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The Salalah Sanitary Drainage Services Company (SSDC) managed to drain a huge amount of water during and after the landfall of the cyclone.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 04:17:00 +0200omanobserver-om-eaab98963ac3461a80354bf08ee994b6omanobserver-omen17.01387 54.09227NaturalDisastersFloodingEmergency20180613041700http://ec.europa.eu/echo/aggregator_enA new tropical cyclone named BUD formed over Eastern Pacific Ocean, west of coast of southern Mexico on 9 June and started moving northwestward to western coast of central Mexico, Baja California Peninsula and Gulf of California. On 11 June at 06:00 UTC, its centre was located approximately 340 km....Tue, 12 Jun 2018 05:21:00 +0200EC-1f0b15ff76e0aa2ae39a4ca8a23e5f70ECen19.250731 -103.7351CivilProtectionDisasterReliefMigrationNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidFRA-EUEU-AfricaEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionEmergencyForest FireEUEuropean Union20180612052100http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/wa-set-for-more-coastal-erosion-as-climate-change-tides-ramp-up/9831400Western Australia could be hit with some of the worst flooding and coastal erosion it has ever seen in the next decade, as the tidal cycle combines with increased water levels caused by global warming. Recent storm damage has pounded the Western Australian coast, with the beachside town of Lancelin....Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:34:00 +0200abc-au-68e919ab71f7bc3c663b0d5a1be1cc1cabc-auen-34.711849 138.681396NaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmentPlanning CommissionLa NinaCharitha Pattiaratchi20180606013400http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-06-06/wa-set-for-more-coastal-erosion-as-climate-change-tides-ramp-up/9831400Western Australia could be hit with some of the worst flooding and coastal erosion it has ever seen in the next decade, as the tidal cycle combines with increased water levels caused by global warming. Recent storm damage has pounded the Western Australian coast, with the beachside town of Lancelin....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 21:24:00 +0200abc-au-b6e424a9c1b49f008133aa06d1ee1349abc-auen-34.711849 138.681396NaturalDisastersClimateChangeEnvironmentPlanning CommissionLa NinaCharitha Pattiaratchi20180605212400http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2149220/hong-kong-observatory-keep-eye-possible-typhoonA tropical depression brewing over the South China Sea “will not pose a direct threat” to Hong Kong for the time being, the Observatory said on Monday, adding it would assess again on Tuesday whether to issue a typhoon signal. The news came as it was confirmed that last month was the hottest May in....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 03:29:00 +0200scmp-948bf26b51847d28f8980f9aef715532scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20180605032900http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2149220/hong-kong-observatory-keep-eye-possible-typhoonA tropical depression brewing over the South China Sea “will not pose a direct threat” to Hong Kong for the time being, the Observatory said on Monday, adding it would assess again on Tuesday whether to issue a typhoon signal. The news came as it was confirmed that last month was the hottest May in....Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:55:00 +0200scmp-419f854a850d5656c8320100ee9ab5dascmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20180604195500http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2149220/hong-kong-observatory-keep-eye-possible-typhoonA tropical depression brewing over the South China Sea “will not pose a direct threat” to Hong Kong for the time being, the Observatory said on Monday, adding it would assess again on Tuesday whether to issue a typhoon signal. However, it issued a thunderstorm warning at 5.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 13:51:00 +0200scmp-ece84afdde65021ec7aa3a99923142d8scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong Observatory20180604135100https://reliefweb.int/report/vanuatu/pacific-tropical-cyclone-pam-mdr55001-emergency-plan-action-final-reportA. Situation analysis. Description of the disaster. Tropical Cyclone Pam (TC Pam) struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Friday 13 March 2015, with Category 5 strength – the highest level rating for a severe tropical cyclone. It caused wide spread damage across the country’s six provinces (Shefa, Tafea, Malampa, Penama, Sanma and Torba).Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:25:00 +0200reliefWeb-69f301d816734e19455dacfb58a93fd6reliefWeben1.85753598195286 -157.657762687394MARS-STATAgricultureFloodingNaturalDisastersFoodSecurityFoodAidRed CrossEmergency20180604082500http://www.rttnews.com/story.aspx?Id=2899998A new mortality study claims that the actual death toll of the devastating Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year was far more than the official death toll of 64. A study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and other institutions estimates that at least 4,645 deaths can....Wed, 30 May 2018 18:53:00 +0200rttnews-dde384f562c7f6ae6df1db398c466f26rttnewsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaNancy PelosiNew England Journal of MedicineNydia Velázquez20180530185300https://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2018-05/43931896-hurricane-maria-death-toll-far-higher-than-official-estimate-020.htmWASHINGTON (dpa-AFX) - A new mortality study claims that the actual death toll of the devastating Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico last year was far more than the official death toll of 64. A study by researchers from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and other institutions estimates that at....Wed, 30 May 2018 18:06:00 +0200finanznachrichten-en-df33feb8fbfc39fd3d0b688065537842finanznachrichten-enen18.3988 -66.0685PublicHealthNaturalDisastersHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaNancy PelosiNew England Journal of MedicineNydia Velázquez20180530180600http://www.startribune.com/at-least-4-645-people-died-in-puerto-rico-from-maria-official-toll-stands-at-64/483951451/CAGUAS, PUERTO RICO Order Reprint – At least 4,645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a Harvard study released Tuesday, an estimate that far exceeds the official government death toll, which stands at 64.Wed, 30 May 2018 12:47:00 +0200startribune-605b4c12304f00f64ae725789c67bab1startribuneen18.233299 -66.038673FloodingNaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaCenters for Disease Control and PreventionBeth IsraelBoy ScoutsDonald TrumpNew England Journal of Medicine20180530124700http://news.abs-cbn.com/news/05/30/18/coa-flags-disaster-response-items-exposed-to-deterioration-in-warehousesMANILA - The Commisison on Audit has called the attention of the Office of Civil Defense to information materials and other non-food items which remain idle and undistributed, exposing the items to “obsolescence, deterioration and the risk of waste of government funds.Wed, 30 May 2018 08:00:00 +0200abs-cbnnews-a9286442a9ae53c76b56cef41727b074abs-cbnnewsenFloodingNaturalDisastersCivilProtectionCrisisResponseRicardo JaladNational Disaster Risk ReductionSupreme Court20180530080000https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/news/article.cfm?c_id=2&objectid=12061140&ref=rssAt least 4645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study released today, an estimate that far exceeds the official government death toll, which stands at 64. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine....Tue, 29 May 2018 23:35:00 +0200nzherald-74ed0f8200e31bdd15434e8900fb3f27nzheralden18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaCenters for Disease Control and PreventionBeth IsraelNew England Journal of Medicine20180529233500https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/world/north-america/hurricane-maria-killed-70-times-more-people-than-official-death-toll-20180530-p4zi9z.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedPuerto Rico: At least 4645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study, an estimate that far exceeds the official US government death toll, which stands at 64. The study, published in the New England Journal of....Tue, 29 May 2018 21:02:00 +0200brisbanetimes-8552316267d358fd4a9b2cea1442587bbrisbanetimesen18.233299 -66.038673NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaBeth IsraelUS governmentBoy ScoutDonald TrumpNew England Journal of Medicine20180529210200https://www.theage.com.au/world/north-america/hurricane-maria-killed-70-times-more-people-than-official-death-toll-20180530-p4zi9z.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedPuerto Rico: At least 4645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study, an estimate that far exceeds the official US government death toll, which stands at 64. The study, published in the New England Journal of....Tue, 29 May 2018 20:51:00 +0200theage-8552316267d358fd4a9b2cea1442587btheageen18.233299 -66.038673NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaBeth IsraelUS governmentBoy ScoutDonald TrumpNew England Journal of Medicine20180529205100https://www.watoday.com.au/world/north-america/hurricane-maria-killed-70-times-more-people-than-official-death-toll-20180530-p4zi9z.htmlPuerto Rico: At least 4645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study, an estimate that far exceeds the official US government death toll, which stands at 64. The study, published in the New England Journal of....Tue, 29 May 2018 20:40:00 +0200watoday-8552316267d358fd4a9b2cea1442587bwatodayen18.233299 -66.038673NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaBeth IsraelUS governmentBoy ScoutDonald TrumpNew England Journal of Medicine20180529204000https://www.smh.com.au/world/north-america/hurricane-maria-killed-70-times-more-people-than-official-death-toll-20180530-p4zi9z.html?utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feedPuerto Rico: At least 4645 people died as a result of Hurricane Maria and its devastation across Puerto Rico last year, according to a new Harvard study, an estimate that far exceeds the official US government death toll, which stands at 64. The study, published in the New England Journal of....Tue, 29 May 2018 20:35:00 +0200smh-8552316267d358fd4a9b2cea1442587bsmhen18.233299 -66.038673NaturalDisastersPublicHealthHarvard T.H. ChanHurricane MariaBeth IsraelUS governmentBoy ScoutDonald TrumpNew England Journal of Medicine20180529203500https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/cyclone-mekunu-kills-eleven-and-leaves-dozens-missing-1.734214General view after Cyclone Mekunu in Salalah, Oman May 26, 2018. Oman News Agency. The strongest cyclone to ever hit southern Oman and neighbouring Yemen killed eleven people while more than 30 remain missing following the torrential downpour and flooding, authorities said.Sun, 27 May 2018 15:01:00 +0200thenational-a07b7309e089b56c07b95cacb4102804thenationalen25.59631 49.58643FloodingNaturalDisastersZayed Al NahyanRed CrescentNews Agencybin Zayed Al NahyanSultan QaboosQaboos bin SaidSultan Qaboos bin SaidKhalifa bin ZayedKhalifa bin Zayed Al NahyanAl Nahyan20180527150100https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/cyclone-mekanu-kills-six-and-leaves-dozens-missing-1.734214General view after Cyclone Mekunu in Salalah, Oman May 26, 2018. Oman News Agency. The strongest cyclone to ever hit southern Oman and neighbouring Yemen killed at least six people while more than 30 remain missing following the torrential downpour and flooding.Sun, 27 May 2018 12:44:00 +0200thenational-2059c421eb4ad8ecf71de7cdc5cafc52thenationalen25.59631 49.58643FloodingNaturalDisastersRed CrescentNews AgencyKhalifa bin ZayedKhalifa bin Zayed Al NahyanAl NahyanZayed Al Nahyanbin Zayed Al NahyanSultan QaboosQaboos bin SaidSultan Qaboos bin Said20180527124400http://www.thenewage.co.za/cyclone-mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-oman-killing-2/Cyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman’s Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the....Sun, 27 May 2018 04:59:00 +0200thenewage-81d8f2e39b7b709f8d9d7d039e37d03cthenewageen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180527045900http://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/8/301210/World/Region/Cyclone-Mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-Oman,-killin.aspxCyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the....Sat, 26 May 2018 14:46:00 +0200ahram-EN-498ecbcb9d75a0f4c0fd939e61ee2849ahram-ENen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526144600http://www.worldbulletin.net/haberler/202447/cyclone-mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-omanThe storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the coast with torrential rains, strong winds and massive waves. World Bulletin / News Desk. Cyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day....Sat, 26 May 2018 13:39:00 +0200worldbulletin-eed96dc2a6f82f11e4b8b38243d2442aworldbulletinen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526133900http://www.ibtimes.com/storm-alberto-heavy-rain-flash-floods-expected-along-lousiana-florida-coast-2684747The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 – subtropical storm Alberto - was located about 85 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, sustaining winds of 40 miles an hour, Friday afternoon. According to the Weather Channel , Alberto was moving eastward at 2 miles an hour in the western....Sat, 26 May 2018 13:05:00 +0200ibtimes-7f687b208b25da3a861b5e8ba48a3053ibtimesen21.523451 -78.222198NaturalDisastersHurricane CenterCBSNational Hurricane CenterWeather Channel20180526130500http://www.pulse.ng/news/world/cyclone-mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-oman-killing-2-id8423461.htmlCyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the....Sat, 26 May 2018 12:21:00 +0200pulse-f2b7a78e35218489464508638e68480fpulseen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526122100http://www.ibtimes.com/storm-alberto-heavy-rain-flash-floods-expected-along-lousiana-florida-coast-2684747The first named tropical weather system of the 2018 – subtropical storm Alberto - was located about 85 miles southeast of Cozumel, Mexico, sustaining winds of 40 miles an hour, Friday afternoon. According to the Weather Channel , Alberto was moving eastward at 2 miles an hour in the western....Sat, 26 May 2018 12:08:00 +0200ibtimes-mx-7f687b208b25da3a861b5e8ba48a3053ibtimes-mxen21.523451 -78.222198NaturalDisastersHurricane CenterCBSNational Hurricane CenterWeather Channel20180526120800http://www.digitaljournal.com/news/world/cyclone-mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-oman-killing-2/article/523178By AFP 20 mins ago in World Cyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian....Sat, 26 May 2018 11:17:00 +0200digitaljournal-e3cfe5a4291f606002f447a8513ea12adigitaljournalen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526111700https://au.news.yahoo.com/cyclone-mekunu-subsides-lashing-oman-killing-2-084727309--spt.htmlCyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the....Sat, 26 May 2018 11:11:00 +0200yahoo-au-c17bcd61ef253ea6dac7056038c42a17yahoo-auen24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526111100https://www.thepeninsulaqatar.com/article/26/05/2018/Cyclone-Mekunu-subsides-after-lashing-Oman,-killing-2Salalah, Oman: Cyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on....Sat, 26 May 2018 11:00:00 +0200thepeninsulaqatar-847ae2268dc09cf41defc15ca76c2f31thepeninsulaqataren24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526110000https://www.diarioinenglish.com/english/article/?nid=20180526-513734Cyclone Mekunu was downgraded to a tropical storm Saturday, a day after lashing the southern coast of Oman and killing at least two people, authorities said. The storm had intensified to a category two cyclone as it hit Oman's Dhofar and Al-Wusta provinces on the Arabian Sea on Friday, battering the....Sat, 26 May 2018 10:57:00 +0200diariodelweb-498ecbcb9d75a0f4c0fd939e61ee2849diariodelweben24.63468 46.717911CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisasters20180526105700http://timesofoman.com/article/135030/Oman/Tropical-storm-Prepared-for-the-worst-and-hoping-for-the-bestEvacuation of citizens and residents from the Hallaniyat Islands to safe areas started yesterday. Muscat: Plans to evacuate people before tropical storm Mekunu hits parts of the Dhofar and Wusta Governorates are underway, as the nation springs into action to weather the worst of its effects.Fri, 25 May 2018 05:10:00 +0200timesofoman-247d51c260635fc80c3ebcb91e63238atimesofomanen17.01387 54.09227NaturalDisastersPublic AuthorityMinistry of DefenceAir Force20180525051000http://www.bradenton.com/news/weather/hurricane/article211804384.html#storylink=mainstageA tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico over the Memorial Day weekend is looking more and more inevitable. On Thursday, National Hurricane Center forecasters upped the odds of a storm developing from a system now near the Yucatán Peninsula to 70 percent over the next two days and 90 percent in five days.Fri, 25 May 2018 00:34:00 +0200bradenton-17b1faf048d51bc13edabffc9bd11bfebradentonen31.598499 -93.047363NaturalDisastersBrian McNoldyHurricane CenterWater ManagementDan KottlowskiNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceRandy Smith20180525003400http://www.bradenton.com/news/weather/hurricane/article211804384.htmlA tropical depression forming in the Gulf of Mexico over the Memorial Day weekend is looking more and more inevitable. On Thursday, National Hurricane Center forecasters upped the odds of a storm developing from a system now near the Yucatan peninsula to 70 percent over the next two days and 90 percent in five days.Fri, 25 May 2018 00:03:00 +0200bradenton-1c317401e32abd9f6b1db946b0132befbradentonen20.7813219818427 -88.9241550490561NaturalDisastersBrian McNoldyHurricane CenterWater ManagementDan KottlowskiNational Hurricane CenterNational Weather ServiceRandy SmithDennis Feltgen20180525000300http://english.alarabiya.net/en/News/gulf/2018/05/24/Mekunu-turns-into-category-1-cyclone-heads-toward-Salalah.htmlPatients being transferred to Muscat by the Omani military (Courtesy: OmanMOH/Twitter) Tropical storm Mekunu, which is currently headed toward Salalah from the Arabian Sea, turned into a category 1 cyclone last night, according to Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah is evacuating all patients who are....Thu, 24 May 2018 15:13:00 +0200alarabiya-en-a60d3190618106bf29748636f828b733alarabiya-enen17.01387 54.09227NaturalDisastersSultan QaboosAir Force20180524151300http://www.thegardenisland.com/2018/05/24/hawaii-news/hurricane-center-releases-2018-outlook/LIHUE Kauai could be looking at between three and six tropical cyclones in the Central Pacific in the 2018 hurricane season, a number lower than the predictions over the last several years but still within the realm of a normal-to-above-average season. Long-term averages for the Central Pacific are between four and five tropical storms in a season.Thu, 24 May 2018 12:08:00 +0200thegardenisland-156f4ddf29dda23121561a5fb845656cthegardenislandenNaturalDisastersHurricane CenterRobert BallardLa NinaEl Nino20180524120800https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/eight-missing-after-cyclone-mekunu-hits-yemen-s-socotra-island-1.733447Four of the missing were crew on board a boat that sank in the Arabian Sea and are suspected to be dead Floods from Cyclone Mekunu have cut off roads to Hadibu in Socotra. The storm is expected to hit the mainland as a Category 2 hurricane near the Oman-Yemen border on the evening of May 25, 2018. Reuters.Thu, 24 May 2018 07:19:00 +0200thenational-18e6ea3a96ab83a556ad28a0baa55d18thenationalen12.8308112039327 44.8121913095536FloodingNaturalDisastersUNbodiesUnited Nations20180524071900https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/cyclone-mekunu-at-least-eight-killed-and-three-ships-lost-in-gulf-of-aden-1.733447The control room in the northern coastal town of Hadibou has been monitoring the storm as it has affected people on Socotra. Reuters. The tropical cyclone which is currently causing chaos around Socotra Island in the Gulf of Aden is expected to hit the mainland as a Category 2 storm near the Oman-Yemen border on Friday night.Thu, 24 May 2018 06:34:00 +0200thenational-cf847752155638faf7087d199528a1bfthenationalen23.6065 58.5881FloodingMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastersWeather Underground20180524063400http://www.omanobserver.om/understanding-cyclone-mekunu/Muscat: Mekunu in Maldives is Beyah in Oman – the tropical cyclone brewing in the Arabian Sea is named after a fish – mullet. All the countries which have coasts on the Northern Indian Ocean are part of the Regional Committee and they christen all the tropical storms that are formed in the Northern part of the Indian Ocean.Thu, 24 May 2018 04:34:00 +0200omanobserver-om-f86e3ca9fa2f231f91c9f4126dfb5662omanobserver-omen17.631029 54.022049ClimateChangeNaturalDisastersRegional CommitteeMet Office20180524043400https://www.thenational.ae/world/mena/mekunu-forecast-to-make-landfall-as-category-2-hurricane-on-friday-night-1.733447The control room in the northern coastal town of Hadibou has been monitoring the storm as it has affected people on Socotra. Reuters. The tropical cyclone which is currently causing chaos around Socotra Island in the Gulf of Aden is expected to make landfall as a Category 2 hurricane near the....Thu, 24 May 2018 01:13:00 +0200thenational-71a3d2ab781080256ede9926e8016de6thenationalen23.6065 58.5881FloodingMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastersWeather Underground20180524011300http://timesofoman.com/article/135030/Oman/Tropical-storm-Prepared-for-the-worst-and-hoping-for-the-bestMuscat: Plans to evacuate people before tropical storm Mekunu hits parts of the Dhofar and Wusta Governorates are underway, as the nation springs into action to weather the worst of its effects. The storm, which is currently over the Arabian Sea, is expected to intensify into a Category Two cyclone....Wed, 23 May 2018 19:28:00 +0200timesofoman-0e9e65202f25b49aebba2567437d3074timesofomanen17.01387 54.09227NaturalDisastersPublic AuthorityMinistry of DefenceAir Force20180523192800http://timesofoman.com/article/134933/Oman/We-are-ready-to-deal-with-tropical-storm-says-PACA-chiefMuscat: As the tropical storm brewing in the Indian Ocean appeared set to reach the Oman coast at Dhofar and Wusta late Friday/early Saturday, the head of the Sultanate’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has reassured the public that adequate preparations have been made. Dr.Wed, 23 May 2018 10:21:00 +0200timesofoman-cd530ecf446d8313fc2c655f87eddabetimesofomanen23.2274849518212 58.7033613065027CivilProtectionNaturalDisastersJoint Typhoon Warning CentreQaboos UniversityUnited States EmbassyUS EmbassySultan Qaboos UniversityUnited States NavyUS NavyPublic AuthorityNasser AliMinistry of DefenceMohammed NasserSultan QaboosUK Government20180523102100http://timesofoman.com/article/134933/Oman/We-are-ready-to-deal-with-tropical-storm-says-PACA-chiefMuscat: As the tropical storm brewing in the Indian Ocean appeared set to reach the Oman coast at Dhofar and Wusta late Friday/early Saturday, the head of the Sultanate’s Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) has reassured the public that adequate preparations have been made. Dr.Tue, 22 May 2018 19:24:00 +0200timesofoman-04bc3f976dacfda7e0360b0403914025timesofomanen23.2274849518212 58.7033613065027CivilProtectionNaturalDisastersJoint Typhoon Warning CentreQaboos UniversityUnited States EmbassyUS EmbassySultan Qaboos UniversityUnited States NavyUS NavyPublic AuthorityNasser AliMinistry of DefenceMohammed NasserSultan QaboosUK Government20180522192400https://www.20minutes.fr/monde/2279135-20180528-cyclone-mekunu-onze-personnes-tuees-yemen-oman-huit-marins-toujours-portes-disparusCyclone Mekunu: Onze personnes tuées au Yémen et à Oman, huit marins toujours portés disparus. METEO L’ouragan a frappé, mercredi soir, l’île yéménite de Socotra avant d’atteindre, vendredi, le sud-ouest du sultanat d’Oman… Une route totalement inondée après le passage du cyclone Mekunu, sur l'île yéménite de Socotra, le 24 mai 2018.Mon, 28 May 2018 