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Wed, 17 Jul 2013 23:01:00 +0200 smh en smh-1658008eeab6eeb5e84821d2177238fb NaturalDisasters 20130717230100 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/13/world/americas/hurricane-sandy-fast-facts/index.html (CNN) -- Here's a look at what you need to know about Hurricane Sandy. As a hurricane and post-tropical cyclone, Sandy is responsible for 117 deaths in the U.S. and 69 more in Canada and the Caribbean. October 22-November 5, 2012 - Hurricane Sandy, as a hurricane and a post-tropical cyclone, kills.... Sat, 13 Jul 2013 20:51:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-147826cefd667b2de74260895643feba UNbodies NaturalDisasters Echo 45.3742 -75.6507 20130713205100 http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/2013/jul/12/weatherwatch-forecast-storm-navy The US Navy's new forecasting tool, the Naval Global Environmental Model (NAVGEM), represents the cutting edge of weather technology. It makes predictions for the entire world up to ten days ahead, looking at weather down to a scale of 37 kilometres, and slicing the atmosphere into fifty different vertical segments. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:31:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-755a48fd7765583b8b479c91219eda0d NaturalDisasters 20130712233100 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/21/us/2013-atlantic-hurricane-season-fast-facts/index.html (CNN) -- Here is a look at what you need to know about the 2013 Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:37:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-60ffd35d864d0c647a4b451822460a9f NaturalDisasters 20130711173700 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-205_162-57592920/primeval-forest-discovered-deep-off-alabama-coast/ Buried more than 60 feet below the surface, perfectly preserved forest is estimated to be 50-80,000 years old Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:39:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-362242e68817f1da49e0a8570c6ec8b6 Environment NaturalDisasters 32.7934296645992 -86.8266953281178 20130710003900 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/09/tropical-storm-chantal_n_3569505.html Chantal could be near hurricane strength before it reaches Hispaniola, the island shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti. Both countries are vulnerable to flooding and landslides from storms, but widespread deforestation and ramshackle housing in Haiti mean even moderate rains pose a significant threat. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:20:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-Italia-en en huffingtonpost-Italia-en-822e2cf69c3d7a17f6db594c745ca2e2 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 20130710002000 http://www.thedailyherald.com/index.php/islands/1-islands-news/40808-chantal-winds-more-north-than-expected.html PHILIPSBURG--The Tropical Storm force winds of Chantal stretch farther from the cyclone's centre than first assumed, up to 90 miles, mainly to the North, and warnings for the Northeastern Caribbean were imminent last night. At 11:00pm, the centre of Chantal was located near latitude 12.4 North and longitude 56. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:31:00 +0200 thedailyherald en thedailyherald-e6043a8412e6a4204b0de440593ee26f NaturalDisasters 20130709063100 http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/07/08/climate-change-global-warming-hurricanes/2498611/ The world could see as many as 20 more hurricanes each year because of climate change. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 22:29:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-c85a044bed7d07a3afb462598f3f1420 Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange 20130708222900 http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/astrotowers-swaying-above-raises-doubts-on-holiday-business-below/?partner=rss&emc=rss Some Luna Park attractions, the Wonder Wheel and many shops on the Coney Island Boardwalk remained closed on Wednesday as city officials considered the stability of a former ride. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-ae2d7a019a9731db9f5db96107d01ce5 NaturalDisasters 20130704170000 http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/astrotowers-swaying-above-raises-doubts-on-holiday-business-below/?partner=rss&emc=rss Some Luna Park attractions, the Wonder Wheel and many shops on the Coney Island Boardwalk remained closed on Wednesday as city officials considered the stability of a former ride. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 04:13:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-90c701febd8f4a730d2776b666b2a782 NaturalDisasters 20130704041300 http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/07/03/astrotowers-swaying-above-raises-doubts-on-holiday-business-below/?partner=rss&emc=rss Some Luna Park attractions, the Wonder Wheel and many shops on the Coney Island Boardwalk remained closed on Wednesday as city officials considered the stability of a former ride. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 01:10:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-339d6463e5cb6e9356869a74d6eb6f1d NaturalDisasters 20130704011000 http://reliefweb.int/report/sri-lanka/need-better-storm-warnings-sri-lanka Source: IRIN Country: Sri Lanka COLOMBO, 3 July 2013 (IRIN) - It has been nearly a month since Afthas Niflal almost lost his life at sea. The 22-year-old fisherman from the southern Sri Lankan town of Beruwala found himself caught up in 70km winds in the early morning of 8 June and was left clinging to his overturned boat before being rescued. Wed, 03 Jul 2013 13:10:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-cced75f8f6902ded40133b6065f9cfa3 UNbodies NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 6.477926 79.989449 20130703131000 http://reliefweb.int/report/el-salvador/preparing-atlantic-hurricane-season Source: Christian Aid Country: El Salvador We are working with communities to prepare for storms during the Atlantic hurricane season which can potentially threaten lives and cause serious material damage. Major hurricanes expected US climate scientists have predicted the Atlantic hurricane season,.... Tue, 02 Jul 2013 18:47:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-2587883227ce404b1b14eb743578e5b2 NaturalDisasters Echo 13.7014 -89.2002 20130702184700 http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/news-by-industry/et-cetera/worlds-worst-natural-disasters-in-the-past-100-years/articleshow/20834757.cms World's worst natural disasters in the past 100 yearsBy far the worst in recent memory, the December 26, 2004 tsunami was triggered by a 9-magnitude quake under the Indian Ocean, near Sumatra. Sat, 29 Jun 2013 23:33:00 +0200 economictimes en economictimes-812782453f159bb1500980848cd7c82c EuropeAid NaturalDisasters 20130629233300 http://www.lenouvelliste.com/article4.php?newsid=118870 Les jours fériés du carnaval des Fleurs sont fixés Selon une copie de l'arrêté présidentiel du 28 juin 2013, les jours fériés du carnaval des Fleurs, qui aura lieu les 28, 29 et 30 juillet en cours, sont fixés. D'après l'arrêté, la journée du lundi 29 juillet est fériée et chômée à partir de midi et.... Sun, 14 Jul 2013 23:02:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-ea8e4c7fa4f36d1772d0844ffc52856f NaturalDisasters Environment 20130714230200 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=118870 Les jours fériés du carnaval des Fleurs sont fixés Selon une copie de l'arrêté présidentiel du 28 juin 2013, les jours fériés du carnaval des Fleurs, qui aura lieu les 28, 29 et 30 juillet en cours, sont fixés. D'après l'arrêté, la journée du lundi 29 juillet est fériée et chômée à partir de midi et.... Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:32:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-b98dcf3420d8c768d0bf14415062528d NaturalDisasters Environment Conflict 20130710083200 http://www.alterpresse.org/spip.php?article14814 P-au-P, 05 juillet 2013[AlterPresse]--- 6 mille 653 familles sont affectées et des centaines de maisons endommagées suite aux inondations survenues en juin (14, 15 et 28) dans les départements de l’Artibonite (nord), du Nord-Ouest et du Centre (est), indique le dernier bulletin du Bureau de la coordination des affaires humanitaires (Ocha). Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:09:00 +0200 alterpresse fr alterpresse-7c857cc553db3f1b2e54db9e18e18c11 NaturalDisasters 19.3059469440709 -72.5599604688171 19.7957259946114 -73.0505002832353 20130705200900 http://www.francetvinfo.fr/monde/asie/video-la-nouvelle-caledonie-frappee-par-des-pluies-diluviennes_363306.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5blestitres%5d D'importants dégâts ont été relevés depuis le début de la semaine sur les routes et les cultures de l'archipel. Fri, 05 Jul 2013 09:16:00 +0200 france2 fr france2-d8037bfb71356cb88775dd4d645c1bbb NaturalDisasters 20130705091600 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/le-d%C3%A9partement-du-nord-ouest-face-%C3%A0-la-saison-cyclonique Source: UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti Country: Haiti A l’instar des autres contrées d’Haïti, le département du Nord-ouest redoute les cyclones qui ravagent tout sur leur passage. La période propice à ce phénomène naturel commence en juin. Aussi plusieurs actions sont-elles envisagées par les.... Fri, 05 Jul 2013 06:36:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-c22e036b85ee177702ed7408abc35d48 NaturalDisasters 19.7957259946114 -73.0505002832353 20130705063600 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/ha%C3%AFti-sous-la-menace-dune-crise-alimentaire Source: CARE Country: Haiti L'insécurité alimentaire menace 1,5 million d'Haïtiens. Les populations vulnérables doivent recevoir une assistance alimentaire et être soutenues pour renforcer leurs capacités de résilience. Un Haïtien sur dix n'a aujourd'hui pas accès à une alimentation nutritive adéquate. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:37:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-bb64bbec37ee76bd251c3cc6bdf5c40c NaturalDisasters InternalMarket 18.54299 -72.343102 20130627163700 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57593947/flood-lets-residents-fish-in-streets-in-one-china-city/ The remnants of a typhoon flooded a northeastern Chinese city, sending fish into a downtown intersection Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:58:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-2512638f2b0cb8947c8ad07185d5923a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130716185800 http://reliefweb.int/report/china/rains-continue-wreck-havoc-china Source: Xinhua Country: China BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains continued to wreck havoc in China on Monday, leaving more than 10 people dead or missing, authorities said. Typhoon Soulik, the seventh typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland this year, continued to bring heavy rains to most parts of southern Guangdong province Monday. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:54:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-2bb9ae6c9324f885228e9f281c6665d9 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130716065400 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/16/content_16780294.htm Heavy rains continued to wreck havoc in China on Monday, leaving more than 10 people dead or missing, authorities said. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:10:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-48a978d12b0399734fd5ea3b688df551 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130716011000 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-07/16/c_125012441.htm BEIJING, July 15 (Xinhua) -- Heavy rains continued to wreck havoc in China on Monday, leaving more than 10 people dead or missing, authorities said. Typhoon Soulik, the seventh typhoon to hit the Chinese mainland this year, continued to bring heavy rains to most parts of southern Guangdong province Monday. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 20:38:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-c806e3a6d0d903046b085b1bbed3ab6d NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130715203800 http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-07-12/rest-of-world/40535151_1_capital-taipei-typhoon-soulik-central-weather-bureau Packing winds of up to 209 kilometres an hour (130 miles), Soulik is expected to make landfall on the north-east coast on Saturday. Mon, 15 Jul 2013 14:06:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-5deb77bb683d540b869b246bc6f05a5f NaturalDisasters 20130715140600 http://thehimalayantimes.com/rssReference.php?headline=500‚000%20evacuated%20&NewsID=383733 BEIJING: Eastern China was Sunday bracing for torrential downpours from Typhoon Soulik which forced the evacuation of half a million people after killing two in Taiwan. Soulik lashed coastal Fujian province with winds of 118 kilometres per hour when it made landfall but had weakened to a tropical.... Sun, 14 Jul 2013 21:17:00 +0200 thehimalayantimes en thehimalayantimes-d0b9c29e371b8072cba483004c4459ad NaturalDisasters UNbodies 35.2086 110.727 20130714211700 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/15/content_16774814.htm Typhoon Soulik is weakening as it heads northwesterly inland, but some parts of China can still expect torrential rain and strong winds, forecasters said on Sunday. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 20:22:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-98336eade1203fba0cd6111982bf9d69 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 20130714202200 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/World-News/2013/07/14/Typhoon-Soulik-moves-inland-across-China/UPI-57201373813170/ BEIJNG, China, July 14 (UPI) -- China's Jiangxi Province was pounded by heavy rain and howling winds Sunday when Typhoon Soulik rolled inland, provincial officials said. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:23:00 +0200 upi en upi-a63c71e40096739213cc46d882fe808a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130714172300 http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20130714/local/press-digest.477835 The following are the top stories in the Maltese and overseas press. The Sunday Times of Malta reports that minister Chris Cardona intervened in the outcome of a call for tenders for legal services, leading to the resignation of Emmanuel Ellul, head of the Privatisation Unit. Sun, 14 Jul 2013 08:14:00 +0200 timesofmalta en timesofmalta-d3cdf3b5d15032070ca4a689961c877a Conflict NaturalDisasters 35.9042 14.5189 20130714081400 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/07/14/383704/Land-warning.