) - More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads and 6 bridges remained closed Sunday.

More than 60 state roads, bridges still closed after Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:50:00 +0200wsoctv (en)

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads and 6 bridges remained closed Sunday.

Adorable 4-year-old helps St. Augustine families after Hurricane Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:49:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

. Adorable 4-year-old helps St.

Haima Damages Nearly Every Home In This Philippine City

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:47:00 +0200climate-weather (en)

Story Highlights. Nearly every home in Tuguegarao City, Philippines, was either damaged or destroyed by Super Typhoon Haima. The storm left at least 13 dead. Super Typhoon Haima destroyed or damaged nearly every home in one Philippine city when it made landfall Thursday, officials say.

Hurricane Nicole swells wash sea turtles ashore in Florida

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:43:00 +0200tampabay (en)

I want to see more articles tagged I'm already following articles tagged. VIERA — Swells from Hurricane Nicole sent hundreds of baby sea turtles onto the beaches along Florida's Space Coast. By Sunday, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center had taken in 366 struggling turtles that were rescued from the beach.

Super typhoon winds rip security hut off the ground and into air leaving guard still inside dazed and confused

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:40:00 +0200themirror (en)

A super typhoon has shown its incredible power by ripping a sentry booth off the ground - and whipping it into the air. The shocking incident left the security guard inside battling to stand as winds raged at gale forces. The guard, whose name was not mentioned in reports, was on duty monitoring a....

Haiti storm victims, in makeshift camps, bemoan aid chaos

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:39:00 +0200jamaicaobserver (en)

JÉRÉMIE, Haiti (AFP) Rickety structures made of sheet metal and scrap wood are clustered along the road to the Haitian city of Jeremie, which still hasn't seen any aid nearly three weeks after Hurricane Matthew. In a scene that is eerily similar to the devastation in Port-au-Prince after the 2010....

In one such camp on the side of the road, Dominique Pierre-Louis is trying to start a motorcycle covered in mud

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:35:00 +0200pulse (en)

Rickety structures made of sheet metal and scrap wood are clustered along the road to the Haitian city of Jeremie, which still hasn't seen any aid nearly three weeks after Hurricane Matthew. In a scene that is eerily similar to the devastation in Port-au-Prince after the 2010 earthquake, when....

Haiti: Après le déluge Matthew en Haïti : Des eaux de surface au fond de l’abîme (1 de 2)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:34:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

Par Leslie Péan* Soumis à AlterPresse le 19 octobre 2016. Les dégâts causés par le cyclone Matthew sont connus. La désolation s’est installée dans le territoire de la Grand’Anse où l’on entend même plus le chant des oiseaux. Rares sont les gazouillis des tourterelles et des sèpantye (charpentiers) à....

Philippines: Humedica distributes relief goods after typhoon

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:34:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Massive destruction in the north of the Philippines expected – Humedica organises first relief goods distributions. by LKO, 2016/10/20. When the typhoon “Haima” hit the Philippines, it moved at speeds of up to 315 kilometres an hour causing massive destruction in the North of the country.

China offers aid to typhoon-hit Philippines

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:23:00 +0200peopledaily (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 24 -- The Red Cross Society of China will offer 100,000 U.S. dollars worth of humanitarian aid to the Philippinesafter the havoc caused by Typhoon Haima, a spokesperson said Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang made the announcement at a regular news briefing, adding that the....

More than 60 state roads, bridges still closed after Matthew

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 15:17:00 +0200charlotteobserver (en)

More than two weeks after Hurricane Matthew hit South Carolina there are still more than 60 state roads and bridges closed because of storm damage and flooding. The state Department of Transportation reports that 55 roads and 6 bridges remained closed Sunday. The department expects about 20 of them to reopen to traffic before Thanksgiving.