17:33:00 +020020minutes-96805b4dfd24379ee55a2ae54af2279020minutesfr24.63468 46.71791117:17 METEO eleven people killed in Yemen and Oman after cyclone Mekunu hurricane hit, Wednesday evening, île Yemeni Socotra before reaching, Friday, the south-west sultanate of Oman…17:17 METEO eleven people killed in Yemen and Oman after cyclone Mekunu hurricane hit, Wednesday evening, île Yemeni Socotra before reaching, Friday, the south-west sultanate of Oman…NaturalDisasters20180528173300https://www.ouest-france.fr/meteo/tempete/cyclone-mekunu-au-moins-11-personnes-tuees-au-yemen-et-oman-5788151Au moins onze personnes ont perdu la vie après le passage entre mercredi et samedi du cyclone Mekunu au sud-ouest d’Oman et sur l’île Socotra, au Yémen. Là-bas, huit marins indiens sont portés disparus alors que 1 000 familles ont dû être évacuées en raison d’importants dégâts dans leurs maisons.Mon, 28 May 2018 12:36:00 +0200OuestFrance-5970063b441a0ba4bca44e6eb429dfedOuestFrancefr15.9342452321615 47.5468006036417Cyclone Mekunu. At least 11 people killed in Yemen and omanCyclone Mekunu. At least 11 people killed in Yemen and omanNaturalDisastersRamzi Mahrous20180528123600https://www.francetvinfo.fr/meteo/cyclone-ouragan/ouragan-irma/a-un-mois-de-l-ouverture-de-la-periode-cyclonique-l-ile-de-saint-barthelemy-tente-de-reconstruire-mieux-et-plus-solide_2753493.html#xtor=RSS-3-%5blestitres%5dHuit mois après le passage dévastateur de l’ouragan Irma sur les Antilles , l'île de Saint-Barthélemy commence à peine à retrouver un aspect normal. L'île de Saint-Barthélemy en mai 2018. (JEROME VAL / RADIO FRANCE) Des reconstructions et des réaménagements sont en cours, alors que la prochaine période cyclonique ouvre dans un mois.Tue, 15 May 2018 16:10:00 +0200francetvinfo-254aebb8ae888d27c97b786fd043f0affrancetvinfofr52.2449 21.0119One month of the opening of the period cyclonique, the island of Saint-Barthélemy tries to 'rebuild better and more solid "One month of the opening of the period cyclonique, the island of Saint-Barthélemy tries to 'rebuild better and more solid "NaturalDisastersEDFRADIO FRANCEFRANCE) Des20180515161000http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1038213INSPECTION TIME. Presidential Assistant Wendel Avisado inspects defective housing projects in Tacloban during a dialogue last March. (P hoto courtesy of Tacloban city government. TACLOBAN CITY -- At least eight major concerns related to resettlement have been raised by super typhoon Yolanda....Thu, 14 Jun 2018 07:39:00 +0200pna-28d1a8ef72cb2a58e9b9a408e53e8fd7pnaen11.56242 124.3993NaturalDisastersFloodingNews AgencyHousing AuthorityRodrigo Duterte20180614073900http://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1037878MANILA -- The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Monday said the Trabaho, Negosyo, Kabuhayan (TNK) job and business fairs across the country in line with the country's celebration of its 120th Independence Day on Tuesday will push through despite rainy weather.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 09:29:00 +0200pna-1c9141d654340a2033c22275bc6a6ecbpnaen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersJacinto ParasNational PoliceArmed ForcesPhilippine NavyJail ManagementIndependence DaySports CenterCivic Center20180611092900https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/navy-ships/a21204892/nuclear-missile-submarines-chart/Until the early 1980s, only four countries in the world had nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines (SSBNs) in their inventory: the two superpowers, the Soviet Union and the United States, plus the United Kingdom and France. In 1987, China became the fifth country after commissioning a Xia....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 15:43:00 +0200popularmechanics-fd09d6b883774484861642469f68c7bcpopularmechanicsen35.2086 110.727JRCNuclearSecurityNaturalDisastersJRCSafeguardsUnited States NavyLiberation ArmySecurity CouncilU.N. Security Council20180608154300http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/will-f-35-lightnings-arrive-at-raf-marham-today-1-5549592The first F-35s were due to fly across from America to their new home at RAF Marham yesterday. But the crossing was postponed due to bad weather out in the middle of the Atlantic. Plane spotters were expected to turn out in force to see the aircraft. Farmers had set aside areas of land around the West Norfolk air base to offer vantage points.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:26:00 +0200edp24-e084e2d86b2d28d8377c3fda30b4e4e5edp24en38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersMedia LimitedRoyal Family20180606102600http://www.edp24.co.uk/news/aircraft-practise-for-queens-birthday-flypast-1-5548652They include A Voyager flying tanker, C17 Globemaster transport plane, Typhoon fighters and Tornado GR4s. So what’s the lowdown? An RAF spokesman said the aircraft were practising formation flying for the Queen’s Birthday Flypast over Buckingham Palace on Saturday.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:40:00 +0200edp24-624ebec240c86acbf900de9cf8024193edp24en36.881828 -76.250134NaturalDisasters20180606094000https://macaudailytimes.com.mo/typhoon-season-begins-first-t-warning-issued.htmlT he Macau Meteorological and Weather Bureau (SMG) issued its first typhoon warning of the season yesterday in anticipation of a tropical depression in the South China Sea, which is expected to bring heavy downpours to Macau later this week. The Bureau hoisted the T1 signal at 10:45 a.m.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 01:48:00 +0200macaudailytimes-ccf62070a0de2b741cfd1e7a5a2bd9f9macaudailytimesen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersHong Kong ObservatoryFong Soi KunSun Yat-sen20180606014800http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2149039/double-typhoon-still-unconfirmed-squalls-andWhile authorities cannot confirm if two storms brewing in the region will become a “double typhoon”, Hong Kong weather officials expect unstable conditions with squally showers and thunderstorms over the city in the coming days. After sweltering under a heatwave stretching more than two weeks,....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 11:41:00 +0200scmp-caafdf25581d1bc550dc32732ebf7307scmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20180605114100http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/2149039/double-typhoon-still-unconfirmed-squalls-and. While authorities cannot confirm if two storms brewing near the region will become a “double typhoon”, Hong Kong weather officials expect unstable conditions with squally showers and thunderstorms over the city in the coming days. After sweltering under a heatwave stretching more than two weeks,....Sun, 03 Jun 2018 12:31:00 +0200scmp-78b07c29548fd5307cf55f586cbb1c1cscmpen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisasters20180603123100https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/ewan-mackenna-so-how-is-it-then-that-you-explain-a-freak-like-chris-froome-36968940.htmlAs an example skip forward to 28.17 at the start of the attack as his power surges. Watch the tiny increase in heart-rate to go with that. Skip to 30.13 and see it again, this time as his power goes off the charts to 1,022 watts to the point he cannot keep his legs turning fast enough and has to return to the saddle.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 07:51:00 +0200independent-ie-0f91e376f8ab28ef3f9181c6fe43428findependent-ieen53.9599 -1.08424NaturalDisastersMarco PantaniCBSRobert MillarFemke Van den DriesscheChris FroomeBrian CooksonMichele Ferrari20180602075100https://www.independent.ie/sport/other-sports/cycling/ewan-mackenna-so-how-is-it-then-that-you-explain-a-freak-like-chris-froome-36968940.htmlAs an example skip forward to 28.17 at the start of the attack as his power surges. Watch the tiny increase in heart-rate to go with that. Skip to 30.13 and see it again, this time as his power goes off the charts to 1,022 watts to the point he cannot keep his legs turning fast enough and has to return to the saddle.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:01:00 +0200independent-ie-18861f0329b5b4f41348ae56e0bac1e9independent-ieen53.9599 -1.08424NaturalDisastersMarco PantaniRichard MillerCBSFemke Van den DriesscheChris FroomeBrian CooksonMichele Ferrari20180601200100http://www.pireport.org/articles/2006/08/07/tropical-storm-cause-only-minor-damage-guamHAGATNA, Guam (Pacific Daily News, August 7) – Though Tropical Storm Saomai passed over the island early yesterday with only minor damage, forecasters say residents might not want to put their storm supplies away just yet. Saomai, Vietnamese for the planet Venus, officially marks the beginning of....Sat, 26 May 2018 00:12:00 +0200pidp-a0dc4190c849b2b9b9b563f6bb7c59b5pidpen13.468333 144.798889CivilProtectionFloodingNaturalDisastersEmergencyNational Weather ServiceDaily News20180526001200https://www.sudouest.fr/2018/06/03/penurie-de-medecins-greve-l-ete-risque-d-etre-chaud-aux-urgences-5111764-10407.php#xtor=RSS-10521769la réserve sanitaire , alors que des jeunes praticiens menacent de faire la grève des gardes, et des intérimaires de boycotter les hôpitaux . Huit titulaires pour 24 postes : à Bourges , les urgences sont dans "une situation très préoccupante", de l’aveu même de la directrice du centre hospitalier Jacques-Coeur, Agnès Cornillault.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 14:52:00 +0200sudouest-5dd9a9dfc003b66c30bcb1f969149421sudouestfr47.003477 3.150443Shortage of doctors, strike: summer risk to be hot emergenciesShortage of doctors, strike: summer risk to be hot emergenciesNaturalDisastersPatrick PellouxAgnès BuzynFrançois Braun20180603145200https://www.ouest-france.fr/sante/urgences-des-hopitaux-boycott-greve-penurie-de-medecins-l-ete-risque-d-etre-chaud-5801431Avant l’été, les urgences des hôpitaux abordent cette période de congés avec quelques incertitudes. Manque de médecins, jeunes praticiens qui menacent de faire la grève des gardes… cet hiver, ils abordent l’été avec un manque persistant de médecins… Huit titulaires pour 24 postes : à Bourges, les....Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:23:00 +0200OuestFrance-a163b48ad305f066bbab2dccf923e0b1OuestFrancefr47.003477 3.150443Urgencies hospitals. Boycott, strike, shortage of médecins… summer risk to be hotUrgencies hospitals. Boycott, strike, shortage of médecins… summer risk to be hotNaturalDisastersPatrick PellouxAgnès BuzynOuest-FranceFrançois Braun20180603132300https://www.lejdd.fr/societe/ouragan-irma-ou-en-est-la-reconstruction-de-saint-barth-et-saint-martin-3668189Huit mois après le dévastateur ouragan Irma qui avait décimé les îles de Saint-Martin et de Saint-Barthélemy , la saison des cyclones reprend déjà. La tempête Alberto a ouvert le bal le 25 mai avec un peu d'avance. L'Agence nationale océanique et atmosphérique (NOAA) estime que l'année 2018 devrait....Thu, 31 May 2018 17:19:00 +0200lejdd-79db135f4c152672eaed1538679c368clejddfrHurricane Irma: where is the reconstruction of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin?Hurricane Irma: where is the reconstruction of Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin?NaturalDisastersCour des comptesEmmanuel MacronUnion européenneDaniel GibbsEdouard Philippe20180531171900https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/709419/Indonesia-boat-capsize-ramadan-tourists-holiday-eidAFP/GETTY CAPSIZE: Rescue workers carry a body after at least 15 died when two boats sank in Indonesia Dozens of people are missing after two boats overloaded with people capsized in rough water off Indonesia's coast. A wooden boat carrying 43 people sank off Makassar on Sulawesi island. It was designed for just 20 passengers.Thu, 14 Jun 2018 00:41:00 +0200dailystar-abca7aa1ca323cde694b9f0f45ea50d3dailystaren18.428396 -65.835388MaritimeSafetyEuropeMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastersMigrationHurricane MariaRoyal Navy20180614004100https://www.dailystar.co.uk/news/world-news/709419/Indonesia-boat-capsize-ramadan-tourists-holiday-eidAFP/GETTY CAPSIZE: Rescue workers carry a body after at least 15 died when two boats sank in Indonesia Dozens of people are missing after two boats overloaded with people capsized in rough water off Indonesia's coast. A wooden boat carrying 43 people sank off Makassar on Sulawesi island. It was designed for just 20 passengers.