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - According to the Central Weather Bureau (CWB), Typhoon Soulik weakened yesterday noon as it veered northwest from Hsinchu, bringing in heavy rain to the Hsinchu and Miaoli areas. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 21:48:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-4221cf53e9dd88a78f3d3057ad076282 NaturalDisasters 20130713214800 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/07/201371302512555.html About 300,000 moved from their homes in southeastern China as Typhoon Soulik hits mainland after battering Taiwan. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 17:46:00 +0200 aljazeera-en en aljazeera-en-5a1acfcbff50fa85bb85f057a3b8652d NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130713174600 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/one-dead-31-injured-as/743134.html Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 09:42:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-6bafd82a6ee2dc3b7c670850d6f20f0b NaturalDisasters 20130713094200 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/90417-one-dead-31-injured-as-typhoon-soulik-hits-taiwan Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured. As daylight dawned, some areas were submerged by flood waters, roofs were ripped from homes, and debris and fallen trees littered the streets. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 08:00:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-c00b1e7985b09b598acf598b4eed82ac NaturalDisasters 20130713080000 http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/global-filipino/world/07/13/13/1-dead-31-injured-typhoon-soulik-hits-taiwan TAIPEI - Typhoon Soulik battered Taiwan with torrential rain and powerful winds on Saturday that left one person dead and at least 30 people injured. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:37:00 +0200 abs-cbnnews en abs-cbnnews-867693a16397469acd7da4ed721b16c2 NaturalDisasters 20130713073700 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/07/13/383638/Roads-closed.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - The Directorate General of Highways (DGH) closed seven national highways yesterday in response to Typhoon Soulik, with concerns about potential heavy rainfall, while tourists were evacuate from Alishan. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:19:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-e6385efaac0ec153656275f22108c540 NaturalDisasters 20130713071900 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/07/13/383641/Arriving-Typhoon.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - Several international and domestic flights operated by local airlines have been either canceled or rescheduled due to Typhoon Soulik, which is bearing down on Taiwan, the carriers said yesterday. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 07:19:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-4280f64197610a76fd92478132aa5069 NaturalDisasters 20130713071900 http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/1788614/One-dead-as-Typhoon-Soulik-hits-Taiwan Thousands have been evacuated and Taiwan declares an "alert zone" in anticipation of Soulik, which made landfall in the early hours of Saturday morning. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 06:11:00 +0200 sbs en sbs-7a2659d99ff07d66aad6411a8c1784c0 NaturalDisasters 20130713061100 http://reliefweb.int/report/china-taiwan-province/thousands-evacuated-typhoon-soulik-nears-taiwan Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province 07/12/2013 20:15 GMT by Benjamin Yeh TAIPEI, July 12, 2013 (AFP) - Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, pounding the country with powerful winds and heavy rain. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:44:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-38621ee38f97c3ea0724cb7bab4bc36b NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130713044400 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/video/2013-07/13/c_132537742.htm BEIJING, July 13 (Xinhuanet) -- China’s largest fast-rescue vessel, the Donghai Rescue 101, has been deployed off the southern coast of Zhejiang province. The boat’s crew is on alert to carry out search and rescue operations as Typhoon Soulik approaches. The Donghai 101, along with six other rescue boats, has been on patrol for 20 hours. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:38:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-d288ba0d46e0390bcfe3cbf9db8ff927 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130713043800 http://www.aljazeera.com/news/asia-pacific/2013/07/201371302512555.html At least one person has been killed and thousands more have been moved from their homes as Typhoon Soulik hits Taiwan. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 04:08:00 +0200 aljazeera-en en aljazeera-en-a39e98b17735441d9f0d79b4772d7709 NaturalDisasters 20130713040800 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/317297/news/world/one-dead-thousands-evacuated-as-typhoon-soulik-hits-taiwan TAIPEI Taiwan - Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, killing one person and injuring seven. "I saw TV reporting that the typhoon may bring in up to one metre of rainfall. Sat, 13 Jul 2013 01:14:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-6622d4bc41597557525b37f16d099440 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130713011400 http://www.arabnews.com/node/457866 Sat, 2013-07-13 00:34 TAIPEI: Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan yesterday as it prepared for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, expected to pound the island with powerful... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:59:00 +0200 arabnews en arabnews-441da30eda93d4a7d05a8b17bae59239 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712235900 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/thousands-evacuated-as-typhoon-soulik-hits/story-e6frfkui-1226678788084 MORE than 8000 people have been moved from homes, many from southern areas prone to landslides in the pounding wind and rain. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 23:37:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-19afee94704a18c88c262403451eb7f1 NaturalDisasters 20130712233700 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/typhoon-soulik-hits/742960.html Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik made landfall early Saturday morning, pounding the country with powerful winds and heavy rain. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:48:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-7a8457ee9d651001ff10ff31c588a628 NaturalDisasters 20130712224800 http://reliefweb.int/report/china-taiwan-province/hundreds-evacuated-typhoon-soulik-nears-taiwan Source: Agence France-Presse Country: China - Taiwan Province 07/12/2013 11:41 GMT by Benjamin Yeh TAIPEI, July 12, 2013 (AFP) - Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik edged nearer Friday, expected to pound the country with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:06:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-c37c65133d5ed88101034e58772ac7e8 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712160600 http://www.trust.org/item/20130712122655-xu2o8 MANILA (Thomson Reuters Foundation) In Manila, one of the world's densest cities with a population of 12 million people, climate change and poverty are a potent brew. As storms intensify and trigger catastrophic floods in the Philippine capital, the government is under pressure to improve drainage.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 16:03:00 +0200 trust en trust-e4443a4bc1eb3ca6fd53f7b93901e862 Environment ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 20130712160300 http://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/world/thousands-evacuated-as-typhoon-nears/story-e6frfkui-1226678710574 THOUSANDS of people have been evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik edges nearer. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:15:00 +0200 news_com_au en news_com_au-2b7cb426d93229cf8330eac01573039e NaturalDisasters 20130712151500 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/thousands-evacuated-as/742582.html Thousands of people were evacuated in Taiwan and the entire island declared an "alert zone" as Typhoon Soulik edged nearer on Friday, expected to pound the country with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 14:58:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-cc5d161b2d4ce51e0ef5fea5b4cb0f8c NaturalDisasters 20130712145800 http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-19855.aspx More than 8,000 people have been moved from their homes, many from southern areas prone to landslides, according to the Central Emergency Operation Centre. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:59:00 +0200 timesofoman en timesofoman-24a9a8c26b637cacb0bc1f86c32bae94 NaturalDisasters 20130712135900 http://www.gulf-times.com/China/249/details/359132/28-killed-as-China-is-hit-by-rain-and-landslides Heavy rain across China has left at least 28 people dead and 66 missing, officials reported yesterday, after landslides crushed homes, bridges collapsed, and dozens of villages were cut off. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:44:00 +0200 gulf-times en gulf-times-57dc5903dd776424b44d14f7fac23382 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130712134400 http://www.geo.tv/GeoDetail.aspx?ID=109050 TAIPEI: Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan Friday as it prepared Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:04:00 +0200 geo-tv en geo-tv-a4916018be6369b366f81aee90774fea NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712130400 http://www.asiaone.com/News/AsiaOne%2BNews/Asia/Story/A1Story20130712-436809.html TAIPEI - Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan Friday as it prepared for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. Offices and schools closed in Taipei and eight other cities with.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:26:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-7e415fbfbcb7c2e4215db27f6af54889 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712122600 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asiapacific/hundreds-evacuated-as/742378.html Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan Friday as it prepared for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 12:14:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-81b9028c5614757ccb881396139d1471 NaturalDisasters 20130712121400 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/rest-of-world/Hundreds-evacuated-as-Typhoon-Soulik-nears-Taiwan/articleshow/21035895.cms Packing winds of up to 209 kilometres an hour (130 miles), Soulik is expected to make landfall on the north-east coast on Saturday. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:41:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-5794da851d863c56e6d7e3ae02e11f86 NaturalDisasters 20130712114100 http://www.thefrontierpost.com/article/26323/ AFP_TAIPEI: Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan Friday as it prepared for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. Offices and schools closed in Taipei and eight other cities with.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:34:00 +0200 TheFrontierPost-en en TheFrontierPost-en-d0a9dba9afd096c3eadcb58334d3a2dc NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712113400 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/317212/news/world/hundreds-evacuated-as-typhoon-soulik-nears-taiwan Tags: Taiwan TAIPEI - Hundreds of villagers were evacuated and schools and businesses shut down in Taiwan Friday as it prepared for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, expected to pound the island with powerful winds and heavy rain over the weekend. The bureau downgraded Soulik from a super typhoon to a.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:18:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-722d4aeb96ae357e38b00a4d80f34f92 NaturalDisasters 25.035089 121.506699 20130712111800 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23253049#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa Taiwan prepares for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, as schools close and soldiers are placed on stand-by for emergency evacuations. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:59:00 +0200 bbc-news en bbc-news-ab879850be9139e321903cb79383608a NaturalDisasters 20130712065900 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-23253049#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa Taiwan prepares for the arrival of Typhoon Soulik, as schools close and soldiers are placed on stand-by for emergency evacuations. Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:58:00 +0200 bbc en bbc-ab879850be9139e321903cb79383608a NaturalDisasters 20130712065800 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=38670 Flights between Hong Kong and Taiwan face disruption tonight and tomorrow as typhoon Soulik approaches the island. The Airport Authority has advised ... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:56:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-955522e24b349288302f17667017b8d0 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130712065600 http://www.todayonline.com/chinaindia/china/least-31-dead-western-china-floods BEIJING - Floodwaters surging through the Himalayan foothills in western China have swept bridges, houses and hillsides into roiling brown rivers, leaving at least 31 people dead and 166 missing yesterday, as heavy rains lashed many parts of the... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 00:50:00 +0200 todayonline en todayonline-b35f15ca13671f91e7216e9c5ce53b4a NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130712005000 http://7thspace.com/headlines/440839/lcq1_arrangements_for_overlength_fishing_vessels_to_be_anchored_at_typhoon_shelters.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a question by the Hon Steven Ho and a reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, in the Legislative Council today (July 10): Question: The Merchant Shipping (Local Vessels) (Typhoon Shelters) Regulation prescribes different.... Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:28:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-43744231538c8b13b69f13b1a2e0dd80 NaturalDisasters Fisheries Environment 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130710102800 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/ashes-2013-top-10-england-2035767 With the 67th series ready to take place, we run down the 10 best Ashes moments since 1882 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:38:00 +0200 sundaymirror en sundaymirror-03e1bb8499536764f52db2d7fafcbb2d NaturalDisasters 52.6001223763217 -1.4669522715359 20130708093800 http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/cricket/ashes-2013-top-10-england-2035767 With the 67th series ready to take place, we run down the 10 best Ashes moments since 1882 Mon, 08 Jul 2013 09:12:00 +0200 themirror en themirror-03e1bb8499536764f52db2d7fafcbb2d NaturalDisasters 52.6001223763217 -1.4669522715359 20130708091200 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-typhoon-bopha-emergency-appeal-n%C2%B0-mdrph011-4-july-2013 Source: IFRC Country: Philippines Period covered by this operations update: 5 December 2012 to 15 June 2013 Appeal target (current): CHF 16,267,217 Appeal coverage: The appeal is 45 per cent covered. Donations are urgently needed to enable Philippine Red Cross to meet the immediate needs of the most vulnerable typhoon-affected families. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:54:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-fe769ac228da53b5543fef55e3165a1a Echo ECnews CivilProtection NaturalDisasters EU-Asia PolicyExternalRelations PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 20130704155400 http://www.airforce-technology.com/news/newstyphoon-demonstrates-air-to-surface-capability-paveway-iv-testing BAE Systems has successfully conducted test-firing of the Paveway IV precision-guided bomb from Eurofighter Typhoon multi-role combat aircraft at an undisclosed location. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0200 airforcetechnology en airforcetechnology-e1b04c24b9996438dcdd3302c448843b NaturalDisasters 20130704150000 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/03/content_16711238.htm Rumbia, the sixth tropical storm to hit China this year, is moving northwest after landing in south China Tuesday morning, bringing gales and storms to regions along its path. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:12:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-a8aa0f73a0bf177b4c676283c6482c83 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130702201200 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/02/content_16710734.htm Tropical storms hit China about a week earlier than usual this year, Wang Zhihua, deputy director of the disaster relief and public service, said at a news conference. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:36:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-9f8a3fbd4efe9c07c41797a6637b21bb NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130702163600 http://manilastandardtoday.com/2013/07/02/7-drown-8-survive-sea-mishap/ At least six children from one to eight years of age and a 72-year-old woman drowned when a motorized boat with 15 passengers capsized during the weekend in the rough seas off Malangabang Island in Concepcion, Iloilo as Typhoon Gorio lashed Visayas and Luzon, police and Coast Guard officials said on Monday. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0200 manilastandardtoday en manilastandardtoday-57048aa6cd95f49061d4118e71b04a6f NaturalDisasters 10.69688 122.570602 20130701183000 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/06/26/palace-check-nias-explanation-failure-meet-targets-289342 MALACAÑANG will verify the excuses cited by National Irrigation Administration head Antonio Nangel why his agency failed to meet its targets of irrigating new lands for the past two years. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the Palace also learned of.... Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:27:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-ed32333d732eff5d769bd26595c35595 NaturalDisasters 20130626122700 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=PNoy-scores-irrigation-body&id=72401 PRESIDENT Benigno S. C. Aquino III expressed disappointment over the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) failure to reach development targets at the agency’s 50th anniversary celebration yesterday. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:19:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-ab92726f1be66548463b39af15873453 NaturalDisasters 20130625191900 http://bulatlat.com/main/2013/06/25/after-pablo-comval-still-far-from-recovery/ “Siguro nasa 20 percent pa tayo (ng recovery), malaki pa masyado (ang hahabulin) lalo na sa agriculture.” — Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today COMPOSTELA, Compostela Valley, Philippines — More than six months after typhoon Pablo struck the province of.... Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:13:00 +0200 bulatlat en bulatlat-63849d4570e6e4abc7ce6845c88429fb NaturalDisasters 7.08008 125.614 20130625131300 http://fr.euronews.com/2013/07/13/le-typhon-soulik-deferle-sur-la-chine/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20euronews/fr/news%20%28euronews%20-%20news%20-%20fr%29 Des vagues de six à huit mètres de haut, des vents de 119 km/h : le typhon Soulik a déferlé ce samedi sur les côtes chinoises du Zhejiang et du... Source : Euronews - Articles similaires Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:41:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-3c3f5cbebee1d3ac024874efbae7807b NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130713184100 http://fr.euronews.com/2013/07/13/le-typhon-soulik-deferle-sur-la-chine/ Des vagues de six à huit mètres de haut, des vents de 119 km/h : le typhon Soulik a déferlé ce samedi sur les côtes chinoises du Zhejiang et du… Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:02:00 +0200 euronews-fr fr euronews-fr-08c805558dc1d70d08e4bc0f157a394f NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130713180200 http://blogs.rue89.com/amerique-dans-la-peau/2013/07/23/de-katrina-trayvon-martin-lillusion-postraciale-de-lamerique-230842 Comme si tout allait bien. Comme si son élection avait réglé une fois pour toutes la question raciale, Barack Obama n’a quasiment pas prononcé un mot sur le racisme aux Etats-Unis depuis son élection de novembre 2008. Comme si cet événement avait enterré pour toujours ce vieux démon américain. Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:46:00 +0200 rue89 fr rue89-c09d8b7109cf4fe8b65534dd290f4f4f NaturalDisasters 20130723174600 http://www.lactualite.com/societe/7-cles-pour-comprendre-la-solidarite-apres-une-tragedie/ Le sociologue américain James Hawdon s'intéresse aux bienfaits de l’entraide et de la cohésion qui émergent dans la foulée d’un désastre (la tragédie ferroviaire de Lac-Mégantic, par exemple)... mais aussi à leurs côtés un peu plus sombres. Cet article 7 clés pour comprendre la solidarité après une tragédie est apparu en premier sur L'actualité . Tue, 23 Jul 2013 17:12:00 +0200 lactualite fr lactualite-feeb8c263000364f61fa90929e39dbc8 MaritimeSafetyWorld ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters Conflict 20130723171200 http://www.cameroon-info.net/stories/0,48004,%40,chan-2013-les-lions-a-attendent-le-gabon.html Ce samedi au stade Omnisports de Yaoundé, la sélection nationale A' du Cameroun affronte celle du Gabon. Le match compte pour le dernier tour des éliminatoires du Championnat d'Afrique des nations (CHAN), destiné aux joueurs locaux. L'accès au stade sera gratuit, d'après une annonce faite par la Fécafoot. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 21:23:00 +0200 cameroon-info fr cameroon-info-9b26ba5ebb4fdbd385539ce81aee64af NaturalDisasters 5.69729216494354 12.742934779333 0.390841 9.45364 20130704212300 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=118532 Le Nouvelliste (LN): Comment la coopération mexicaine avec Haïti se porte-t-elle? Marco Antonio Fraire Bustillos (MAFB): La coopération mexicaine avec Haïti n'a pas commencé après le séisme de 2010. Elle a été une pratique récurrente du Mexique dans ses relations avec Haïti. Sat, 29 Jun 2013 09:19:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-8aa60f05ad38379f80fff694aaa44a18 NaturalDisasters 19.42705 -99.127571 18.54299 -72.343102 20130629091900 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=118353 Lorsqu'on évoque Haïti, on pense, à juste titre, aux tempêtes tropicales, aux ouragans qui, avec leurs fortes pluies et leurs vents dévastateurs, défraient régulièrement la chronique. Qui associe l'île tropicale aux sécheresses prolongées ? Pourtant Haïti, et en particulier les zones du Nord-Ouest.... Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:49:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-d508078b48278d84cb1fae740185559f RuralDevelopment NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid PolicyAgriculture 19.7957259946114 -73.0505002832353 20130628064900 http://television.telerama.fr/television/medias-dopage-et-tour-de-france-le-maillot-jaune-de-l-hypocrisie,99115.php Le Tour de France va fêter sa centième édition. L'Equipe et France Télévisions, suspectés de connivence avec ASO, l'organisateur, vendent avant tout un spectacle. Quitte à reléguer l'information en queue de peloton. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:33:00 +0200 telerama fr telerama-c1936487d2b34d12c51407a7b078fb0d NaturalDisasters 20130625203300 http://www.liberation.fr/monde/2013/06/25/obama-se-donne-deux-ans-pour-reglementer-les-emissions-de-co2_913535?xtor=rss-450 Le président américain Barack Obama va proposer mardi un vaste plan de lutte contre le réchauffement climatique prévoyant notamment de réglementer les émissions de CO2 des centrales électriques au charbon, principale source de pollution carbonique, selon des hauts responsables de la Maison Blanche. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:31:00 +0200 Liberation fr Liberation-e7725bc4fc266f890eded03adf15468f Environment AlternativeEnergy NaturalDisasters ClimateChange 20130625113100 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/07/24/us-storm-sandy-gas-idUSBRE96N13X20130724?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews NEW YORK (Reuters) - The biggest fines to date for gas price gouging after Superstorm Sandy have been imposed on a gasoline wholesaler in New Paltz, New York and a gas station on New York's Long Island, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:29:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-5ef80b1b64f382d4ebe569c2ab6c19bf NaturalDisasters 41.755163 -74.087349 40.6222 -73.9878 20130724212900 http://news.yahoo.com/biggest-fines-gouging-sandy-imposed-ny-fuel-sellers-190534700.html By Noreen O'Donnell NEW YORK (Reuters) - The biggest fines to date for gas price gouging after Superstorm Sandy have been imposed on a gasoline wholesaler in New Paltz, New York and a gas station on New York's Long Island, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced on Wednesday. Wholesaler, CPD Energy Corp. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 21:22:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-ad9fdc966214a10b45cd3fd9240aed52 NaturalDisasters 41.755163 -74.087349 40.6222 -73.9878 20130724212200 http://news.yahoo.com/nasa-drones-watch-hurricanes-birth-130657136.html Starting next month, NASA will remotely pilot two high-flying aircraft into the Atlantic Ocean's hurricane nursery to track tropical cyclones from birth. Wed, 24 Jul 2013 15:46:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-a54a5d0b60f271af01ffa0343a2901a1 NaturalDisasters 20130724154600 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/usvi-st-thomas-news/item/55171-senator-myron-d-jackson-joins-in-prayer-for-hurricane-supplication-day The day is commemorated on the fourth Monday in July to offer prayers for protection throughout the hurricane season, which officially begins on June 1 and ends on November 30 every year. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA), there is a 70 percent chance that.... Tue, 23 Jul 2013 19:49:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-4ddda32ba703d6842e086aeceb3bc1e3 NaturalDisasters 32.3186 -90.2033 20130723194900 http://www.marinelink.com/news/exceptional-bravery356837.aspx The 2013 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two rescue swimmers from the United States of America, for saving the lives of 14 crew members from the tall ship HMS Bounty, Tue, 23 Jul 2013 05:41:00 +0200 marinelink en marinelink-94ff814341aa7c46a2615f36877192ce MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130723054100 http://worldmaritimenews.com/archives/89460/imo-announced-winners-of-2013-award-for-exceptional-bravery-at-sea/ The 2013 IMO Award for Exceptional Bravery at Sea will be awarded to two rescue swimmers from the United States of America, for saving the lives of 14 crew members from the tall ship HMS Bounty, and, posthumously, to a seafarer from China who died trying to save the life of a ferry passenger. The [.. Mon, 22 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200 worldmaritimenews en worldmaritimenews-bea33b85e180f69118f9e4ddcaad5b08 MaritimeSafetyWorld NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 35.2086 110.727 20130722121500 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Disaster-plan-in-place-for-nation-s-homeless_14705578 THE Board of Supervision (BOS) says it has boosted its disaster preparedness plans, aimed at improving the care and protection of the nation's homeless for the hurricane season. Fri, 19 Jul 2013 10:17:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-8ee14712f62094dfe84620574c3e7559 NaturalDisasters 20130719101700 http://www.marinelink.com/news/disasters-prepares-for356752.aspx Mobile HQ can operate from any location in emergency situations. In the case of a hurricane or any other natural or man-made disaster Georgia Ports Authority’s Thu, 18 Jul 2013 23:08:00 +0200 marinelink en marinelink-5ff407b14e8f5c7f701512f5382db1fd NaturalDisasters Echo 41.7218 44.7831 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130718230800 http://www.marinelink.com/news/disasters-prepares-for356752.aspx Mobile HQ can operate from any location in emergency situations. In the case of a hurricane or any other natural or man-made disaster Georgia Ports Authority’s Thu, 18 Jul 2013 22:51:00 +0200 maritimereporter en maritimereporter-5ff407b14e8f5c7f701512f5382db1fd NaturalDisasters Echo 41.7218 44.7831 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130718225100 http://www.jis.gov.jm/opm-news/34587-board-of-supervision-rolls-out-disaster-preparedness-plan The Board of Supervision (BOS), an agency of the Ministry of Local and Community Development, has boosted its disaster preparedness plans, aimed at improving the care and protection of the nation’s homeless for the hurricane season. Homelessness Co-ordinator at the BOS, Damion Campbell, tells JIS.... Thu, 18 Jul 2013 17:35:00 +0200 jis en jis-10d997c97cdf47a8db17c3e275b159d9 NaturalDisasters Echo 20130718173500 http://article.wn.com/view/2013/07/18/Sunshine_Coast_Twin_Waters_Apartments/ ) 15 Jul 13 Don't miss this opportunity to meet acclaimed author at 6.30pm on Tuesday 30 July at 's . In partnership with The Bookshop Caloundra you will have the chance to talk to Steve about his latest book, Combustion , and even get your copy personally signed. If you enjoy. Thu, 18 Jul 2013 02:49:00 +0200 palestinewater en palestinewater-8be36affc135e72d5f57162a6dd7adcf NaturalDisasters 20130718024900 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/07/17/world/magician-conjures-up-disaster-plan-for-rabbit/ This summer, Marty the Magician got a letter from the U.S. government. It began with six ominous words: "Dear Members of Our Regulated Community . ... Wed, 17 Jul 2013 15:35:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-3b10e1243fa029b8982fc5fe0e97c2ee AirTransport NaturalDisasters 20130717153500 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/490963/20130717/will-hurricane-sandy-happen-again-hurricane-sandy-hurricane-sandy-facts-hurricane-sandy-nasa-hurrica.htm According to a new study released by NASA, Hurricane Sandy's storm trajectory created a 1-in-700-year storm. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 18:08:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-453cca4b95f45ac0a4e3d767e88c2954 NaturalDisasters 20130716180800 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/490963/20130716/will-hurricane-sandy-happen-again-hurricane-sandy-hurricane-sandy-facts-hurricane-sandy-nasa-hurrica.htm According to a new study released by NASA, Hurricane Sandy's storm trajectory created a 1-in-700-year storm. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 17:53:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-43108875d4a0738470b98cd7a96a4be9 NaturalDisasters 20130716175300 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/caribbean-launches-new-tool-deal-climate-change Source: Inter Press Service Country: Dominica, World By Peter Richards CASTRIES, St. Lucia, Jul 15 2013 (IPS) - If the studies conducted by the International Code Council (ICC) are true, then by 2025, Caribbean countries will witness a significant increase in Category 4 and 5 hurricanes from the present level of 1. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 06:54:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-386f80bfa2b9961345e0537276b6e2c0 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 15.2987 -61.3943 20130716065400 http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/07/caribbean-launches-new-tool-to-deal-with-climate-change/ If the studies conducted by the International Code Council (ICC) are true, then by 2025, Caribbean countries will witness a significant increase in Category 4 and 5 hurricanes from the present level of 1.4 annually to four. And if the studies by the ICC – which focuses on safe building designs – are not frightening [. Tue, 16 Jul 2013 01:19:00 +0200 ipsnews en ipsnews-2c24071fc40aa8e67419a46ec1bcee30 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 56.468752 24.189406 20130716011900 http://www.guardian.co.uk/education/2013/jul/15/us-charter-school-answerable-community A new study shows charter schools in the US have improved the achievement of poorer students. It doesn't mean free schools will do the same in England, says Laura McInerney If I told you that a 20-year experiment had improved the reading and maths abilities of the US's poorest students, would you.... Mon, 15 Jul 2013 21:05:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-9e98cdc92ce71f58eb8a2292a9894f7c NaturalDisasters 52.6001223763217 -1.4669522715359 20130715210500 http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/rising-to-the-city-challenge/ THE CITY OF BRIDGETOWN, given its dense and old housing stock, poor drainage, close proximity to the coastline and heavy traffic, poses greater risk of displacement of residents in the event of a natural disaster. Therefore, chairman of the Bridgetown District Emergency Organization (DEO), Samuel.... Mon, 15 Jul 2013 07:23:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-4864c6e2fb98e237f7df2bc4de1595eb NaturalDisasters Echo 13.0935 -59.6105 51.4879 -0.177998 20130715072300 http://www.ipsnews.net/2013/07/mexicos-cities-not-ready-for-climate-change/ Towns on Mexico’s Caribbean coast are behind schedule on the design and implementation of plans to face the challenges of climate change, in spite of the urgency of measures to reduce vulnerability. The country’s 2012 General Law on Climate Change requires state and municipal governments to.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 22:20:00 +0200 ipsnews en ipsnews-1ce96f1bbb3f8441cf88ecb15506cc53 ClimateAction Environment Ecology ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130712222000 http://theanguillian.com/2013/07/hms-lancaster-completes-visit-to-anguilla/ The Royal Navy’s type 23 Frigate, HMS Lancaster, has left the island of Anguilla after a successful visit to the British Overseas Territory. Anguilla was the fifth Territory visited... Read more » Fri, 12 Jul 2013 15:13:00 +0200 anguillian en anguillian-183e861accffbf25b5de34434a14237c NaturalDisasters Echo 18.224902 -63.066869 20130712151300 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/tropical-storm-chantal-tests-hurricane-preparedness-haiti-highlights-need-end Source: International Organization for Migration Country: Haiti Tropical Storm Chantal, now dissipated, provided the Government of Haiti, IOM and partners the opportunity to test life-saving preparations for the upcoming Caribbean hurricane season. On Tuesday (9/7), the day before the storm was.... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 11:33:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-edf2da33fff65d139258466f779b8fd0 NaturalDisasters Echo 18.54299 -72.343102 20130712113300 http://www.iom.int/cms/render/live/en/sites/iom/home/news-and-views/press-briefing-notes/pbn-2013/pbn-listing/tropical-storm-chantal-tests-hur.html Haiti - Tropical Storm Chantal, now dissipated, provided the Government of Haiti, IOM and partners the opportunity to test life-saving preparations for the upcoming Caribbean hurricane season. On Tuesday... Fri, 12 Jul 2013 09:54:00 +0200 iom en iom-760a1f32b96b8fea0a0f1581e29d0da4 NaturalDisasters Echo 18.54299 -72.343102 20130712095400 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/sint-maarten-news GREAT BAY (DCOMM) -- Collective Prevention Services (CPS) that falls under the Ministry of Public Health, Social Development and Labour, is appealing to day-care centers, summer camps and play schools to increase measures to prevent an outbreak of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD). Fri, 12 Jul 2013 03:37:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-7dd86e5631b14b4d93be0ff7f687f93a CommunicableDiseases PublicHealth NaturalDisasters 20130712033700 http://www.nieuwsbank.nl/en/2013/07/11/T058.htm [ Donderdag 11 juli 2013 | HHS ] FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: HHS Press Office July 11, 2013 202-690-6343 States prepare for seamless exchange of health records after disasters Ten state HIE programs have established infrastructure for secure exchange of health information As part of an effort to Thu, 11 Jul 2013 20:47:00 +0200 nieuwsbank en nieuwsbank-9f166dd3bb4482425f1e9856c2b155ee NaturalDisasters 20130711204700 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2013-07/27375707-comed-leads-its-first-ever-statewide-emergency-drill-008.htm CHICAGO, July 11, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --In the face of increasingly severe and damaging weather across the country, ComEd today is gathering more than 30 state, county, municipal and private entitie... Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:07:00 +0200 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-4b309331d6b642bbe5dd1b47a4bb98ce Echo NaturalDisasters 41.8265 -87.6413 20130711170700 http://www.weather.com/news/heavy-rain-causes-flash-flooding-across-toronto-20130708 TORONTO — A severe thunderstorm caused flash flooding in Toronto, cutting power to at least 300,000 in Canada's largest city, shutting down subways, forcing some people to cling to trees and leaving about 1,400 passengers stranded for hours on a commuter train filled with gushing water. Thu, 11 Jul 2013 01:03:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-cb0da52b1ebe0bd0829ef9c6f5712b74 NaturalDisasters 45.3742 -75.6507 20130711010300 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/10/poll-do-you-think-florida-will-be-hit-major-hurric/?partner=RSS Pull out your crystal ball and let us know if a major hurricane will strike Florida this hurricane season. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 23:50:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-8a680b8628489e8b7812cbf60981c965 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130710235000 http://www.examiner.com/article/ts-chantal-undergoes-significant-weakening-on-path-toward-hispaniola The National Hurricane Center (NHC) reported early Wednesday (July 10) that Chantal was located 155 miles south southwest of Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic with sustained winds down to 45 mph. It was continuing to race off to the west northwest at 29 mph, according to the 8 a.m. EDT/7 a.m. CDT advisory. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 17:07:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-1e506954abed6146c942b78766242af1 NaturalDisasters 15.2987 -61.3943 18.5672806275142 -69.851781331852 20130710170700 http://www.iol.co.za/news/world/toronto-mops-up-after-heavy-rainstorm-1.1544730 Toronto-area residents mopped up after flash floods forced the shutdown of subways and cut power to 300 000 in Canada's largest city. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:07:00 +0200 iol en iol-0b027b11bef756a19963c3de1e4d59be NaturalDisasters 43.7208 -79.4126 20130710120700 http://www.ibtimes.com/hurricane-season-travel-tips-when-vacation-how-prepare-701832 The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season got off to a lively beginning well before its official start date on June 1 with tropical storms Alberto and Beryl, both in mid-May. The traditional season lasts until Nov. 30 and peaks from late July to early October. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:04:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-734a1217fea6624951c6a87f5d5a0edc NaturalDisasters 37.894909 -113.655502 37.176689 -113.2855 20130710100400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2359220/Tropical-Storm-Chantal-threaten-Florida-weekend-Caribbean-braces-arrival-hurricane-season.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 The storm is expected to threatened the coast of Florida by this weekend, bringing high surf and strong rip currents to most of the east coast of the state. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 08:53:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-975f9109c4e147b91581a800630af152 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130710085300 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/toronto-mops-up-after-record-breaking-storm-1.316541?localLinksEnabled=false TORONTO: Toronto-area residents mopped up Tuesday after a record-breaking storm and driving wind caused flash floods which set cars afloat, stranded rail commuters and caused widespread power outages in Canada’s largest city. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:00 +0200 nst en nst-f34e35de888824ef2d1ed0d05e66e68c NaturalDisasters 43.7208 -79.4126 20130710072600 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/toronto-mops-record-breaking-storm-19623518 Toronto cleans up after record-breaking storm caused outages, stranded commuters Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:51:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-c4b991e74c2b653a9e9401c219a52f9a NaturalDisasters 20130710065100 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ts-chantal-targets-dominican-republic-haiti-19621712 Tropical Storm Chantal threatened to turn into a hurricane while it churned toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti as authorities there and in Puerto Rico warned of possible landslides and heavy flooding. The storm was located about 215 miles (345 kilometers) south of San Juan, Puerto Rico around 11 p. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 06:51:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-a48aa813be2756516eabeecc185b0835 NaturalDisasters 18.806841 -71.229073 18.54299 -72.343102 18.3988 -66.0685 15.2987 -61.3943 20130710065100 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57592937/tropical-storm-chantal-targets-dominican-republic-haiti/ Hurricane watch has been issued for the Dominican Republic's southern coast, with the storm expected to be near or over the country by Wednesday Wed, 10 Jul 2013 05:28:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-460f61c4493b30911a4b1362fb72b0b8 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 20130710052800 http://www.barbadosadvocate.com/newsitem.asp?more=columnists&NewsID=31469 7/10/2013 By Janelle Riley-Thornhill There is a saying that it is better to be safe than sorry. Yet on Monday, far too many Barbadians seemed not to subscribe to this belief. I am referring to the fact that there are still far too many persons who do not take the warnings from the officials about the hurricane season as serious as they should. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 02:36:00 +0200 barbadosadvocate en barbadosadvocate-2ccd240c2b68630597d95a280ecd9827 NaturalDisasters 20130710023600 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-23236921#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa About 50,000 people are still without power a day after a heavy rainstorm in Toronto flooded parts of Canada's largest city. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:58:00 +0200 bbc-news en bbc-news-50c216a6d3bf26434918c1a2c92a8812 NaturalDisasters 45.3742 -75.6507 20130710015800 http://www.sanluisobispo.com/2013/07/09/2577250/ts-chantal-targets-dominican-republic.html SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico Tropical Storm Chantal threatened to turn into a hurricane while it churned toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti as authorities there and in Puerto Rico warned of possible landslides and heavy flooding. The storm was located about 270 miles (440 kilometers) southeast of Puerto Rico around 5 p. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 01:53:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-f133d00e234c1960fba6905d796460ed NaturalDisasters 18.806841 -71.229073 18.54299 -72.343102 18.3988 -66.0685 15.2987 -61.3943 20130710015300 http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/07/09/tropical-storm-chantal-heading-to-lesser-antilles/2501133/ Tropical Storm Chantal threatened to turn into a hurricane while it sped toward Hispaniola. Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:04:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-afb683b212352a9e7c6e67aba5e5e2df NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130710000400 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/07/09/4785789/tropical-storm-chantal-heading.html#storylink=rss Tropical Storm Chantal threatened to turn into a hurricane while it churned toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti as authorities there and in Puerto Rico warned of possible landslides and Click to Continue Wed, 10 Jul 2013 00:00:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-f133d00e234c1960fba6905d796460ed NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 18.3988 -66.0685 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 20130710000000 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/ts-chantal-targets-dominican-republic-haiti-19621712 Tropical Storm Chantal threatened to turn into a hurricane while it churned toward the Dominican Republic and Haiti as authorities there and in Puerto Rico warned of possible landslides and heavy flooding. The storm was located about 270 miles (440 kilometers) southeast of Puerto Rico around 5 p.m. EDT Tuesday, according to the U. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:45:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-8ac37eb402792edfce2e36d21ae03553 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 18.3988 -66.0685 15.2987 -61.3943 18.4893 -69.8993 20130709234500 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/07/09/toronto-rain-flooding-power-ttc.html?cmp=rss Utility crews scrambling to restore power to tens of thousands of Toronto residents after last night's record-breaking storm were dealt a big setback this afternoon when a supply problem led to 50,000 more customers losing their power. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:16:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-60a44180576193125c177ccec6be493b NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyEurope 20130709231600 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/mid-year-review-humanitarian-action-plan-haiti-2013 Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Haiti 1. SUMMARY Significant progress has been made to respond to the devastating 2010 earthquake, floods and cholera. According to a 2012 mortality and morbidity survey, child mortality rates have been reduced from 68 per 1,000.... Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:06:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-8a8cdd544df32e8dcfdd4ee3616f0b2e CommunicableDiseases Echo NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid HumanitarianAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130709220600 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/07/09/toronto-rain-flooding-power-ttc.html?cmp=rss Toronto braces for more rain as the cleanup efforts get underway after a torrential thunderstorm dumped a record rainfall on the city a day earlier. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:20:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-e45032e317af7f612b43da206cdc9803 NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyEurope 20130709182000 http://www.examiner.com/article/tropical-storm-chantal-to-reach-the-eastern-caribbean-this-afternoon The government of the Bahamas has also issued a tropical storm watch for the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Windward Islands this morning, and forecasters say those conditions will reach Puerto Rico tonight or early Wednesday. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 18:14:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-c05cc71c865a05a9faa7dc2a0a62f698 NaturalDisasters 21.802285675189 -71.7495781417517 25.0672 -77.3402 18.3988 -66.0685 20130709181400 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/07/09/toronto-rain-flooding-power-ttc.html?cmp=rss Toronto braces for more rain as the cleanup efforts get underway after a torrential thunderstorm dumped a record rainfall on the city a day earlier. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 17:02:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-f439afdc82a5dc2fdecf8913a00d792e NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyEurope 20130709170200 http://blogs.channel4.com/liam-dutton-on-weather/heavy-rain-caribbean-tropical-storm-chantal-approaches/4093 A tropical storm is going to rapidly move through the Caribbean in the next few days, bringing some heavy rain and strong winds. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 16:43:00 +0200 channel4 en channel4-9836cb683dc8f7641c6fc70a89d44ed8 NaturalDisasters 20130709164300 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2013/07/09/toronto-rain-flooding-power-ttc.html?cmp=rss Torontonians face a snarled morning commute and widespread power outages after an evening of traffic chaos caused by torrential rainfall. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:30:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-c7ff117cc0905ddd4bb36d7015ddf971 NaturalDisasters MaritimeSafetyEurope 43.7208 -79.4126 20130709153000 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/caribbean-region-news/item/53763-tropical-storm-chantal-hits-windward-islands-eyes-caribbean The system developed as a strong tropical wave with tropical storm force winds before finally developing a closed circulation late Sunday night, thus bypassing the tropical depression phase and becoming Tropical Storm Chantal straightaway. Tropical storm conditions are expected in the Windward.... Tue, 09 Jul 2013 15:01:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-14c4259964a9ad0955b719289dfa7eff NaturalDisasters 20130709150100 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/sint-maarten-news/the-daily-herald-news/item/53755-chantal-winds-more-north-than-expected At 11:00pm, the centre of Chantal was located near latitude 12.4 North and longitude 56.1 West or about 235 miles East-Southeast of Barbados. It was moving West-Northwest (285 degrees) at some 26 miles per hour and this general motion was expected to continue over the next few days. St. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 14:00:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-e7769dce60d5b45fb50a529bbfd5db07 NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20130709140000 http://www.inquisitr.com/837910/tropical-storm-chantal-rain-storm-surge-expected-for-puerto-rico-and-nearby-islands/ Posted in: Posted: July 9, 2013 Weather Tropical Storm Chantal: Rain, Storm Surge Expected For Puerto Rico And Nearby Islands The National Hurricane Center has posted a Tropical Storm Chantal update as of 5 AM Tuesday morning. As you can see from their map which I posted below, they expect the.... Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:53:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-3b2afc8ab834b63d13b4859ed6609d19 NaturalDisasters 18.3988 -66.0685 20130709135300 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57592644/tropical-storm-chantal-heading-to-caribbean/ Fast-moving storm prompts warnings for several island countries at start of likely busy hurricane season Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:39:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-c8b3e2cd312be8cf8deb300190b69cb9 NaturalDisasters 20130709133900 http://worldnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/09/19368351-a-months-worth-of-rain-in-under-four-hours-triggers-flash-flooding-chaos-in-toronto?lite A month’s worth of rain in a matter of hours caused chaos in Toronto on Monday, as flash flooding triggered widespread power outages, subway closures and left almost 1,500 people stranded on a commuter train filled with gushing water. The deluge of more than 3. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 11:55:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-225543a03b140c62b68a5264884e8c3a NaturalDisasters 20130709115500 http://english.ruvr.ru/news/2013_07_09/Tropical-storm-Erick-leaves-one-dead-three-missing-in-Mexico-8126/ The body of a 44-year-old man was found Sunday after he was apparently swept away by the Indio River, according to the state civil protection director, Matin Tapia. Authorities are searching for three other people in the area of Jalisco, which was hardest hit as the river swelled to as much as six meters (20 feet) more than its normal level. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:32:00 +0200 ruvr-en en ruvr-en-035df5aa91bdee528db8027fdb3aa0e6 NaturalDisasters 20.555641622664 -103.634917438543 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130709093200 http://reliefweb.int/report/mexico/erick-leaves-one-dead-three-missing-mexico Source: Agence France-Presse Country: Mexico 07/09/2013 05:53 GMT MEXICO CITY, July 9, 2013 (AFP) - Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:30:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-fbf924168855b4c4904fc22d85c3824c NaturalDisasters 20130709093000 http://www.timesofoman.com/News/Article-19624.aspx Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 09:03:00 +0200 timesofoman en timesofoman-84799ba9501a109bbe3ca043f00d6cbd NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130709090300 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/89865-erick-leaves-one-dead-three-missing-in-mexico Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday. Erick, which reached the level of a category one hurricane on Saturday, also left 5,000 people homeless in the western state of Nayarit. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:21:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-fd051c5ffc190aece479c284fd54f20c NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 21.784558612499 -104.847486586751 20130709082100 http://www.focus-fen.net/?id=n310528 Mexico City. Tropical storm Erick has been downgraded to a tropical depression off Mexico's Pacific coast after leaving at least one person dead and three missing, authorities said late Monday, AFP reported. Erick, which reached the level of a category one hurricane on Saturday, also left 5,000 people homeless in the western state of Nayarit. Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:08:00 +0200 focus-news-en en focus-news-en-cea4fad6b98fea368007ba24caeb46dc NaturalDisasters 21.784558612499 -104.847486586751 20130709080800 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/316581/scitech/science/stronger-more-frequent-tropical-cyclones-ahead-climate-scientist WASHINGTON - The world typically sees about 90 tropical cyclones a year, but that number could increase dramatically in the next century due to global warming, a US scientist said Monday. Rising greenhouse gas emissions could lead to a 10 to 40 percent increase in the frequency of tropical cyclones.... Mon, 08 Jul 2013 23:09:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-55e3104bc71b05ab6de22c328626e2fc Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange 38.9051 -77.0162 20130708230900 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57592644/tropical-storm-chantal-heading-to-caribbean/ Fast-moving storm prompts warnings for several island countries at start of likely busy hurricane season Mon, 08 Jul 2013 17:49:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-8c3c57833420aff5e9dbbc28c5834bec NaturalDisasters 20130708174900 http://english.ruvr.ru/news/2013_07_08/Tropical-Storm-Chantal-heads-towards-the-Caribbean-9920/ Tropical Storm Chantal, which formed in the Atlantic overnight, headed towards the Caribbean Sea, the US National Hurricane Center reported. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 13:33:00 +0200 ruvr-en en ruvr-en-95b0397a9b9716a4b6c8202af838cfcc NaturalDisasters 20130708133300 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/susan-buchanan/threatened-coastal-stretc_b_3559418.html (This article is published in "The Louisiana Weekly" in the July 8, 2013 edition.) The lower section of LA Highway 1, which runs from Grand Isle in south Louisiana up to Shreveport, is "at-risk infrastructure" in Lafourche and Jefferson Parishes, LA 1 Coalition executive director Henri Boulet said last week. Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:31:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-Italia-en en huffingtonpost-Italia-en-6ab1467a5ed1fb37923f1464baa32935 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 29.766944 -90.765833 32.47337 -93.776451 29.224335 -90.00287 20130708123100 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130708/news/news1.html HOORAY, the prescribed time-wasting segment of the parliamentary year, elegantly disguised as the Sectoral Debate, is finally out of the way and legislators are now required to focus fully on serious business. House Leader Phillip Paulwell has said his... Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:01:00 +0200 jamaicagleaner en jamaicagleaner-5b598497006b6a2609b72566a8e436b5 Environment NaturalDisasters ClimateChange PolicyEnvironment 20130708100100 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/10/us-space-satellite-idUSBRE95916S20130610?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNews CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A weather satellite that failed just before the start of an expected busy hurricane season is back in service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Monday. Sat, 06 Jul 2013 05:00:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-f3c04466750178b194a5293d813be7e1 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130706050000 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2013-07/27294138-dollar-1-5-million-in-grants-to-hurricane-sandy-battered-nonprofit-health-centers-in-ny-nj-008.htm Direct Relief and National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) announce relief to health centers affected by the storm SANTA BARBARA, Calif., July 2, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ --Twe... Wed, 03 Jul 2013 02:11:00 +0200 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-d135129c03065e0c1cab4a1118b4b031 NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 15.0866498281696 -88.3470258247161 20130703021100 http://www.zdnet.com/dealing-with-disaster-7000017468/ Although there is nothing IT departments can do to prevent natural disasters, Hybrid clouds enable IT to provide a great foundation for redundancy, which will ensure that mirrored infrastructure and applications remain intact when disaster strikes. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:14:00 +0200 zdnet en zdnet-f46890623e2c33558818257cfa6b733a NaturalDisasters 20130628211400 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-kessler/this-is-what-climate-chan_1_b_3512122.html On Tuesday President Obama released his climate action plan -- and not a moment too soon. Extreme weather has been pounding the U.S., and while pundits and the fossil fuel industry will claim action is too expensive, the cost of inaction is far too much to bear. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:22:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-08ab7d583440217453dc56334552f995 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 20130628002200 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Hope-Zoo-moving-to-become-more-hurricane-resistant_14569664 THE Hope Zoo is moving to construct management buildings to shelter its animals during hurricanes, even as it declares that there are plans in place to protect the animals should there be any challenges this season. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-74e59d5ce33447e7dca85afd6e7bf5ee NaturalDisasters 20130627144000 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/funding-needed-build-resilience-food-insecurity Source: CARE Country: Haiti After tropical storm, hurricane and drought, 1.5 Haitians in need of food aid/Long-term support needed to address chronic food insecurity Port-au-Prince, June 27 2013 . The humanitarian aid organization CARE International warns that Haiti could slip into a food crisis if.... Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:34:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-35ad21eb151f4f18500bc2255b0bdef3 FoodSecurityFoodAid Echo HumanitarianAid InternalMarket NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130627123400 http://news.yahoo.com/without-action-warming-decimate-species-diversity-op-ed-204913354.html Stacy Small-Lorenz, conservation scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.?? Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:09:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-e26768edea0db32d15478d7a5e867570 Ecology ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment Biodiversity 20130626230900 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/25/4759046/south-mississippi-residents-urged.html#storylink=rss Hurricane season this year is predicted to be an active one, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to be prepared. Click to Continue Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:09:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-28da23b9295fa865701451d3defa19a2 NaturalDisasters 32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102 20130626070900 http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/25/3470187/priest-alleges-that-foreign-hurricane.html Outspoken Cuban priest Jose Conrado Rodriguez alleged that foreign aid sent to his native Santiago de Cuba province after Hurricane Sandy last year was diverted to government, military and tourism facilities but denied to private homes. “The situation in Santiago is very grave” because many of the.... Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:54:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-0dcadc5f335a47bc45bc753a1ebe56f5 NaturalDisasters Conflict EuropeAid 20.028891 -75.828987 20130626005400 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/cayman-islands-news/cayman-news-service/item/52119-british-royal-navy-ship-docks-in-cayman The vessel will spend what is expected to be a busy hurricane season in Caribbean waters ready to assist the territories in the event of a major storm or other natural disaster. Commanding Officer Steve Moorhouse (left) said the ship carries expertise in a number of fields, essential supplies and a helicopter. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:43:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-5a7659e87bf45db4b0ead19965f6a56f NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters Echo AirTransport EuropeAid 20130625174300 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130625/lead/lead4.html Like many other locations in Port Maria, the primary school that bears the town's name has had its share of flood and storm damage.... Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:42:00 +0200 jamaicagleaner en jamaicagleaner-6e84fb72821df32190f8087153617e4a NaturalDisasters 20130625154200 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Tropical Storm Flossie, the sixth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, has formed just over 1000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California. The storm is moving west-northwest and is no threat to the Mexican Pacific coast. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 11:16:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-95fba5e53381c382dc29c96993b9fb36 NaturalDisasters 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20130725111600 http://www.la1ere.fr/2013/07/23/l-exploit-de-mandy-francois-elie-la-saison-des-cyclones-700-pelerins-cayenne-les-unes-de-la-presse-d-outre-mer-50023.html Les sportifs ultramarins font les gros titres. La Martiniquaise Mandy François-Elie a décroché la première médaille d'or de la France lors des championnat d'Europe paralympiques d'athlétisme, alors que les cyclistes guadeloupéens Kévin Reza et Yohann Gène s'illustrent en une de France-Antilles. Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:55:00 +0200 la1ere fr la1ere-bb70f743308fa62a840ae2f4eff4a202 NaturalDisasters 3.98511249243636 -52.6981763734896 20130723125500 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/25/tropical-storm-dorian-strengthens-treasure-coast-w/?partner=RSS It's partly cloudy and warm Thursday morning on the Treasure Coast. Over the open Atlantic, Tropical Storm Dorian has strengthened some overnight. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-9661093b3a15f1206fc0f1733007b04a NaturalDisasters 20130725121500 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/25/tropical-storm-dorian-gains-strength-it-churns-atl/?partner=RSS Overnight, Tropical Storm Dorian strengthened slightly over the open tropical Atlantic Ocean, according to the National Hurricane Center. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 12:15:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-d3cae74f987844f756a0a64308af2771 NaturalDisasters 20130725121500 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-202_162-57595447/tropical-storm-dorian-gains-strength-in-atlantic/ Tropical storm-force wind speed probabilities for Dorian over the next five days. On Thursday, July 25, 2013, the storm was centered 700 miles west of the Cape Verde Islands. NOAA. MIAMI Tropical Storm Dorian has gained some strength as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land. Thu, 25 Jul 2013 16:13:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-05ec8c3fb56cf5eb1228555f2c95f92b NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 14.9233 -23.5212 20130725161300 http://www.usnews.com/news/newsgram/articles/2013/07/25/there-is-a-tropical-storm-in-the-pacific-and-atlantic-ocean Tropical Storm Flossie is traveling toward Hawaii and Tropical Storm Dorian is approaching the Caribbean. Tropical Storm Dorian is expected to make landfall in the Caribbean in the next three to four days, according to the National Hurricane Center. The National Hurricane Center has issued.... Thu, 25 Jul 2013 20:51:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-32ee2e6b22b8fdb97f5abf9377f39f04 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130725205100 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tropical-storm-dorian-organized-19779111 Tropical Storm Dorian becoming less organized in the Atlantic, expected to begin weakening Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:40:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-df7559272b4770d6eed1bb7d15268f5f NaturalDisasters 20130726114000 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10903858&ref=rss MIAMI (AP) Tropical Storm Dorian is becoming less organized as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land.The storm's maximum sustained winds early Friday are near 50 mph (85 kph) and the U.S. National Hurricane Center says the... Fri, 26 Jul 2013 11:42:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-125b21c65eb9f597bbd943bac5546214 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20130726114200 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/26/tropical-storm-dorian-becomes-less-organized-overn/?partner=RSS Tropical Storm Dorian lost some organization overnight, but winds remain at 50 mph and it is moving WNW at 20 mph. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 12:35:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-fbb5e0d78d5ca9de97000518729b2bf9 NaturalDisasters 20130726123500 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/07/26/4824557/tropical-storm-dorian-becoming.html#storylink=rss Tropical Storm Dorian is becoming less organized as it moves across the Atlantic, far from land. Click to Continue Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:05:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-ff03e7d4b65389d809fd1ff109c9e2d9 NaturalDisasters 20130726130500 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Tropical Storm Flossie, the sixth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed just over 1000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California Wednesday. Flossie will continue tracking west-northwest over the open waters of the Pacific Ocean, before turning toward the west later this weekend. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-3df863ffdaa9cc291aedc03017eddb73 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130726183000 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/26/19705163-flood-alerts-issued-as-tropical-storm-flossie-heads-toward-hawaii?lite Tropical Storm Flossie, the sixth named storm of the Pacific hurricane system, was on a track to take it directly over Hawaii, where authorities issued an alert for "torrential" rains and dangerous flash floods early next week. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 04:57:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-a3a74c9c72cf18cb2cbd343589c34cf0 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130727045700 http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=217208581 As Tropical Storm Flossie heads for Hawaii, forecasters say now is a good time for isle residents to take preparedness seriously. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 13:53:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-a6f36dbfd14fcadc143e8457990799e2 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130727135300 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/27/tropical-storm-dorian-expected-fizzle-day-or-two/?partner=RSS Tropical Storm Dorian remains very disorganized and is weakening. Dry air and wind shear continue to take a toll on the storm. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 15:00:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-e91c0bab09a2a747e4ecd1297f9285b7 NaturalDisasters 20130727150000 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/27/tropical-storm-dorian-expected-fizzle-day-or-two/?partner=RSS Tropical Storm Dorian remains very disorganized and is weakening. Dry air and wind shear continue to take a toll on the storm. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 18:02:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-4486516c08a78f58bb87054be6db5196 NaturalDisasters 20130727180200 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tropical-storm-dorian-continues-moving-west-19792476 Tropical Storm Dorian still moving west in Atlantic, Flossie in Pacific; no watches, warnings Sat, 27 Jul 2013 19:49:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-35b137cceeea2cc06152d381897c56b7 NaturalDisasters 20130727194900 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/07/27/Tropical-Storm-Flossie-approaches-Hawaii/UPI-30771374959825/ HONOLULU, July 27 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Flossie was moving quickly west-northwest in the Pacific Ocean Saturday, well off the coast of Hawaii, forecasters said. Sat, 27 Jul 2013 23:54:00 +0200 upi en upi-c540a6f1ad7808e6819082aabcad47f7 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130727235400 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jul/27/tropical-storm-dorian-expected-fizzle-day-or-two/?partner=RSS Tropical Storm Dorian is now a tropical wave as it succumbed to the harsh environment ahead of it. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 00:10:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-3581eec243655ac07d4a1c9faac607eb NaturalDisasters 20130728001000 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/07/28/Tropical-Storm-Flossie-chugs-toward-Hawaii/UPI-63481374992861/ HONOLULU, July 28 (UPI) -- Parts of Hawaii were under a tropical storm watch Sunday as Flossie chugged across the Pacific Ocean toward the U.S. islands, forecasters said. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 09:00:00 +0200 upi en upi-09352b7f9bafc4a505d698123f4aeec8 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130728090000 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Tropical storm watches and warnings have been issued as Tropical Storm Flossie continues its westward march toward the Hawaii. Flossie, the sixth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed just over 1000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California Wednesday. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 11:53:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-10d3e8905e4a3cd510fc376e99ebabca NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20130728115300 http://www.staradvertiser.com/s?action=login&f=y&id=217287321 Heavy rain with flash flooding is forecast for all the Hawaiian Islands, but residents likely won't need to board up their windows because there is little chance that Tropical Storm Flossie will grow into to a hurricane, the National Weather Service said Saturday night. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 14:09:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-c8d6a58bc772e5a358a9367e1b60c49f NaturalDisasters 20130728140900 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/28/19737809-a-weakened-tropical-storm-flossie-on-track-to-hit-hawaii?lite Tropical Storm Flossie continued its westward march toward Hawaii where it was expected to weaken before it brings heavy rain to the Big Island of Hawaii early Monday then tracking south to Oahu several hours later. Sun, 28 Jul 2013 23:45:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-78812661250d0e8cfe16acc7d217c3ce NaturalDisasters 20130728234500 http://www.ibtimes.com/tropical-storm-flossie-tracks-toward-hawaii-residents-tourists-prepare-rare-cyclone-1361979 According to the latest advisory from the Central Pacific Hurricane Center in Honolulu, Tropical Storm Flossie was about 430 miles east of Hilo and about 615 miles east of Honolulu with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph. The storm was moving westward at 20 mph and expected to reach the Big Island by Monday morning. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 03:32:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-f8723f2824611421e43d73085a94b640 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130729033200 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/07/28/Tropical-Storm-Flossie-to-hit-Hawaii-Monday-morning/UPI-63481374992861/ HONOLULU, July 28 (UPI) -- People in Hawaii Sunday prepared for high winds and heavy rains from Tropical Storm Flossie, which forecasters said would strike Monday morning. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 05:11:00 +0200 upi en upi-6a557fe1ce1a0c99e9933e6695c123f7 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729051100 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/29/us/severe-weather/index.html Life-threatening flash floods and mud slides are forecast as Tropical Storm Flossie bears down on Hawaii, the National Hurricane Center said. FULL STORY Mon, 29 Jul 2013 10:57:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-7aeae140cb5596acbd7d22cd97ca82c4 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729105700 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Tropical Storm Flossie continues its westward march toward the Hawaii, albeit, in a weakening state. Flossie, the sixth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed just over 1000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California last Wednesday. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 12:37:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-6a8a4333a17cb08a5271472179a30102 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20130729123700 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/hawaii-braces-tropical-storm-flossie-20130729 Residents and tourists across Hawaii are bracing for heavy rains and strong winds from Tropical Storm Flossie , while the system weakened as it approached the state. National Weather Service officials said they expect people on the Big Island and Maui to see the brunt of the storm on Monday.... Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:41:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-4bd3a93b1c5dcd3990eca62dc0123709 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729144100 http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20130729__Isles_brace_for_flossies_fury.html?id=217345201 Hawaii island and Maui are in the cross hairs this morning as the isles face the first direct hit from a tropical storm in more than 20 years. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:24:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-098a38e426bea2f7870ba504a742fccb NaturalDisasters WTO 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729142400 http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20130729__Flossies_strike_marks_first_for_Big_Isle.html?id=217345211 Tropical Storm Flossie will likely be the first cyclone in recorded history to hit Hawaii island head-on, a National Weather Service meteorologist said Sunday. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:24:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-5a98657f914e774ebf2465b722fafb7f NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729142400 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/29/us/hawaii-tropical-storm/index.html (CNN) -- Weakened but still bearing the promise of torrential rain, Tropical Storm Flossie spun slowly toward Hawaii on Monday. As much as 15 inches of rain was forecast, along with winds of 50 mph and the threat of flash floods and mud slides, according to the National Weather Service. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 14:35:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-7614a3f4c2b8d04ab09d007f1d8b749c NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729143500 http://www.ibtimes.com/tropical-storm-flossie-2-dead-north-carolina-after-flossie-barrels-through-us-mainland-storm-touches According to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office , the victims have been identified as Delilah Lovett, 10, of Charlotte and Juan Alberdi, 48, of Huntersville -- members of different families who were visiting the area together. A statement from the sheriff’s department indicates that Lovett and.... Mon, 29 Jul 2013 15:14:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-6729025baca5ea50de544f4386e0612b NaturalDisasters 35.408199 -80.843697 20130729151400 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/07/29/Tropical-Storm-Flossie-bearing-down-on-Hawaiian-Islands/UPI-82561375103059/ MIAMI, July 29 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Flossie was bearing down on Hawaii, carrying the threat of heavy rains and dangerous surf. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 16:19:00 +0200 upi en upi-d57c30e2f1903dc3eb90ae0c3e280fba NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729161900 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html Tropical Storm Flossie, which may become the first such system to hit Hawaii in 21 years, closed ports as it pounded parts of the state with “dangerous” surf. The storm, with top sustained winds of 45 miles (70 kilometers) per hour, down from 60 mph, was 120 miles east of Hilo at 5 a.m. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:37:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-ce8f3ccc7c5aa3b16157fe461b6fbd2a NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130729173700 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/07/29/206638093/hawaii-starts-feeling-effects-of-tropical-storm-flossie?ft=1&f=1001 Flossie could become the first tropical cyclone in recorded history to hit the Big Island head on. It is the first to make landfall on the islands since 1992. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 17:52:00 +0200 npr en npr-aa6c8d8209e74df6f72cf1d1fbac2e38 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729175200 http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/news/regions/americas/united-states/130729/hawaii-tropical-storm-flossie-prompts-port-closu Hawaii is battening down the hatches as Tropical Storm Flossie heads its way. If the storm maintains wind speeds of 39 miles an hour or more, it will be the first tropical storm or hurricane to hit Hawaii in 21 years. The tropical storm is expected to reach the Big Island by midday, dumping 6 to 10.... Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:18:00 +0200 globalpost en globalpost-d8b7620933db7ab472d736702811489d AirTransport NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729201800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html A weakening Tropical Storm Flossie closed ports and kicked up “dangerous surf” as it churned toward Hawaii , threatening to become the first such system to strike the state in 21 years. The storm, with top sustained winds of 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour, down from 60 mph, was 90 miles northeast of Hilo at 8 a. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 20:38:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-c8c5898a4a78c239ad0bbb7b69b9fc62 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130729203800 http://www.lesnouvelles.pf/article/ca-fait-la-une/hawai-se-prepare-a-affronter-le-cyclone-%E2%80%9Cflossie%E2%80%9D PHÉNOMÈNES MÉTÉOROLOGIQUES. Les autorités de l’État d’Hawaï ont mis en garde les populations contre les effets potentiellement destructeurs du passage, cette semaine, d’un cyclone tropical baptisé “Flossie”, qui pourrait amener des vents d’une vitesse approchant les cent kilomètres heure au cours des 24 heures à venir. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 22:33:00 +0200 lesnouvelles-pf fr lesnouvelles-pf-e0fdb53b367eaeadfa8fa24a8982b577 NaturalDisasters 20130729223300 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm National Weather Service officials say a tropical storm threatening Hawaii with wind and rain will weaken into a tropical depression within 24 hours. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:39:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-e94345f9de4f499d5660d4116522c097 NaturalDisasters 20130729233900 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html A weakening Tropical Storm Flossie closed ports and kicked up “dangerous surf” as it churned toward Hawaii , threatening to become the first such system to strike the state in 21 years. The storm, with top sustained winds of 40 miles (65 kilometers) per hour, down from 60 mph, was 65 miles north-northeast of Hilo at 11 a. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:39:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-4dee29c898cb8a024090864c639966b0 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130729233900 http://news.yahoo.com/flossie-weaken-tropical-storm-hawaii-212254729.html HONOLULU (AP) — A tropical storm threatening Hawaii with wind and rain will weaken into a tropical depression within 24 hours, National Weather Service officials said Monday. Mon, 29 Jul 2013 23:51:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-abea1357d902045f0757d37d81e61d71 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130729235100 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm threatening Hawaii were still warning residents and tourists on Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides and big waves, even as the storm appeared to weaken. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 00:56:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-a796bc6834dbe0297445b5e49465fcab NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730005600 http://news.yahoo.com/storms-aplenty-hurricanes-rare-hawaii-223255817.html Tropical Storm Flossie is expected to make landfall in Hawaii today (July 29), battering the state's black sand beaches and tall, tropical volcanoes with 45 mph (75 kph) winds and localized rainfall of up to 15 inches (38 centimeters). Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:24:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-5ed5176c8ce6bd385f7cbc1f085a7cf9 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730022400 http://news.yahoo.com/hawaii-braces-rain-wind-storm-approaches-223434095.html HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm threatening Hawaii were still warning residents and tourists on Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides and big waves, even as the storm appeared to weaken. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 02:54:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-0b2cb210722bef4ea9f9d1a2dd3c845c NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730025400 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/29/19749826-tropical-storm-flossie-dumps-rain-knocks-out-power-as-it-rakes-hawaii?lite Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward toward the island state. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:39:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-eff8c5cb438e5f16d7c036e45b3c281a NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730033900 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm crossing Hawaii were still warning residents and tourists on Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides and big waves, even as the storm weakened on its journey. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:43:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-cff7b76e9565cb32fbf603aa0eae7ee9 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730034300 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/tropical-storm-flossie/760202.html Residents and tourists on Hawaii were preparing Monday for Tropical Storm Flossie, which, though weakened, was expected to bring strong winds and rains, meteorologists said. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:43:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-d76a6060c7d385739ca1512b545275c3 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730034300 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/29/19749826-tropical-storm-flossie-dumps-rain-knocks-out-power-as-it-rakes-hawaii?lite Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward toward the island state. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:55:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-40fd72512ff6cd3bcff61840a3bd236c Echo NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730035500 http://news.yahoo.com/hawaii-braces-tropical-storm-crosses-islands-012435487.html HONOLULU (AP) — Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm crossing Hawaii were still warning residents and tourists on Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides and big waves, even as the storm weakened on its journey. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 03:55:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-56901cad633d3e3653355f93936bbe89 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730035500 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html Flossie sustained tropical-storm strength as the system edged closer to the Hawaiian Islands, threatening to become the first to strike the state in 21 years. The storm, with top winds of 40 miles (64 kilometers) per hour, was 80 miles north-northeast of Hilo and 145 miles east of Honolulu at about 2 p. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:13:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-f0a4b9709e29716965aaebc98df0306d NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130730041300 http://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2013/07/29/Tropical-Storm-Flossie-weakening-near-Maui/UPI-82561375103059/ MIAMI, July 29 (UPI) -- Tropical Storm Flossie was weakening Monday near the Hawaiian island of Maui, carrying the threat of heavy rains and dangerous surf. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:28:00 +0200 upi en upi-1680d69a74a11123f026e9ebcd8f9e8d NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20130730042800 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/29/19749826-tropical-storm-flossie-dumps-rain-knocks-out-power-as-it-rakes-hawaii?lite Officials warned that flash floods, mudslides and dangerously large surf could “threaten life and property” when Tropical Storm Flossie makes landfall in Hawaii on Monday even as forecasters said that the system showed signs of weakening as it continued marching westward through the island state. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:41:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-e6b15b1f5716b9b5f819c3ba9647fb72 NaturalDisasters 20130730044100 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/hawaii-braces-tropical-storm-flossie-20130729 HONOLULU — Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm crossing Hawaii were still warning residents and tourists on Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides and big waves, even as the storm weakened on its journey. Earlier, local television stations extended morning news, pre-empting.... Tue, 30 Jul 2013 04:38:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-73d1d50cbae78bc575d9691048f107c6 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730043800 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Tropical Storm Flossie continues its westward march toward the Hawaii, albeit in a weakening state. Flossie, the sixth named storm of the eastern Pacific hurricane season, formed just over 1000 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Mexico's Baja California last Wednesday. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:08:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-4a989c648c1b89cf943984b06507358d NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20130730050800 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/07/29/19749826-now-a-tropical-depression-flossie-dumps-rain-knocks-out-power-as-it-rakes-hawaii?lite Flossie, the storm bringing heavy rain and wind to the Hawaiian islands, was downgraded to a tropical depression on Monday night, the National Weather Service said. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 05:28:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-2b83f5db25aafc5ad1dfc81f5b5e2224 NaturalDisasters Echo 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730052800 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm Weather officials have downgraded a tropical storm moving through Hawaii to a tropical depression, reflecting weaker winds and rainfall as the system makes its way across the Big Island and Maui. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:16:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-f4650e271d44bce88157ea8e9b592a8c NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730061600 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/29/us/severe-weather/index.html Severely soggy weather soaked the East Coast to the West over the weekend, stranding travelers, washing out roads and claiming two lives. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 06:57:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-fd7cbbcb0ab0ec8f09897abba64300ab NaturalDisasters 20130730065700 http://www.europe1.fr/International/La-tempete-Flossie-menace-Hawai-1597263/ Les habitants de l'archipel américain d'Hawaï et les estivants se préparaient lundi au passage de la tempête tropicale Flossie qui, malgré son affaiblissement, devrait provoquer de fortes pluies et de vents violents, selon les autorités.Lundi matin, en heure locale, Flossie s'accompagnait de vents.... Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:15:00 +0200 Europe1 fr Europe1-74b8da2dc69083271613e872a6aaf45c NaturalDisasters 20130730071500 http://www.lejdd.fr/International/Depeches/La-tempete-Flossie-menace-Hawai-621579 Les habitants de l'archipel américain d'Hawaï et les estivants se préparaient lundi au passage de la tempête tropicale Flossie qui, malgré son... Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:40:00 +0200 lejdd fr lejdd-74b8da2dc69083271613e872a6aaf45c NaturalDisasters 20130730074000 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html Flossie weakened to a depression as it neared the Hawaiian Islands, while tropical-storm warnings were discontinued. The system, with top winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, was 90 miles east of Honolulu and 145 miles northwest of Hilo at about 5 p.m. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 07:47:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-bea05af87179f0149bca89ab205c7194 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130730074700 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html Flossie weakened to a depression as it neared the Hawaiian Islands, while tropical-storm warnings were discontinued. The system, with top winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, was 90 miles east of Honolulu and 145 miles northwest of Hilo at about 5 p.m. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 09:48:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-002c2844a1ae1b8eba8030d87b6a0b14 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130730094800 http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/flossie-leaving-hawaii-weaker-storm-19811661 Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many believed it would be at first. National Weather Service officials say the tropical depression is expected to exit Hawaii on Tuesday as a weakened version of the storm that prompted school and court closures and an emergency declaration from Gov. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:12:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-dd5ca76e73d3646e8aaa9020c440bc9f NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730101200 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/216113304/scat/2411cd3571b4f088 HONOLULU - Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm threatening Hawaii were warning residents and tourists Monday to brace for possible flooding, wind gusts, mudslides, and big waves, even as the storm appeared to weaken. Earlier, local television stations extended morning news, preempting syndicated daytime shows to cover the storm's approach. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 10:43:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-86d2c93ccd04be0482be68e15643bbee NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730104300 http://www.la1ere.fr/2013/07/30/le-cyclone-flossie-s-approche-d-hawai-et-fait-le-buzz-sur-le-net-51805.html Sur le réseau social Twitter, de nombreux internautes osent le rapprochement entre la tempête tropicale Flossie et la présence de Gaston Flosse sur l'archipel d'Hawaii. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 11:58:00 +0200 la1ere fr la1ere-9ea4b1985706f133231e641750144f67 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730115800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-07-29/storm-flossie-may-be-first-to-hit-hawaii-since-1992.html Flossie weakened to a depression as it neared the Hawaiian Islands, while tropical-storm warnings were discontinued. The system, with top winds of 35 miles (56 kilometers) per hour, was 65 miles north-northwest of Honolulu and 270 miles northwest of Hilo at about 11 p.m. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 12:19:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-98bdefe9356a469f1d04ee135d268a09 NaturalDisasters 19.718069 -155.0896 20130730121900 http://www.staradvertiser.com/news/20130730__Zapped_Out.html?id=217562491 Although the state received a drenching and strong winds, Hawaii benefited, as it has in the past, from high-altitude wind shear that took the top off the storm along with some of its dangerous punch, experts say. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:46:00 +0200 HonululuAdvertiser en HonululuAdvertiser-d89772d11c54a2913d02b83607e92596 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730134600 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/hawaii-braces-tropical-storm-flossie-20130729 HONOLULU -- Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many believed it would be at first. National Weather Service officials say the tropical depression is expected to exit Hawaii on Tuesday as a weakened version of the storm that prompted school and court closures and an emergency declaration from Gov. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 13:45:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-76f3f8ceb93b1670df13f8cd4a2cd319 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730134500 http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/07/30/tropical-storm-flossie-hawaii/2599021/ Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many thought. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 16:20:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-606b97b6ed5ec58c029a652346820c10 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730162000 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/tropical-pacific-depression-storm-six-hurricane-flossie-20130724 Flossie, once a tropical storm, is now a "post-tropical remnant low," according to the Central Pacific Hurricane Center. Dry air in the upper levels of the atmosphere and northerly winds aloft created significant shear that weakened Flossie as it neared the Hawaiian Islands on July 29, 2013. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 17:17:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-0d516786dfa9431dcce29d815c75c06e NaturalDisasters 20130730171700 http://www.ibtimes.com/tropical-storm-flossie-what-kind-name-how-are-storm-names-chosen-1363039 ’s list of potential storm names that originate in the eastern north Pacific Ocean. There are six sets of lists that are recycled every six years, meaning it’s possible for another Tropical Storm Flossie to be churning in the eastern north Pacific in 2019. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:06:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-fbb916ec2f51cb227a8ef14952c96fa1 NaturalDisasters 20130730200600 http://www.ibtimes.com/tropical-storm-flossie-2-dead-north-carolina-after-flossie-barrels-through-us-mainland-storm-touches According to the Caldwell County Sheriff's Office , the victims have been identified as Delilah Lovett, 10, of Charlotte, and Juan Alberdi, 48, of Huntersville -- members of different families who were visiting the area together. A statement from the sheriff’s department indicates that Lovett and.... Tue, 30 Jul 2013 20:37:00 +0200 ibtimes en ibtimes-7447924fe2fb1fb50308da7a4e287362 NaturalDisasters 35.408199 -80.843697 20130730203700 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/hawaii-braces-tropical-storm-flossie-20130729 HONOLULU -- Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many believed it would be at first. National Weather Service officials say the remnant low exited Hawaii on Tuesday as a weakened version of the storm that prompted school and court closures and an emergency declaration from Gov. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 22:22:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-0754394454c4d2aecfdef52b9ccb0f43 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730222200 http://abclocal.go.com/wabc/story?section=news/national_world&id=9189282&rss=rss-wabc-article-9189282 Forecasters monitoring a tropical storm crossing Hawaii were warning residents and tourists on Monday to prepare. Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:18:00 +0200 abclocal en abclocal-cb340cdea9246432629439ce0dad4aa6 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130730231800 http://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/tropical-storm-gil-swirls-off-california-19820412 Tropical Storm Gil forms in Pacific off California, far from land; some strengthening expected Tue, 30 Jul 2013 23:26:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-1c180cdd1ab63b4383554489c291184f NaturalDisasters 37.2525317690915 -119.609110847191 20130730232600 http://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=10905954&ref=rss MIAMI (AP) Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California.The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds on Tuesday evening are at 40 mph (65 kph). The... Wed, 31 Jul 2013 00:05:00 +0200 nzherald en nzherald-866f0708952fcef908dc96c3cc02b47c NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20130731000500 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/tropical-storm-gil-forms-in-pacific-1.330017?localLinksEnabled=false MIAMI: Forecasters say Tropical Storm Gil has formed in the Pacific, far off the southern tip of California. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 04:36:00 +0200 nst en nst-7fa2d0901a4e5acf09f86e560886527e NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20130731043600 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/216138799/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 The National Hurricane Center in Miami says maximum sustained winds late Tuesday are at 45 mph (72 kph). The center is about 845 miles (1360 kilometers) south-southwest of Mexico's Baja California peninsula, south of California. It could become a hurricane by Thursday.There are no coastal warnings or watches. Wed, 31 Jul 2013 07:32:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-0a78c481f1d51f923e175d4c1989ce63 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 30.5464749448692 -115.086886992837 20130731073200 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22962538/flossie-leaving-hawaii-weaker-than-when-storm-came Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many believed it would be at first. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 00:58:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-4feb80e08c875d215efd1853076b2358 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130801005800 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm Weather officials downgraded a tropical storm moving through Hawaii to a tropical depression on Monday night, but weaker winds and rainfall still knocked out power for about 6,500 people on Maui and the Big Island. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 01:13:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-f0b13860b7e34a4b5563545e9bfa6d53 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130801011300 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22962538/flossie-leaving-hawaii-weaker-than-when-storm-came Flossie's Hawaiian adventure: Short, scattered and more powerful than many believed it would be at first. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:24:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-b0e18157026b2cf40a76c526a0066f72 NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130801062400 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22953067/flossie-hawaii-braces-for-weakened-tropical-storm Weather officials downgraded a tropical storm moving through Hawaii to a tropical depression on Monday night, but weaker winds and rainfall still knocked out power for about 6,500 people on Maui and the Big Island. Thu, 01 Aug 2013 06:39:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-39b4779c404a394fcc08eae2b61a5d7d NaturalDisasters 19.6002375848274 -155.519725680109 20130801063900