Brevard Zoo takes in 366 struggling baby sea turtles

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:44:00 +0200tcpalm (en)

VIERA — Last weekend, Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center volunteers had their hands full caring for a record-breaking 74 "washback" baby turtles that were beached by Hurricane Nicole's powerful swells. Of those 366 washbacks, 297 remained alive by noon Sunday.

News Hurricane Nicole swells wash sea turtles ashore in Florida Hurricane Nicole swells wash sea turtles ashore in Florida News 16 minutes ago

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:44:00 +0200wtsp (en)

VIERA, Fla. (AP) - Swells from Hurricane Nicole sent hundreds of baby sea turtles onto the beaches along Florida's Space Coast. By Sunday, the Brevard Zoo Sea Turtle Healing Center had taken in 366 struggling turtles that were rescued from the beach. Associated Press says 297 of the washback turtles....

AP Top Science News at 4:30 a.m. EDT

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:43:00 +0200fox13memphis (en)

Space station accepts 1st Virginia delivery in 2 years. Major California river adding key ingredient: water. Strong quake in western Japan knocks out power, injures 7. Hard crash-landing may have wrecked Europe's Mars probe. Over 50,000 evacuated in typhoon's path in southern China. New 3D technology raises hopes for the coldest of cold cases.

China offers aid to typhoon-hit Philippines

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:39:00 +0200xinhuanet_en (en)

BEIJING, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- The Red Cross Society of China will offer 100,000 U.S. dollars worth of humanitarian aid to the Philippines after the havoc caused by Typhoon Haima, a spokesperson said Monday. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang made the announcement at a regular news briefing, adding....

"Talking the Tropics With Mike": 11 years since U.S. major hurricane hit

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:31:00 +0200actionnewsjax (en)

Oct. 24, 2016 - The strong weekend cold front has plowed deep into the Atlantic to near Hispaniola & into the Central Caribbean. This is easily the farthest south a cold front has penetrated this hurricane season. Cool, very dry air follows the front, & it seems to have triggered the true switch to autumn for the hurricane season.

Haiti prison escape: Some of 172 inmates recaptured

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:13:00 +0200csmonitor (en)

Archaie, Haiti — Police officers were searching cars and boats for escaped prisoners on Sunday after recapturing at least a dozen of the 172 inmates who overpowered guards and fled from a lockup in central Haiti, the prison's director said. The prison break occurred Saturday in Arcahaie, a coastal town about 30 miles north of Haiti's capital.

Haiti hurricane victims, in makeshift camps, bemoan aid chaos

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:11:00 +0200digitaljournal (en)

In a scene that is eerily similar to the devastation in Port-au-Prince after the 2010 earthquake, when hundreds of thousands of survivors had to cram into every available space, families are living in makeshift camps. In one such camp on the side of the road, Dominique Pierre-Louis is trying to start a motorcycle covered in mud.

Trees stressed by Hurricane Matthew may be next ones to come down

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 14:10:00 +0200annistonstar (en)

Orangeburg County Clemson Extension Forester Beth Richardson said area trees have been under a lot of stress both from Hurricane Matthew and the historic 2015 flood. "I would be concerned with trees in the yard that have been showing symptoms of decline," she said.

Major hurricane 'drought' historic: 11 years and counting

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:56:00 +0200al (en)

There have been 14 named storms so far in 2016 -- and three of them grew into major hurricanes. Missing from this chart is Hurricane Nicole, which peaked as a Category 4 storm but weakened some before hitting Bermuda. (National Hurricane Center) Today, Oct. 24, marks 11 years since a major hurricane made landfall in the U.

Philippines: Form 2-Situation Update No. 4 Typhoon Haima (Lawin) Monday, 24 October 2016 16:00 hrs (UTC+7)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

Highlights Typhoon Haima (Local Name: Lawin) affected about 318,736 people from Regions I, II, III, Calabarzon, V and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) which includes the pre - emptively evacuated. Twelve deaths are confirmed, 46,000 houses damaged and 64 barangays in Pangasinan (Region I), and Bataan and Pampanga (Region) III are flooded.