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 21:36:00 +0200dailystar-c28047bd0642d9845ad584f2e4242419dailystaren18.428396 -65.835388MaritimeSafetyEuropeMaritimeSafetyWorldNaturalDisastersMigrationHurricane MariaRoyal Navy20180613213600http://www.thegazette.com/subject/opinion/staff-columnist/june-2018-a-flood-of-memories-20180613?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+GazetteOnlineBreakingNews+%28TheGazette.com+Breaking+News%29Heavy-duty, knee-high rubber boots still sit in my basement. While they no longer hold the odors of the 2008 floods, my mind recreates the stench each time I see them. It’s a combination of gasoline, fetid earth and black mold that prompts my stomach to recoil and roll.Wed, 13 Jun 2018 14:30:00 +0200thegazette-722e907ae2ba87ff0c48bbd643e138f6thegazetteen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersHurricane Katrina20180613143000https://www.click2houston.com/news/following-floods-some-meyerland-homeowners-try-auction-routeHOUSTON Robert Arnold - A handful of Meyerland homeowners are hoping to fetch higher prices for their flood-damaged homes by selling the properties at an auction. The auction is being run by Paul Lynn and Associates. Lynn said the homeowners going this route are worried the sale of their....Wed, 13 Jun 2018 01:33:00 +0200click2houston-9f49c04be74771f9754e30607ab8c99eclick2houstonen29.7718 -95.4071NaturalDisastersPaul LynnRobert ArnoldHurricane Harvey20180613013300https://www.news4jax.com/news/investigations/neighborhoods-hurricane-hazard-fixed-after-i-team-steps-inJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Eric Wallace - A Jacksonville man fighting to protect his family and his neighborhood turns to the I-TEAM for help. His battle began eight months ago, right after Hurricane Irma hit. His concern was a utility pole that sits in his front yard -- a pole that he learned was rotten and posed a danger.Tue, 12 Jun 2018 22:48:00 +0200news4jax-56448d1c1d05ee6f5830a48942126d73news4jaxen30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersEric Wallace20180612224800https://www.marketwatch.com/story/cruzan-rum-establishes-the-island-spirit-fund-to-ensure-no-community-weathers-a-storm-alone-2018-06-12CHICAGO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Cruzan [®] Rum, producer of some of the world's finest aged rums, is proud to announce the launch of the Island Spirit Fund . Created in the aftermath of the destruction caused by last year's Hurricane Maria, the Island Spirit Fund supports disaster relief efforts in the U.Tue, 12 Jun 2018 15:08:00 +0200marketwatch-d3d46cc0ecf272d7dbc33e405c3b2e24marketwatchen41.8265 -87.6413NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaJim BeamCanadian Club20180612150800https://uk.news.yahoo.com/scientific-mystery-ancient-baobab-trees-012128229.htmlThe ancient baobab trees first sprouted on the African savannah about 1,500 years ago, inspiring awe and becoming an icon on the continent. Recognizable for their swollen trunks, one grew so large that a pub was constructed inside, attracting tourists from around the globe.Tue, 12 Jun 2018 14:24:00 +0200news-yahoo-7169861f17997dc1a7f3e1b19a765c19news-yahooen-18.90765 47.527679EnvironmentNaturalDisastersGetty ImagesDonald TrumpIvanka TrumpKim JongKim Jong UnAdrian PatrutCosta Rican20180612142400https://yubanet.com/usa/harris-velazquez-call-for-probe-into-disaster-death-counts-in-puerto-rico/WASHINGTON, D.C. June 11, 2018 – U.S. Senator Kamala D. Harris (D-CA) and Representative Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) have introduced new legislation to establish federal procedures for counting fatalities following a natural disaster. Introduced in both chambers of Congress, their legislation, the....Mon, 11 Jun 2018 20:44:00 +0200yubanet-be779bdaa0a65a5431b16ba6786f7b90yubaneten18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersBill NelsonRaul GrijalvaHurricane MariaFederal Emergency Management AgencyBennie ThompsonElizabeth WarrenEmergencyRichard BlumenthalKirsten GillibrandDianne FeinsteinEd MarkeyNydia M. VelázquezBob MenendezAccountability OfficeGovernment Accountability OfficeTom CarperBrendan BoyleHomeland SecurityNew England Journal of MedicineJosé Serrano20180611204400https://www.marketwatch.com/story/for-third-consecutive-year-poll-shows-americans-fear-natural-disasters-more-than-terrorism-global-pandemic-or-cyber-attack-combined-2018-06-11WASHINGTON, June 11, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Healthcare Ready, today released findings from a new national survey of 1,127 adults, which found for the third year in a row that the potential of a natural disaster, such as a hurricane, tornado, flood or wildfire, is the type of threat that causes most concern among Americans.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 15:23:00 +0200marketwatch-4c4c34eda6fb910e056d0634381c3a2bmarketwatchen38.9051 -77.0162NaturalDisastersTerroristAttackFlooding20180611152300http://www.bradenton.com/news/state/florida/article212920329.htmlMartha Heft learned to sew when she was 5. Little did she know that 94 years later she'd still be going at it. Heft, who lives in Clearwater, Florida, was featured in a recent video by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office . Her sewing skills have touched the lives of many around the world,....Mon, 11 Jun 2018 14:27:00 +0200bradenton-a464b46a9053ffb502e662030ac1634abradentonen18.364391 -66.561529NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaMagdalena Jimenez20180611142700http://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article212920329.htmlMartha Heft learned to sew when she was 5. Little did she know that 94 years later she'd still be going at it. Heft, who lives in Clearwater, Florida, was featured in a recent video by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office . Her sewing skills have touched the lives of many around the world,....Mon, 11 Jun 2018 04:40:00 +0200miamiherald-257ca926c0424f965dbcfca31006d123miamiheralden18.364391 -66.561529NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaMagdalena Jimenez20180611044000https://www.entornointeligente.com/cops-take-dresses-made-by-99-year-old-to-orphans-in-puerto-rico/Entornointeligente.com / 10/06/2018 – MiamiHerald. / The official death toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico – which stands at just 64 according to the government of the still struggling U.S. territory – has been widely regarded as a serious underestimate.Mon, 11 Jun 2018 02:02:00 +0200entornointeligente-1a640a508e2fb40747c53bdb1bbf94cdentornointeligenteen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane Maria20180611020200https://repeatingislands.com/2018/06/09/active-hurricane-season-ahead-noaa-says/News and commentary on Caribbean culture, literature, and the arts Active Hurricane Season Ahead, NOAA Says. Mindy Weisberger ( 24 May 2018) writes, “Brace yourself for the 2018 hurricane season — it’s going to be more active than usual, though less intense than last year’s.Sat, 09 Jun 2018 20:05:00 +0200repeatingislands-7956ed04e1697d1a695ff85c7a53db95repeatingislandsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersClimate Prediction CenterCSUColorado State UniversityGerry BellABC News20180609200500https://www.essexlive.news/news/trooping-the-colour-flypast-essex-1657575A total of 23 military aircraft will pass over Chelmsford on their way to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's 92nd birthday this afternoon. But what can you expect to see in the skies above us this afternoon? Although the Queen was born on April 21, it's tradition to celebrate her birthday publicly on a separate occasion in the summer.Sat, 09 Jun 2018 13:06:00 +0200brentwoodgazette-828ccca65e747dfd6b7f8685a9ba5073brentwoodgazetteen51.737671 0.46185NaturalDisastersEdward VIIKing Edward20180609130600https://www.essexlive.news/news/trooping-the-colour-flypast-essex-1657575A total of 23 military aircraft will pass over Chelmsford on their way to Buckingham Palace to celebrate the Queen's 92nd birthday this afternoon. But what can you expect to see in the skies above us this afternoon? Although the Queen was born on April 21, it's tradition to celebrate her birthday publicly on a separate occasion in the summer.Sat, 09 Jun 2018 12:53:00 +0200essexchronicle-828ccca65e747dfd6b7f8685a9ba5073essexchronicleen51.737671 0.46185NaturalDisastersEdward VIIKing Edward20180609125300http://www.live5news.com/story/38378586/wtocs-celebrate-the-summer-tour-kicks-off-friday-in-blufftonBLUFFTON, SC (WTOC) - WTOC is kicking off its Celebrate the Summer Tour on Friday. For the next several weeks, WTOC will be showcasing cities around the Coastal Empire and Lowcountry and making sure residents are prepared for the hurricane season. On Friday, June 8, some of the WTOC team will be in....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:58:00 +0200live5news-b555ec212eb1653dab155c89278c3810live5newsen34.905278 -93.600556NaturalDisastersAlert Weather TeamSummer TourEmergency20180608125800http://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/391297-a-spotlight-on-the-2018-hurricane-season-will-the-zika-pose-new-threatsWith the start of the 2018 hurricane season comes renewed concern about the potential spread of mosquito-borne infectious disease, including the Zika virus. Last year’s hurricane season was one of the most active on record, resulting in conditions that created a breeding ground for mosquitoes.Fri, 08 Jun 2018 12:38:00 +0200thehill-941cca44112eb993bf35733398374785thehillen18.3988 -66.0685EnvironmentCommunicableDiseasesPublicHealthNaturalDisastersHurricane MariaFlorida State UniversityAntonio CrespoHurricane HarveyEnvironmental Protection Agency20180608123800https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2018/06/08/mil-osi-united-nations-world-oceans-day-campaign-for-cleaner-healthier-seas/Source: World Meteorological Organization. WMO spotlight on oceans and climate, research, observations and safety. World Oceans Day celebrates the central role of the oceans in our lives. It also seeks to sensitize people about the impact of human actions and encourage action to protect the oceans and preserve marine life and precious ecosystems.Fri, 08 Jun 2018 10:30:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-108f0cb210cd72cb0bd199c7dee0c4a7foreignaffairs-nzen35.2086 110.727EnvironmentUNbodiesClimateChangeNaturalDisastersUNSecretaryGeneralVolvo Ocean RaceUNESCOUnited NationsAntonio GuterrezScience ProgrammeWorld Meteorological OrganizationToste TanhuaPetteri Taalasinternational Space StationVolvo Cars20180608103000http://www.miamiherald.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor/article212797339.html#storylink=hpdigestRe the June 5 article, “After shelter chaos during Irma, Miami-Dade replacing Red Cross with county workers.” Taken in its entirety, it gives a misleading impression about what the community can expect from the Red Cross for the 2018 hurricane season. As the Board of Directors of the Greater Miami &....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 07:45:00 +0200miamiherald-753c981386cc06c2dcb5b0a44bfa0a6emiamiheralden25.8321 -80.2702NaturalDisastersRed CrossEmergency20180608074500https://www.theepochtimes.com/americans-to-save-2-8-billion-on-utility-bills-as-companies-lower-rates-after-tax-cuts_2554237.htmlAmericans will save more than $2.8 billion on water, electricity, and gas bills due to rate reductions by utilities which benefited from the tax cuts approved by Republicans in Congress and signed by President Donald Trump. At least 101 utility companies around the country reduced rates for....Fri, 08 Jun 2018 00:22:00 +0200theepochtimes-f180a846da5ac4853efd92c520ac85aetheepochtimesen42.3943 -83.0789TAXUDNaturalDisastersGrover NorquistDonald TrumpJobs Act20180608002200https://www.cbsnews.com/news/high-tide-flooding-in-the-u-s-is-twice-what-it-was-30-years-ago-noaa/ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- High-tide flooding is happening across the United States at twice the rate it was just 30 years ago, according to a new report , which predicts records for such flooding will continue to be broken for decades as sea levels rise. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric....Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:46:00 +0200CBSnews-fbe8204dc3b8709811ec67427f615c78CBSnewsen47.529018 -92.527252NaturalDisastersSabine PassRutgers University20180607174600https://reliefweb.int/report/dominica/dominica-hurricane-response-situation-report-28-may-2018Situation Overview. Eight months after Hurricane Maria hit the island, there are still IDPs living in collective centres. They are the most vulnerable people, with many of them being elderly or having no relatives, houses or employment and being unable to pay a rent or other housing costs.Thu, 07 Jun 2018 17:04:00 +0200reliefWeb-a42b14cecf64764c0347e647ab754bfereliefWeben15.2987 -61.3943UNbodiesNaturalDisastersIOMHurricane MariaUNICEF20180607170400https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/education/article/TEA-issuing-Harvey-accountability-waivers-4-12972075.phpThe list of campuses, however, does not include four of the 10 Houston ISD schools that could trigger major state sanctions this year. If all four of those campuses -- Mading and Wesley elementary schools, Woodson PK-8 and Worthing High School -- do not meet state academic standards in August, the....Thu, 07 Jun 2018 05:41:00 +0200houstonchronicle-7045d63cfc9cdc3371b65fea0321afadhoustonchronicleen33.02359 -99.051331NaturalDisastersMike MorathHouston ChronicleHurricane IkeIndependent School DistrictHurricane HarveySylvester Turner20180607054100https://wn.com/Mexico_Slaps_%243_Billion_Tariffs_On_US_Bourbon_Pork_Cheese_ProduceIn a story June 6 about New 's primary election, The Associated Press erroneously attributed a quote. The quote, "In the race for governor, there will be two very different visions for New Mexico 's future. , June 6 (Reuters) - Rescuers were searching on Wednesday for seven workers who went missing....Thu, 07 Jun 2018 04:42:00 +0200wn-19d16ac5bbf5cfa36d5fb8f4626729c1wnen28.630581 -106.0737NaturalDisastersAssociated PressDebra HaalandIldefonso Guajardo20180607044200http://cbs12.com/news/local/gov-scott-sends-25-fhp-vehicles-to-puerto-rico-to-aid-in-recovery-effortsTALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday that Florida has donated 25 Florida Highway Patrol vehicles to the Puerto Rico Police Department to support law enforcement needs and Hurricane Maria recovery. “Since Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico last year, I have visited the....Wed, 06 Jun 2018 22:36:00 +0200cbs12-cb3539b91e0a8643957fe395fe40a9c8cbs12en30.4495 -84.3002NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaRick ScottFlorida Highway Patrol20180606223600https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/education/article/TEA-issuing-Harvey-accountability-waivers-4-12972075.phpAbout 1,200 Texas schools affected by Hurricane Harvey, including hundreds throughout the Houston area, won't be punished for low academic performance this year as a result of the storm's devastation, Education Commissioner Mike Morath said Wednesday. The list of campuses, however, does not include....Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:55:00 +0200houstonchronicle-2dfe7b5036bf7e612f3e0468cc747cf3houstonchronicleen33.02359 -99.051331NaturalDisastersMike MorathHouston ChronicleHurricane IkeHurricane Harvey20180606175500https://www.chron.com/news/education/article/TEA-issuing-Harvey-accountability-waivers-4-12972075.phpAbout 1,200 Texas schools impacted by Hurricane Harvey, including hundreds throughout the Houston area, will not be punished for low academic performance this year due to the storm's devastating impact, Education Commissioner Mike Morath announced Wednesday.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 17:48:00 +0200chron-c4641b4e8eebf1f134eaeedfcded8808chronen33.02359 -99.051331NaturalDisastersMike MorathKristy LoveHouston ChronicleHurricane IkeHurricane HarveyRichard Carranza20180606174800https://www.al.com/news/mobile/index.ssf/2018/06/alabamas_oldest_rookery_wiped.htmlHurricane Nate nearly destroyed Cat Island, historically one of Alabama's most important bird rookeries. While some of the island, which is made up of crushed oyster shells, is still there, the storm wiped away almost all of the vegetation. For most of the birds, that meant it was unusable for nesting this year.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 13:58:00 +0200al-7573d7a83fe9b12e857664920b15eb7ealen30.246598 -88.161256ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersCat Island20180606135800http://www.southernminn.com/around_the_web/community/article_8dc3036c-7a20-5418-9679-d2476d9859f1.htmlSandra Bullock believes her life was nothing until she became mother. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, six - and feels she had been wasting her life until she welcomed her children into it. Sandra told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Oh, my gosh, everything [changes after adoption].Wed, 06 Jun 2018 11:23:00 +0200southernminn-f7403c293c2be642e6cff074de895868southernminnen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockEntertainment TonightHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180606112300https://www.annistonstar.com/features/trending/sandra-bullock-i-was-nothing-before-kids/article_173129e1-59a9-5f47-8916-91b41d1a9778.htmlSandra Bullock believes her life was nothing until she became mother. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, six - and feels she had been wasting her life until she welcomed her children into it. Sandra told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Oh, my gosh, everything [changes after adoption].Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:16:00 +0200annistonstar-d3d6dfe3a744ca398a4ae86a914f4c90annistonstaren29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockEntertainment TonightHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180606101600http://www.hiawathaworldonline.com/news/entertainment/sandra-bullock-i-was-nothing-before-kids/article_347d434e-8924-5702-a388-dcf6c60fff95.htmlSandra Bullock believes her life was nothing until she became mother. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, six - and feels she had been wasting her life until she welcomed her children into it. Sandra told 'Entertainment Tonight': "Oh, my gosh, everything [changes after adoption].Wed, 06 Jun 2018 09:01:00 +0200hiawathaworldonline-f7403c293c2be642e6cff074de895868hiawathaworldonlineen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockEntertainment TonightHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180606090100http://www.contactmusic.net/sandra-bullock/news/sandra-bullock-i-was-nothing-before-kids_6114196believes her life was nothing until she became mother. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, six - and feels she had been wasting her life until she welcomed her children into it. Sandra told 'Entertainment Tonight': ''Oh, my gosh, everything [changes after adoption].Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:51:00 +0200contactmusic-5e3e7a2b3be1e94a8eafb341a28a8143contactmusicen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockEntertainment TonightHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180606085100http://www.gainesville.com/opinion/20180606/larry-croy-tax-money-should-fund-flood-prevention?rssfeed=trueHurricane Irma hit Gainesville in September, nine months ago, dumping more than eight inches of rain on Alachua County. This rainfall caused flooding to my home, along with my neighbor’s and three additional yards, all at the intersection of NW 39th Avenue and 136th Street.Wed, 06 Jun 2018 08:48:00 +0200gainesville-79d083af8d5abe831b0c9e4befd427d3gainesvilleen29.66403 -82.34079NaturalDisastersCounty Commission20180606084800https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/hurricane-season-has-started-heres-what-medical-experts-say-is-needed-to-save-lives_us_5b1178ade4b010565aabbccaThe 2018 hurricane season began Friday, a stressful time for communities most likely to be affected. In recent years, southeastern U.S. cities, like Houston and New Orleans, and Caribbean islands such as the U.S. Virgin Islands and Dominica have seen their infrastructure, economies and public health....Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:50:00 +0200huffingtonpost-us-en-c49279e670cf5f19ff9266a366b60ed5huffingtonpost-us-enen18.233299 -66.038673NaturalDisastersPublicHealthGetty ImagesJosé CorderoCenters for Disease Control and PreventionHurricane KatrinaSuperstorm SandyJessica RinaldiLinda Young20180606005000https://www.news4jax.com/news/investigations/army-veteran-paid-thousands-for-irma-repairs-work-still-not-doneArmy veteran paid thousands for Irma repairs, work still not done Hurricane victim, BBB warning potential customers about unreliable business. By - Reporter, anchor, Jodi Mohrmann - Managing Editor of special projects, - Senior Producer, I-TEAM JACKSONVILLE, Fla.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 23:17:00 +0200news4jax-f70d8054d3179b26a2bbbe520d78ef99news4jaxen30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersEric WallaceJodi MohrmannBetter Business BureauPam BondiFernando HernandezTom StephensBetter Business20180605231700https://www.sportfishingmag.com/crazy-tarpon-fishing-action-in-puerto-rico?dom=rss-default&src=synTarpon in the City! Dave Lewis The city of San Juan provides an impressive backdrop for John Shervington and his guide Capt. Francisco Prieto, about to release a nice Puerto Rican tarpon. On September 6th 2017 the eye of hurricane Irma passed about 60 miles to the north of Puerto Rico .Tue, 05 Jun 2018 19:42:00 +0200sportfishingmag-276865b98161eaf87c57be195915a206sportfishingmagen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersFrancisco PrietoDave Lewis20180605194200http://www.wacotrib.com/news/trending/then-and-now-revisiting-puerto-rico-months-after-the-storm/collection_ccfb573f-5d40-5042-af7b-bc04186a3692.htmlSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Associated Press photographer Ramon Espinosa spent weeks roaming Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last September. He documented the lives of Puerto Ricans who lost roofs and possessions in the storm. Others saw their houses torn completely from their foundations, leaving only concrete bases.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 17:36:00 +0200wacotrib-fc84130c71983bfb0ae8c452b0bfe16fwacotriben18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaRamon Espinosa20180605173600http://www.nola.com/opinions/index.ssf/2018/06/puerto_rico_must_not_become_th.htmlEight months after Hurricane Katrina had mauled New Orleans with a storm surge that overwhelmed the federal levees and deluged the city, President George W. Bush was in south Louisiana on April 4, 2006, to pound a few nails at a reconstruction site in the 9th Ward and repeat his plea for Congress to....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 13:52:00 +0200nola-063067d83027185944c1f68575c4fb3dnolaen18.3988 -66.0685FloodingNaturalDisastersGeorge W. BushGeorge BushHurricane MariaBeth IsraelKanye WestTim MorrisHurricane KatrinaDonald Trump20180605135200https://www.greenbiz.com/article/puerto-rico-sets-stage-microgridsAs this year’s hurricane season bears down on Puerto Rico, people are bracing for more power outages, while holding out hope that new microgrids will be built to fortify the island and people's access to electricity. The Puerto Rico Energy Commission a few weeks ago adopted a final microgrid....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 12:29:00 +0200greenbiz-81a3df131d9e02d881dd192d058f013dgreenbizen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersRenewableEnergiesEnvironmentAssociated PressHurricane MariaAES CorporationRicardo RosselloChris Johnson20180605122900https://foreignaffairs.co.nz/2018/06/05/mil-osi-usa-living-through-hurricane-maria-a-lesson-in-resilience/Source: US Federal Emergency Management Agency. Editor’s Note: Hurricane Maria changed the lives of many when it hit Puerto Rico in September 2017. Four survivors, now FEMA local hires, share their stories on how Hurricane Maria impacted their lives, and how they are making a difference in their community every day.Tue, 05 Jun 2018 06:06:00 +0200foreignaffairs-nz-7097d66ac240dc340fa156e819f37298foreignaffairs-nzen17.979601 -66.116707FloodingNaturalDisastersHurricane MariaFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergency20180605060600https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2018/06/04/no-matter-count-thousands-americans-puerto-rico-still-dire-need-helpLast weekend's dust-up over who has the correct hurricane death tally for Puerto Rico obscures what really matters: Hundreds more people lost their lives in Hurricane Maria than the government officially reported. And more than eight months after the storm struck — and as a new hurricane season....Tue, 05 Jun 2018 05:04:00 +0200dallasnews-72e81e012c6ded2319729451bf220a83dallasnewsen18.3988 -66.0685PublicHealthNaturalDisastersHarvard T.H. ChanNew York TimesThe New York TimesHurricane MariaGeorge WashingtonLos Angeles TimesDonald TrumpHurricane KatrinaDallas MavericksPuerto Rican governmentGeorge Washington University20180605050400http://www.hiawathaworldonline.com/news/entertainment/sandra-bullock-reveals-how-hurricane-katrina-convinced-her-to-adopt/article_1828f4b6-4e39-569d-b8fc-55845629da4f.htmlSandra Bullock says the impact of Hurricane Katrina convinced her to adopt children. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, five - and Sandra has admitted that it wasn't until the deadly tropical storm struck the US in 2005 that she became convinced parenthood was her destiny.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:56:00 +0200hiawathaworldonline-95dcb9e3c8262798aebb62461c12c74bhiawathaworldonlineen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180604195600https://www.annistonstar.com/features/trending/sandra-bullock-reveals-how-hurricane-katrina-convinced-her-to-adopt/article_1a6a072b-e5cc-5055-a5aa-7cff127fd7da.htmlSandra Bullock says the impact of Hurricane Katrina convinced her to adopt children. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, five - and Sandra has admitted that it wasn't until the deadly tropical storm struck the US in 2005 that she became convinced parenthood was her destiny.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:44:00 +0200annistonstar-382763a86a1c4ecc0d2fe999702ab47bannistonstaren29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180604194400http://www.southernminn.com/around_the_web/community/article_fc7759c2-08a4-5df8-924e-b099ae7942f5.htmlSandra Bullock says the impact of Hurricane Katrina convinced her to adopt children. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, five - and Sandra has admitted that it wasn't until the deadly tropical storm struck the US in 2005 that she became convinced parenthood was her destiny.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 19:25:00 +0200southernminn-95dcb9e3c8262798aebb62461c12c74bsouthernminnen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180604192500http://www.contactmusic.net/sandra-bullock/news/sandra-bullock-reveals-how-hurricane-katrina-convinced-her-to-adopt_6112822says the impact of Hurricane Katrina convinced her to adopt children. The 53-year-old actress has two adopted children - Louis, eight, and Laila, five - and Sandra has admitted that it wasn't until the deadly tropical storm struck the US in 2005 that she became convinced parenthood was her destiny.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 18:25:00 +0200contactmusic-1bfcdf28d7c56ae99ecbe0f45923cd26contactmusicen29.9564 -90.0987NaturalDisastersJesse JamesSandra BullockHurricane KatrinaHurricane] Katrina20180604182500https://abcnews.go.com/US/video/puerto-rico-residents-recovering-maria-brace-hurricane-season-55631966Victor okay I know here in double cola Puerto Rico this is ground zero. This is where hurricane Maria first made landfall in Puerto Rico. Some eight months ago while 99% of the island has had power restored there are people who live here. Still without electricity so many months later.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 16:00:00 +0200ABCnews-d0f9eb8cdba25d717cc7be118c85cd8dABCnewsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersYahoo20180604160000https://www.news4jax.com/news/politics/trumps-man-with-the-singapore-plan-joe-haginBut Hagin was undeterred, Basham said, and offered a swift retort. "The President's going to go to Baghdad," Hagin said. "We can either go with him or we can meet him when he comes back." The approach was characteristic for a man who has planned presidential trips and catered to the whims and....Mon, 04 Jun 2018 08:06:00 +0200news4jax-ad9632770b5ae853b5b7216a77fea74fnews4jaxen39.0285 125.757NaturalDisastersRonald ReaganSecret ServiceBarry BennettGeorge H.W. BushMike PompeoWest WingReince PriebusXi JinpingSarah SandersBoeingMikhail GorbachevDonald TrumpIraq WarSituation RoomJosh BoltenAir ForceKim JongKim Jong UnAir Force OneJoe Hagin20180604080600https://www.click2houston.com/news/politics/trumps-man-with-the-singapore-plan-joe-haginBut Hagin was undeterred, Basham said, and offered a swift retort. "The President's going to go to Baghdad," Hagin said. "We can either go with him or we can meet him when he comes back." The approach was characteristic for a man who has planned presidential trips and catered to the whims and....Mon, 04 Jun 2018 07:45:00 +0200click2houston-ad9632770b5ae853b5b7216a77fea74fclick2houstonen39.0285 125.757NaturalDisastersRonald ReaganSecret ServiceBarry BennettGeorge H.W. BushMike PompeoWest WingReince PriebusXi JinpingSarah SandersBoeingMikhail GorbachevDonald TrumpIraq WarSituation RoomJosh BoltenAir ForceKim JongKim Jong UnAir Force OneJoe Hagin20180604074500http://www.msnbc.com/david-gura/watch/puerto-rico-still-rebuilding-as-hurricane-season-returns-1247393859541Puerto Rico Still Rebuilding as Hurricane Season Returns. Former NYC Council Speaker and Puerto Rico Native Melissa Mark-Viverito talks about why she thinks the island is unprepared for another hurricane, and shares her ideas for a more sustainable way to rebuild eight months after Hurricane Maria. Jun.Mon, 04 Jun 2018 00:13:00 +0200msnbc-eed6bafa1dfe8c7a8ca941b38d7ee12cmsnbcen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaMelissa Mark-Viverito20180604001300https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2018/06/pain-trauma-haunt-puerto-rico-hurricane-season-begins-180603112607842.html. Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico last September, but the island is still struggling. Hurricane season is beginning in the Caribbean, and people on Puerto Rico fear they will not be able to weather another storm. Tens of thousands fled to Florida after Hurricane Maria devastated their homes eight months ago.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 13:58:00 +0200aljazeera-en-fec8dc5bcdd56f7267085e57f666cfd8aljazeera-enen18.364391 -66.561529NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaAl JazeeraAndy Gallacher20180603135800https://www.news4jax.com/news/national/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-data-showSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Puerto Ricans laid out hundreds of shoes Saturday in front of the US territory's Capitol in a makeshift memorial to those killed by Hurricane Maria -- wrapping up a week in which two reports brought fresh questions about how many people died from last year's devastating storm.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 05:14:00 +0200news4jax-407313014ba9c6d5985a022b853c941fnews4jaxen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaAnderson CooperCPIRicardo RossellóHurricane) KatrinaRafael AcevedoAlberto MartinezMario TamaArturo AlvarezGetty ImagesDonald TrumpPuerto Rican government20180603051400http://www.newswest9.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 05:05:00 +0200newswest9-b4fbcaa0ffd3c60389770c8545c76ed5newswest9en18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt Higgins20180603050500http://www.newschannel6now.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 05:03:00 +0200newschannel6now-b4fbcaa0ffd3c60389770c8545c76ed5newschannel6nowen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt Higgins20180603050300http://www.wbtv.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 05:00:00 +0200wbtv-a9c188e2e207cb3b8440df462ac3d8a1wbtven45.431469 -104.067902NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRamon EspinosaPuerto Rican government20180603050000http://www.kxxv.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:59:00 +0200kxxv-a9c188e2e207cb3b8440df462ac3d8a1kxxven45.431469 -104.067902NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRamon EspinosaPuerto Rican government20180603045900http://www.wsfa.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:54:00 +0200wsfa-1c104709c5e53c65e21b710584828de2wsfaen45.431469 -104.067902NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRamon EspinosaPuerto Rican government20180603045400http://www.eagletribune.com/cnhi_network/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-rico-s-capitol-maria-s/article_382117aa-43f4-5dbb-b015-26ecedb731fc.htmlSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:48:00 +0200eagletribune-a35e650176c9533bf602e457b40d148feagletribuneen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRicardo Rossello20180603044800http://www.live5news.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:46:00 +0200live5news-a9c188e2e207cb3b8440df462ac3d8a1live5newsen45.431469 -104.067902NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRamon EspinosaPuerto Rican government20180603044600http://www.kswo.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:35:00 +0200kswo-b4fbcaa0ffd3c60389770c8545c76ed5kswoen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt Higgins20180603043500http://www.fox19.com/story/38334508/shoe-memorial-forms-at-puerto-ricos-capitol-marias-death-toll-spikes-againSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Mourners are leaving their shoes at the Puerto Rican capitol building. Each pair honors the thousands of people believed to have lost their lives as a result of Hurricane Maria. The island's department of health released a new report revealing more deaths than initially believed.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:31:00 +0200fox19-d45b854d8b7bf77fd542f65bc7c17b5cfox19en45.431469 -104.067902NaturalDisastersEMF_HealthHurricane MariaWalt HigginsRamon EspinosaPuerto Rican government20180603043100http://www.bradenton.com/news/local/article212353184.htmlAfter 12 people died after the power went out in a Hollywood Hills nursing home in the days following Hurricane Irma in September, Gov. Rick Scott required all Florida nursing homes and assisted living facilities have generators that can power a safe temperature for 96 hours.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:09:00 +0200bradenton-e87ef24c2732e25509cb20b4f09d6a31bradentonen27.34812 -82.53727ManMadeDisastersNaturalDisastersHurricane MariaRick ScottEmergencyHome Depot20180603040900https://www.click2houston.com/news/national/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-data-showSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (CNN) - Puerto Ricans laid out hundreds of shoes Saturday in front of the US territory's Capitol in a makeshift memorial to those killed by Hurricane Maria -- wrapping up a week in which two reports brought fresh questions about how many people died from last year's devastating storm.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:07:00 +0200click2houston-407313014ba9c6d5985a022b853c941fclick2houstonen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersAlberto MartinezMario TamaArturo AlvarezHurricane MariaAnderson CooperGetty ImagesCPIRicardo RossellóDonald TrumpHurricane) KatrinaRafael AcevedoPuerto Rican government20180603040700https://www.yahoo.com/news/puerto-rico-hurricane-season-starts-171800980.htmlPartially destroyed houses are seen six months after Hurricane Maria affected Puerto Rico in Fajardo: RICARDO ARDUENGO/AFP/Getty Images Hurricane season has officially begun in Puerto Rico , where some 11,000 people remain without power after Hurricane Maria storm hit the island nearly eight months ago.Sun, 03 Jun 2018 00:44:00 +0200news-yahoo-2f03cbec89703dbaab5656ad504fa1fbnews-yahooen18.32482 -65.656471NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaFederal Emergency Management AgencyEmergencyHurricane KatrinaWalter HigginsAssociated PressWhite House PressRICARDO ARDUENGOSarah Huckabee SandersGetty ImagesHector PesqueraSarah HuckabeeDonald TrumpNew England Journal of MedicineHuckabee Sanders20180603004400https://wsvn.com/news/us-world/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-government-data-show/(CNN) — Deaths on Puerto Rico spiked sharply around the time Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory, newly released data from the island’s government show — perhaps dovetailing with assertions that the government’s official storm death toll is far too low.