Philippines: Asia and the Pacific: Weekly Regional Humanitarian Snapshot (18 - 24 October 2016)

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 13:31:00 +0200reliefWeb (en)

PHILIPPINES. On 19 October, Category 4 Typhoon Haima (locally named Lawin) made landfall in Cagayan province. After landfall, the storm left a broad path of debris, causing flooding and landslides, and damaging about 46,000 houses. As of 24 October, authorities have confirmed eight fatalities and....

River dike collapses in Pangasinan, aggravating flooding

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:53:00 +0200sunstar (en)

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan -- A dike along the Sinocalan River in Sta. Barbara town collapsed Sunday morning, aggravating the existing flood in Sta. Barbara, Calasiao and Dagupan City even if Super Typhoon Lawin (Haima) already exited four days ago. Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office....

Haïti-Matthew : Chardonnières, meurtrie... comme sur des chardons

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

Chardonnières, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- La situation des familles sinistrées dans la commune de Chardonnières (sur la côte Sud d’Haïti) demeure très grave, plus de deux semaines après le passage de l’ouragan Matthew, selon les témoignages recueillis par AlterPresse.

Haïti-Médias/Matthew : Une cinquantaine de stations de radio et de télévision répertoriées, en vue d'éventuels soutiens

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 12:50:00 +0200alterpresse (fr)

P-au-P, 24 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Une cinquantaine de stations de radio et de télévision, endommagées, sont répertoriées dans les départements affectés lors du passage de l’ouragan Matthew, les lundi 3 et mardi 4 octobre 2016, en vue d’un soutien logistique, selon les informations obtenues par l’agence en ligne AlterPresse.

2 new speedboats inaugurated for Pasig ferry service

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Anjo Bagaoisan (@anjo_bagaoisan) October 24, 2016 MANILA - Two speed boats were added Monday to the fleet of ferries plying the Pasig River as part of the government's thrust to get more commuters off congested main thoroughfares through alternate modes of transport.

Relief distribution

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 11:23:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

PhilHealth employees repack bags of sugar to be distributed to affected families of Super Typhoon Lawin in Tuguegarao City on Sunday. President Duterte and Social Welfare Secretary Judy Taguiwalo headed the distribution of goods in areas devastated by the typhoon.

Globe: 11 Lawin-related SMS alerts sent out to customers in northern Luzon

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:37:00 +0200sunstar (en)

GLOBE Telecom transmitted a total of 11 text messages, warning customers of potential dangers coming from Super Typhoon Lawin (Haima) in compliance with what is prescribed by law. Globe Senior Vice President for Corporate Communications Yoly Crisanto said transmittal of the text messages was....

Ouragan Matthew en Haïti: des drones utilisés pour évaluer les dégâts à Jérémie

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:20:00 +0200rfi-fr (fr)

Cela fait presque trois semaines que l'ouragan Matthew est passé sur Haïti : la moitié sud du pays a été ravagée par les vents soufflant à plus de 250 km/h et des averses torrentielles. Il est encore difficile de se faire une idée précise de l'étendue des destructions mais à Jérémie, une des villes....

SES: déploiement d'un satellite en Haïti.

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 10:15:00 +0200lexpansion-votreargent (fr)

A la suite du passage dévastateur de l'ouragan de catégorie 4 Matthew au sud-est d'Haïti début octobre, qui a fait des centaines de morts et détruit des milliers d'habitations... A la suite du passage dévastateur de l'ouragan de catégorie 4 Matthew au sud-est d'Haïti début octobre, qui a fait des....

Ilocos Sur now under state of calamity

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:51:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

ILOCOS SUR- The province of Ilocos Sur has declared a state of calamity after super typhoon "Lawin" hit northern Luzon last week. As of posting time, total damage in the province was around P700 million. Lawin, the strongest typhoon to hit the country this year, destroyed houses and establishments,....