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:48:00 +0200wsvn-32e5ace97cf44a2ec100dbcdd776f650wsvnen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersTime WarnerHurricane MariaCable News NetworkAnderson CooperRicardo RossellóPuerto Rican government20180602204800https://www.news4jax.com/news/national/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-data-show(CNN) - Deaths on Puerto Rico spiked sharply around the time Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory, newly released data from the island's government show -- perhaps dovetailing with assertions that the government's official storm death toll is far too low.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 20:06:00 +0200news4jax-95648ce897e9ba726264ad7debaa0c3enews4jaxen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaAnderson CooperRicardo RossellóPuerto Rican government20180602200600https://www.click2houston.com/news/national/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-data-show(CNN) - Deaths on Puerto Rico spiked sharply around the time Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory, newly released data from the island's government show -- perhaps dovetailing with assertions that the government's official storm death toll is far too low.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:57:00 +0200click2houston-95648ce897e9ba726264ad7debaa0c3eclick2houstonen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaAnderson CooperRicardo RossellóPuerto Rican government20180602195700https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/puerto-rico-deaths-spiked-after-hurricane-maria-new-data-show(CNN) - Deaths on Puerto Rico spiked sharply around the time Hurricane Maria devastated the US territory, newly released data from the island's government show -- perhaps dovetailing with assertions that the government's official storm death toll is far too low.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 19:51:00 +0200clickondetroit-95648ce897e9ba726264ad7debaa0c3eclickondetroiten18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaAnderson CooperRicardo RossellóPuerto Rican government20180602195100https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/puerto-rico-braces-for-new-hurricane-season-118060200109_1.htmlis bracing for a new hurricane season just eight months after hurricane Maria, a category 4 storm, slammed into the island causing a major electricity crisis, the media reported. Maria hit Puerto Rico in September and wiped out the US territory's power grid, leaving the entire island in the dark,....Sat, 02 Jun 2018 07:51:00 +0200business-standard-e0a0962ef5489bef678e5c6049c9c8dcbusiness-standarden18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisasters20180602075100http://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2018/06/02/lingering-damage-from-irma-forces-resident-to-leave-home.htmlORANGE COUNTY -- People across Central Florida are beginning another hurricane season still dealing with damage from the last one. Orange County residents still dealing with Hurricane Irma damage; Water damage so severe, man, brother forced to leave home; Resident says management hasn't done enough;....Sat, 02 Jun 2018 05:34:00 +0200mynews13-c4b2963b5ecbd2369987eb598cad01d0mynews13en28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersConsulting Services20180602053400https://www.news4jax.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 05:11:00 +0200news4jax-10079da4218435fcbbade9a16ce2fb49news4jaxen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraAngel VeraGarcia. Marquez20180602051100https://www.click2houston.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 04:56:00 +0200click2houston-10079da4218435fcbbade9a16ce2fb49click2houstonen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloMario TamaHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyGetty ImagesEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraGarcia. Marquez20180602045600https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 04:42:00 +0200clickondetroit-10079da4218435fcbbade9a16ce2fb49clickondetroiten18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloMario TamaHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyGetty ImagesEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraGarcia. Marquez20180602044200https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:38:00 +0200clickondetroit-40ad0a7d7d5197ab07dda26aaa76d596clickondetroiten18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraAngel VeraGarcia. Marquez20180602033800https://www.click2houston.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:11:00 +0200click2houston-40ad0a7d7d5197ab07dda26aaa76d596click2houstonen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraAngel VeraGarcia. Marquez20180602031100https://www.news4jax.com/news/national/puerto-rico-braces-for-a-new-hurricane-seasonThat peace is interrupted by the hum of a machine that sits just a few feet away. It's a power generator that Vera depends on to power the device he uses four times a day to cope with his asthma. He's one of 11,000 US citizens living without power eight months after Hurricane Maria slammed into the island.Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:02:00 +0200news4jax-40ad0a7d7d5197ab07dda26aaa76d596news4jaxen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersMike ByrneRicardo RoselloHurricane MariaCarmen YulinUS ArmyEmergencyWalt HigginsLuis RiveraAngel VeraGarcia. Marquez20180602030200https://www.newsday.com/long-island/hurricane-season-preparations-1.18894774Long Islanders are facing another above-average storm season this year as hurricane season kicks into high gear this month, but county officials and utility and emergency workers say they are ready to meet it. Officials from the Red Cross, Nassau and Suffolk Counties, PSEG Long Island and National....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 22:40:00 +0200newsday-USA-1d11f9b62cee7b394734093a761b83acnewsday-USAen-4.62680232459798 55.5086875401457FloodingNaturalDisastersRed CrossSteve BelloneNational Grid20180601224000https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-institute-of-statistics-sues-government-to-obtain-death-data-hurricane-maria-2018-06-01/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico -- Puerto Rico's Institute of Statistics announced Friday that it has sued the U.S. territory's health department and demographic registry to obtain data on the number of deaths following Hurricane Maria as a growing number of critics accuse the government of lacking transparency.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 20:25:00 +0200CBSnews-08c68a319de4376da61ab9d963c3595eCBSnewsen18.428396 -65.835388NaturalDisastersAssociated PressDavid BegnaudHurricane MariaCBSRicardo RosselloGeorge WashingtonGeorge Washington University20180601202500https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/puerto-rico-hurricane-season-maria-without-power-electricity-us-weather-a8379646.htmlHurricane season has officially begun in Puerto Rico , where some 11,000 people remain without power after Hurricane Maria storm hit the island nearly eight months ago. Officials said it could take another two months to fully restore power to Puerto Rico’s 3.3m residents, extending what is already the longest blackout in US history.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 19:56:00 +0200independent-UK-ffa55aa93d2e89ff51ccb741a68404d9independent-UKen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaFederal Emergency Management AgencyHector PesqueraEmergencyDonald TrumpWalter Higgins20180601195600http://www.foxnews.com/lifestyle/2018/06/01/teen-raises-money-for-hurricane-irma-victims-by-selling-ad-space-on-her-prom-dress.htmlAfter getting approval for her mission from her parents and high school, Garcia contacted around 200 companies, both big and small, for support. If they were interested in sponsoring her, she promised to feature a 4" by 4" ad for $100 or a 6" by 6" ad for $200 on her gown, with donations raised....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 18:27:00 +0200foxnews-5eb8e35f37ba28e966adb42a773bf3a1foxnewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersArcadia University20180601182700https://www.khaleejtimes.com/sport/cricket/west-indies-too-strong-for-world-xi-in-charity-matchEvin Lewis's quickfire fifty and economical bowling from spinner Samuel Badree saw the West Indies to an emphatic 72-run victory over the World XI in the Hurricane Relief Twenty20 Challenge at Lord's on Thursday. Lewis struck 58 off 26 balls, including five sixes and as many fours in a West Indies'....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:38:00 +0200khaleejtimes-a177b9f9cd3a67c07bb69724a0331ef8khaleejtimesen7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912NaturalDisastersMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraShahid AfridiCarlos BrathwaiteAndre RussellEvin LewisDenesh RamdinSamuel Badree20180601173800https://www.cbsnews.com/news/puerto-rico-hurricane-maria-despair-11000-still-without-power/Hurricane season officially begins today, but thousands in Puerto Rico still haven't recovered from last year's. It could take another two months to fully restore power to more than 11,000 people who lost it during Hurricane Maria more than eight months ago, according to the latest estimate from the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 13:44:00 +0200CBSnews-b3e71dd6259633d565de1f151a4474e3CBSnewsen42.340981 -3.695855NaturalDisastersMike ByrneDavid BegnaudHurricane MariaCBSCarlos Reyes20180601134400https://www.thenational.ae/world/the-americas/then-and-now-puerto-ricans-struggle-to-recover-as-new-hurricane-season-begins-in-pictures-1.735938Associated Press photographer Ramon Espinosa spent weeks roaming Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria devastated the island last September. He documented the lives of Puerto Ricans who lost roofs and possessions in the storm. Others saw their houses torn completely from their foundations, leaving only concrete bases.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 12:31:00 +0200thenational-9ba122586b4f1ad28ac4ba4306ad1cf6thenationalen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaRamon Espinosa20180601123100https://in.news.yahoo.com/west-indies-outshine-world-xi-052220487.htmlWest Indies rode on an all-round effort to thrash a star-studded World XI by 72 runs in one-off the Hurricane relief T20 match at the Lord's on Thursday, 31 May. The match was organised to raise funds for the refurbishment of five cricket stadiums in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:55:00 +0200news-yahoo-in-50d533da775443da31fa74680ebb69e9news-yahoo-inenNaturalDisastersAndre FletcherThisara PereraRashid Khan20180601115500https://www.emirates247.com/sports/west-indies-too-strong-for-world-xi-in-charity-match-2018-06-01-1.669869Evin Lewis's quickfire fifty and economical bowling from spinner Samuel Badree saw the West Indies to an emphatic 72-run victory over the World XI in the Hurricane Relief Twenty20 Challenge at Lord's on Thursday. Lewis struck 58 off 26 balls, including five sixes and as many fours in a West Indies'....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 11:23:00 +0200emirates247-701027e6a515330453f4d8570a951258emirates247en7.6146933422071 80.7048965436912NaturalDisastersCarlos BrathwaiteSamuel BadreeMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraAndre RussellDenesh RamdinShahid AfridiMitchell McClenaghanEvin Lewis20180601112300https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-now/where-should-you-travel-in-june-here-are-some-ideas/465-5dbfa725-0036-485b-b0b9-f6e69201f59aCommunity members walk up to their houses after working to clear the street of debris, Tuesday, nearly three weeks after Hurricane Maria hit the island, in Pellejas, Adjuntas municipality, Puerto Rico. The men said they have received virtually no governmental assistance and their houses have no electricity or running water.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 07:56:00 +020012news-3acd3eb0049a3b07c375451001742c6c12newsen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565AgricultureNaturalDisastersMaria, LopezHurricane MariaFederal Emergency Management AgencyAngel MoralesGerald HerbertUS militaryRuben RodriguezEmergencyMarine CorpsJoe RaedleMarine Expeditionary UnitOrlando LopezU.S. NavyGetty ImagesMaria. CastilloNational GuardJose CastilloPuerto Rican government20180601075600http://www.star-telegram.com/news/nation-world/world/article212318419.html#navlink=SecListRoberto Figueroa Caballero holds a printed photo taken on Oct. 5, 2017 of him amid his seaside home that was destroyed by Hurricane Maria, as he stands on the same property with his pet dog in the La Perla neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 29, 2018.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:30:00 +0200star-telegram-15f0448958ceadd9b2af13478849fcafstar-telegramen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaRamon EspinosaRoberto Figueroa20180601063000http://www.heraldonline.com/news/nation-world/world/article212318419.html#navlink=SecListRoberto Figueroa Caballero holds a printed photo taken on Oct. 5, 2017 of him amid his seaside home that was destroyed by Hurricane Maria, as he stands on the same property with his pet dog in the La Perla neighborhood of San Juan, Puerto Rico, May 29, 2018.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 06:20:00 +0200heraldonline-15f0448958ceadd9b2af13478849fcafheraldonlineen18.3910461968874 -66.0574737809565NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaRamon EspinosaRoberto Figueroa20180601062000http://www.sunherald.com/news/local/#storylink=hpdigestIt's going to be hotter this weekend than usual on the Mississippi Coast. The heat and humidity levels will rise in South Mississippi over the weekend. The National Weather Service expects to issue a heat advisory. Two 11-year-olds from Hattiesburg, Mississippi, helped make history this week at the....Fri, 01 Jun 2018 05:10:00 +0200sunherald-2cfcaf479d369d5e9aeda85327e2fb16sunheralden30.362 -89.167343NaturalDisastersValerie JarrettPatrick NolanRoseanne BarHurricane KatrinaChanning DungeyCircuit Court20180601051000https://www.trinidadexpress.com/sports/local/world-xi-outclassed/article_e3b85b02-652f-11e8-a410-0fc9b54c7e29.htmlRUTHLESS EXECUTION: Man-of-the-Match Evin Lewis, second right, joins with his West Indies teammates in celebrating the fall of another World XI wicket during yesterday’s Hurricane Relief T20 match at Lord’s in London. Second from left is West Indies skipper Carlos Brathwaite. —Photo courtesy ICC Media.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 03:06:00 +0200trinidadexpress-69a652e843362518dedd3e02c4d59781trinidadexpressen51.4879 -0.177998NaturalDisastersCarlos BrathwaiteMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraAndre RussellEvin LewisRashid KhanDenesh RamdinSamuel Badree20180601030600https://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/windies-outshine-world-xi-in-hurricane-relief-charity-match-118060100053_1.htmlrode on an all-round effort to thrash a star-studded World XI by 72 runs in one-off the Hurricane relief T20 match at the Lord's here on Friday. The match was organised to raise funds for the refurbishment of five stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 01:31:00 +0200business-standard-0bfdd19862f82f269ce014191981d43bbusiness-standarden52.908779 -111.231201NaturalDisastersMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraShahid AfridiAndre RussellShoaib MalikEvin LewisRashid KhanChris GayleSamuel Badree20180601013100http://www.topix.com/topstories/hurricaneUSA Today - More than eight months after Hurricane Maria tore across Puerto Rico and knocked out power to virtually the entire island of 3.3 million people, full power restoration remains two months away, authorities said Thursday. The new hurricane season officially begins Friday.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:38:00 +0200topix-674e3eb1387711dc171890a2cde9bdd0topixen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersHurricane MariaUSA Today20180601003800https://www.firstpost.com/firstcricket/sports-news/west-indies-vs-world-xi-carlos-brathwaite-and-co-outshine-rest-of-world-in-hurricane-relief-charity-match-4490619.htmlLondon: West Indies rode on an all-round effort to thrash a star-studded World XI by 72 runs in one-off the Hurricane Relief T20 match at the Lord's on Friday. The match was organised to raise funds for the refurbishment of five cricket stadia in the Caribbean that were damaged by Hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:11:00 +0200firstpost-3d0e8992eecafa1373b7ef26d2e4f479firstposten33.718151 73.060547NaturalDisastersCarlos BrathwaiteRashid KhanSamuel BadreeMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraAndre RussellDinesh RamdinShahid AfridiShoaib MalikChris GayleAndre FletcherEvin Lewis20180601001100https://www.stabroeknews.com/2018/news/guyana/05/31/windies-outclass-world-xi-in-hurricane-relief/(ESPN) A star-studded West Indies line-up proved too powerful for their World XI counterparts on an entertaining if one-sided evening at Lord’s, as a quartet of cameos from Evin Lewis, Marlon Samuels, Denesh Ramdin and Andre Russell set up a hefty 72-run victory in the one-off Hurricane Relief T20 Challenge.Fri, 01 Jun 2018 00:11:00 +0200stabroeknews-d8612bd8f9401aa1b2eae75ac7ea5effstabroeknewsen37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersShahid AfridiLuke RonchiShoaib MalikFrank SinatraRashid KhanChris GayleSamuel BadreeAndre FletcherMarlon SamuelsThisara PereraSam BillingsNasser HussainAndre RussellSky SportsEvin LewisTamim IqbalDenesh Ramdin20180601001100http://www.thedailystar.net/sports/west-indies-win-big-against-tamims-world-xi-1584829West Indies recorded a comprehensive 72-run win against Shahid Afridi-led World XI in the lone Hurricane Relief T20I at Lord’s yesterday, where Bangladesh opener Tamim Iqbal failed to make any impact in the one-sided affair. Opening the innings for World XI, who were chasing a daunting 200 for win, Tamim was dismissed for two in the second over.Thu, 31 May 2018 23:11:00 +0200thedailystarBD-9b66ea2ab9ed9ff38e5e1f98ffdbae32thedailystarBDen23.7099 90.4071NaturalDisastersMarlon SamuelsAndre RussellTamim IqbalEvin LewisRashid KhanDinesh RamdinChris Gayle20180531231100https://www.12news.com/article/news/nation-now/battered-puerto-rico-still-2-months-from-full-power-as-hurricane-season-opens/465-b6570869-d1d8-4c28-9637-65f4d141cb90More than eight months after Hurricane Maria tore across Puerto Rico and knocked out power to virtually the entire island of 3.3 million people, full power restoration remains another two months away, authorities said Thursday. The new hurricane season officially begins Friday, but the Puerto Rico....Thu, 31 May 2018 21:43:00 +020012news-ec8daf2c711c5e758ec2e574ca918ad512newsen18.3988 -66.0685NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane MariaRick ScottRicardo Rossello20180531214300https://www.seattletimes.com/business/official-2-more-months-to-restore-power-in-puerto-rico/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_businessSAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The director of Puerto Rico’s power company tells The Associated Press that it could take another two months to fully restore power on the island as crews work to strengthen the electrical grid amid a new hurricane season. Walt Higgins said Thursday that the Electric....Thu, 31 May 2018 20:32:00 +0200seattletimes-0386f85f0e5982282b95cb9dd8aa9db6seattletimesen18.428396 -65.835388NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane Maria20180531203200http://www.therepublic.com/2018/05/31/cb-puerto-rico-power-company/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The director of Puerto Rico’s power company tells The Associated Press that it could take another two months to fully restore power on the island as crews work to strengthen the electrical grid amid a new hurricane season. Walt Higgins said Thursday that the Electric Power....Thu, 31 May 2018 20:25:00 +0200therepublic-d165ffb8159881c397f3676f81a92f68therepublicen18.428396 -65.835388NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane Maria20180531202500http://www.dailyjournal.net/2018/05/31/cb-puerto-rico-power-company/SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico The director of Puerto Rico’s power company tells The Associated Press that it could take another two months to fully restore power on the island as crews work to strengthen the electrical grid amid a new hurricane season. Walt Higgins said Thursday that the Electric Power....Thu, 31 May 2018 20:18:00 +0200dailyjournal-d165ffb8159881c397f3676f81a92f68dailyjournalen18.428396 -65.835388NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane Maria20180531201800http://www.startribune.com/official-2-more-months-to-restore-power-in-puerto-rico/484193151/Purchase: Order Reprint SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The director of Puerto Rico's power company tells The Associated Press that it could take another two months to fully restore power on the island as crews work to strengthen the electrical grid amid a new hurricane season.Thu, 31 May 2018 20:13:00 +0200startribune-96acc42b7dbe70755ea111c06a5e0e46startribuneen18.428396 -65.835388NaturalDisastersAssociated PressHurricane Maria20180531201300http://www.plenglish.com/index.php?o=rn&id=29575&SEO=wild-fires-affect-several-u.s.-statesWashington, Jun 14 (Prensa Latina) Hurricane winds and extreme drought are fuelling the forest fires which are burning today in seven U.S. states, including Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado, where more than 3,000 homes have been evacuated. Local media reported that Colorado firefighters have....Thu, 14 Jun 2018 19:25:00 +0200plenglish-13712d25df63bc9f5af515ad30154fadplenglishen39.148328 -119.743243NaturalDisastersState AgencyPrensa Latina20180614192500https://www.news4jax.com/news/investigations/neighborhoods-hurricane-hazard-fixed-after-i-team-steps-inJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Eric Wallace - A Jacksonville man fighting to protect his family and his neighborhood turns to the I-TEAM for help. His battle began eight months ago, right after Hurricane Irma hit. His concern was a utility pole that sits in his front yard -- a pole that he learned was rotten and posed a danger.Fri, 15 Jun 2018 00:47:00 +0200news4jax-02d6ddb492a8d1f1219a97d0e890222fnews4jaxen30.3236 -81.6779NaturalDisastersEric Wallace20180615004700https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2018-06/nsfc-nas061518.phpIMAGE: NASA's Aqua satellite saw Tropical Depression Gaemi exit Taiwan and move into the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on June 15 at 1:10 a.m. EDT (0510 UTC). Gaemi appeared elongated.... Credit: NASA/NRL. Tropical Depression Gaemi moved through Taiwan and was tracking to the northeast in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on June 15.Fri, 15 Jun 2018 20:46:00 +0200eurekalert-fb514cfb76dea46bbd6f256b60d4402deurekalerten26.4956867417201 127.966421510425NaturalDisastersNASA20180615204600https://phys.org/news/2018-06-aqua-satellite-tropical-depression-gaemi.htmlNASA's Aqua satellite saw Tropical Depression Gaemi exit Taiwan and move into the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on June 15 at 1:10 a.m. EDT (0510 UTC). Gaemi appeared elongated. Credit: NASA/NRL. Tropical Depression Gaemi moved through Taiwan and was tracking to the northeast in the Northwestern Pacific Ocean on June 15.Sat, 16 Jun 2018 13:53:00 +0200phys-96a51382e983c0324ca7cfd1d75634dephysen26.4956867417201 127.966421510425NaturalDisastersNASA20180616135300