DBM: Yolanda fund won't go to 'Lawin' victims

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 09:51:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

MANILA- The funds for typhoon "Yolanda" victims will not be used for the victims of typhoon "Lawin" since the government has a separate calamity fund, Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno said Monday. Diokno said there is still around P13 billion left in the Yolanda fund but the government is currently....

‘Lawin’ affected almost 1M persons

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:25:00 +0200thestandard-ph (en)

Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Judy Taguiwalo gave this figure in the press briefing in Malacañang on Monday with Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol. She identified Cordillera as the area with the most number of affected families. At least 992,179 individuals were affected by the typhoon in this region.

Nantes: La fontaine à potabiliser l'eau qui pourrait changer le monde

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 08:13:00 +020020minutes (fr)

Jean-Paul Augereau, 49 ans, inventeur de la Safe water cube. - Safe water cube. Frederic Brenon Publié le 24.10.2016 à 07:15; Mis à jour le 24.10.2016 à 07:50. L’accès à l’eau potable est l’une des problématiques sanitaires majeures dans le monde. Près d’ un milliard de personnes en sont dépourvues et des millions en meurent chaque année.

The Week That Was in Asia Photo Gallery

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 07:24:00 +0200newsok (en)

In this Thursday Oct. 20, 2016 photo, Filipino Joybin Marayo, 58, salvages metals on a damaged boat that was washed ashore by strong waves brought about by Typhoon Haima in Manila, Philippines. Several people were killed after Super Typhoon Haima smashed into the northern Philippines with ferocious....

Food Security post-Lawin

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:46:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Young residents dry corn kernels, which were soaked at the height of typhoon Lawin, along a highway in Tumauini town, Isabela province, on Friday. Hungry typhoon survivors huddled in makeshift shelters and waited for aid on October 21, after losing nearly everything from one of the most powerful storms to hit the Southeast Asian archipelago.

Back to Normal

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:46:00 +0200abs-cbnnews (en)

Fishermen prepare their nets in Buguey, Cagayan on Friday, as they go back to normal life, two days after Typhoon Lawin ravaged the province. The Philippine Coast Guard noted that no fishermen were reported missing on the height of Typhoon Lawin.

Haiti: Haïti-Matthew : Adoption de nouvelles stratégies pour une meilleure distribution de l’aide humanitaire, annonce le gouvernement

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:09:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 20 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- Le gouvernement annonce l’adoption de nouvelles stratégies pour une meilleure distribution de l’aide humanitaire, dans un communiqué du Ministère de l’intérieur et des collectivités territoriales (Mict) en date du 19 octobre 2016 et transmis à AlterPresse.

Haiti: Matthew : L’Association des industries d’Haïti, préoccupée par l’ampleur de la catastrophe dans les départements affectés

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 05:09:00 +0200reliefWeb (fr)

P-au-P, 21 oct. 2016 [AlterPresse] --- L’Association des industries d’Haïti (Adih) se dit préoccupée par l’ampleur de la catastrophe qui a frappé le Grand Sud, le Nord-Ouest, et toutes les autres zones du pays, dans une note de presse en date du 18 octobre 2016. L’Adih estime que le processus de réhabilitation sera long et difficile.

Typhoon Haima causes heavy damage in Guangdong

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 03:36:00 +0200china.org.cn (en)

Disasters brought by Typhoon Haima have affected 1.69 million people in south China's Guangdong Province, said the provincial civil affairs department on Sunday. Typhoon Haima barreled into Guangdong Friday, triggering sudden downpours in several cities.

A TOTAL of 7448 students will be sitting for the Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination in 161 centres around the country today. more...

Mon, 24 Oct 2016 00:14:00 +0200fijitimes (en)

A TOTAL of 7448 students will be sitting for the Fiji Year 13 Certificate Examination in 161 centres around the country today. Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy has urged students sitting for the examination in cyclone ravaged areas to do their best and be living proof that they are "stronger than Winston".