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Please acknowledge EMM when (re)using this material http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20130619-storm-predictions-for-navy-civilian-planners 6/19/13 Extreme weather Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments With the arrival of the Atlantic hurricane and Pacific typhoon season, and the often dangerous storms that can accompany it, new technology sponsored by the Office of Naval Research ( ONR ) will be used to help Navy.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 09:04:00 +0200 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-f9ef13404f143ad90b0388dcfb7379c0 NaturalDisasters 20130620090400 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/06/18/emong-intensifies-tropical-storm-288005 MANILA (Updated, 2:48 p.m.) - Tropical Depression "Emong" has gained strength as it intensified into tropical storm and accelerated towards the northerly direction and hovering east of Luzon, said the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Tuesday. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:47:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-e7d62235c0256937326094e15ee5857f NaturalDisasters 20130618094700 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/06/10/tropical-storm-dante-moves-away-country-286666 MANILA (Updated) -- Tropical Storm “Dante,” the fourth cyclone to enter the country this year, slightly accelerated Sunday evening while moving over the Philippine Sea, weather forecasters said. As of 11 p.m., the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa).... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 21:12:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-ee2729a79eab9ac3a4328ce2714b8cb2 NaturalDisasters 20130609211200 http://www.jis.gov.jm/component/content/article/110-labour-social-security/34165-labour-minister-says-all-in-place-for-active-hurricane-season- Minister of Labour and Social Security, Hon. Derrick Kellier, says the Ministry’s disaster preparedness plans are in high gear, as the country braces for an overly active hurricane season. “As it stands now, we are beefing up our non-perishable supplies and our meetings continue with the Office of.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:53:00 +0200 jis en jis-f880f753e718a29c66db89fd52b6a087 NaturalDisasters 20130608175300 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-weakens-swirls-over-florida-004144124.html Andrea, the first tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, has become a post-tropical cyclone, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said in its latest bulletin on Friday. The storm was located about 55 miles east-northeast of Raleigh, North Carolina, and was packing maximum sustained.... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 23:34:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-ac2da2505503a75cd0dbd8d0c5ebb8d7 NaturalDisasters 35.7914 -78.6435 20130607233400 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/774914.html Based on current and projected climate signals, Atlantic basin tropical cyclone activity is forecast to be about 30 percent above the long-term norm. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 15:49:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-d8f1dd1b691fe6df81b0e46cda89b16d NaturalDisasters 20130606154900 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/cayman-islands-news/cayman-news-service/item/49600-experts-warn-of-busy-season GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman (CNS) -- As Cayman sat under a cloud of rainy weather on the eve of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season Friday, meteorological experts were warning of busy season ahead. Some forecasters are pointing to an “extremely active" hurricane season. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:35:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-c9c8bc91530050e09a4a5cf53ca9c15b NaturalDisasters 19.31950357372 -81.2540963569887 20130603163500 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/01/18567757-hurricane-season-likely-to-be-extremely-active-say-meteorologists?lite As the American heartland continues to be hammered by a late but lethal tornado season, the U.S. East Coast is bracing for what could be another damaging and deadly hurricane season triggered by unusual climate conditions.The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, which officially begins Saturday, likely.... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:18:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-3ea9dc692e4f9661933309685775d17f NaturalDisasters 20130601171800 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/five-most-intense-hurricanes-20120912 . Chris Dolce and Nick Wiltgen Published: May 29, 2013, 0:54 PM EDT weather.com. According to the Hurricane Research Division of NOAA, a total of 281 hurricanes have made landfall in the United States since 1851. MORE: There are many ways to measure the severity of the impacts these hurricanes have had on the United States throughout the years. Wed, 29 May 2013 18:57:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-0f290e3f20145ca832e829ae5c362e08 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130529185700 http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?nid=744749 Environment Canada's Canadian Hurricane Centre (CHC) is encouraging Canadians to prepare for the 2013 hurricane season. The season officially starts on June 1st. The United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) outlook, released earlier today, predicts a 70 percent.... Fri, 24 May 2013 20:27:00 +0200 gc en gc-1742e4cecb849107955911749e062a5e NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 45.3742 -75.6507 20130524202700 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/story/2013/05/24/ns-hurricane-predictions-2013.html?cmp=rss Canadian forecasters are warning warmer-than-average ocean waters and the lack of an El Nino warming of the central Pacific Ocean will contribute to an "active" hurricane season this year. Fri, 24 May 2013 18:59:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-50988c7d0449cff5626842d1af3bcd47 NaturalDisasters 20130524185900 http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/story/2013/05/24/ns-hurricane-predictions-2013.html?cmp=rss Canadian forecasters are warning warmer-than-average ocean waters and the lack of an El Nino warming of the central Pacific Ocean will contribute to an "active" hurricane season this year. Fri, 24 May 2013 17:19:00 +0200 CBC en CBC-5cc9c2b28251ff8f748156ebb5632891 NaturalDisasters 20130524171900 http://www.rnzi.com/pages/news.php?op=read&id=76259 Posted at 21:14 on 23 May, 2013 UTC. The Central Pacific Hurricane Centre says the central pacific basin is likely to have a below-normal hurricane season with one to three cyclones. For 2013, there is a 70 per cent chance of a below-normal season and a 25 per cent chance of a near-normal season. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:18:00 +0200 rnzi en rnzi-50749edaa66ecbfc07bf853e7bcad8e7 NaturalDisasters 20130523231800 http://reliefweb.int/report/samoa/australian-specialists-help-samoa-rebuild-after-cyclone-evan Source: Australian Agency for International Development Country: Samoa A team of technical specialists from the Australian Civilian Corps will spend the next 12 months in Samoa to help with its long-term recovery from Cyclone Evan. Australian High Commissioner to Samoa, Dr Stephen Henningham, said.... Thu, 23 May 2013 14:13:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-641e2386898a20120dc0cf500fc2e886 NaturalDisasters -13.6154146863405 -172.443074887285 20130523141300 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=1274470045519d771bc1f314792926 The Central Pacific Region, which includes the Hawaiian islands, is expected to experience another season of below-average tropical cyclone activity, the Central Pacific Hurricane Center announced today. The Center, along with the National Weather Service, has predicted there will be a 70 percent.... Thu, 23 May 2013 04:09:00 +0200 pina en pina-63155b1cf03f1c9872726ce21a42a9ed NaturalDisasters 20130523040900 http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Tamil-Nadu-loses-800MW-of-wind-power-to-poor-transmission/articleshow/20217522.cms Wind flows in the country’s windiest state, Tamil Nadu, have been at crazy highs over the last week, but thanks to insufficient transmission lines, wind power generated is being blown away. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:27:00 +0200 timesofindia en timesofindia-945f3eee7ccd50479b436660a45b669c NaturalDisasters 11.0060495172202 78.4013064312238 20130523002700 http://www.pina.com.fj/?p=pacnews&m=read&o=366388560519ac986797d76e8ce4f1 By PACNEWS Editor, Makereta Komai in Geneva Niue, like other Pacific Island Countries, is already implementing an integrated approach to addressing disaster risk management and climate change. And, the island nation’s chief adviser to cabinet, Richard Hipa shared this experience with.... Tue, 21 May 2013 03:17:00 +0200 pina en pina-7968697c0fde112c4c0180600a0b87a3 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment -19.0500047500816 -169.860169314311 46.20153 6.1666667 20130521031700 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/joint-un-and-oic-humanitarian-mission-commits-strengthen-partnership-philippine Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Philippines (Manila, Abu Dhabi, Cairo, Geneva, 20 June 2013): A humanitarian partnership mission to the Philippines, led jointly by the Government of the Philippines, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), the United.... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:11:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-d3503baca3e453e244d2c91283885995 NaturalDisasters UNbodies CivilProtection 14.6096 121.006 46.20153 6.1666667 20130620101100 http://www.weather.com/travel/worlds-most-amazing-tunnels-20130213 Located near a town called Kleven in Ukraine, this 1.8-mile-long tree-covered tunnel is part of a private railway for trains delivering wood to a local factory. It has come to be called the "Tunnel of Love." From easing traffic congestion to providing faster and safer ways to travel long distances,.... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:35:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-1ca9b580c88deee16feea343f58592e6 NaturalDisasters 50.4482 30.5021 20130618203500 http://www.malaysiakini.com/news/233196 FREE YOURSAY The authorities must get to the bottom of this tragedy. They owe it to the families of the victims and to the public. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:37:00 +0200 malaysiakini en malaysiakini-300095c79b65e9f8f722261c7a1737a3 NaturalDisasters 20130618043700 http://www.vanguardngr.com/2013/06/floods-and-famine-the-future-is-here-1-2/ With flood ravaging virtually every nation on earth where there has been record rainfall, it is important to issue a reminder to Governments and the people of this country that the devastation this year is likely to be worse than what we suffered last year. Read last year’s warning first and wait for this year’s. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 04:07:00 +0200 vanguardngr en vanguardngr-05a80c8bde1df420146532142fd687b1 Environment EU-USA FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters ClimateChange 20130617040700 http://www.itv.com/news/2013-06-15/kate-middleton-makes-her-final-public-appearance-before-royal-birth-at-queens-trooping-the-colour-parade/ Kate Middleton has made her final public appearance before the birth of her first child when she attended the Trooping the Colour parade. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 17:37:00 +0200 itv en itv-4f25d6fc600f859e3ea9e353b0b3d90d NaturalDisasters 20130615173700 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-smiles-trooping-colour-1954116 She travelled to the pageant in a carriage with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:32:00 +0200 themirror en themirror-7581a3b7a6c829df828adba827c00155 NaturalDisasters 20130615123200 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-smiles-trooping-colour-1954116 She travelled to the pageant in a carriage with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:31:00 +0200 sundaymirror en sundaymirror-7581a3b7a6c829df828adba827c00155 NaturalDisasters 20130615123100 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-duchess-cambridge-attend-1954116 She will ride in a carriage with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry as The Queen celebrates her official birthday Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:47:00 +0200 themirror en themirror-20f6950c926890676466388097721a01 NaturalDisasters 52.2163 0.119851 20130615114700 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/kate-middleton-duchess-cambridge-attend-1954116 She will ride in a carriage with the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry as The Queen celebrates her official birthday Sat, 15 Jun 2013 11:45:00 +0200 sundaymirror en sundaymirror-20f6950c926890676466388097721a01 NaturalDisasters 52.2163 0.119851 20130615114500 http://web.orange.co.uk/article/news/duke_of_edinburgh_to_miss_trooping_the_colour Thousands of people are expected to be in central London to watch the annual Trooping the Colour parade today. More than 1,000 soldiers and horses will take part in the traditional display of pomp and pageantry which celebrates the Queen's official birthday. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:42:00 +0200 ananova en ananova-2282622d4707f258282816f4c400d5de NaturalDisasters 51.4879 -0.177998 55.968 -3.21391 20130615104200 http://news.sky.com/story/1104001/duke-of-edinburgh-to-miss-trooping-the-colour Thousands are expected on the streets for the annual parade in honour of the Queen's official birthday. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:36:00 +0200 skynews en skynews-1d3d1884a72b9a886829a10a1107e8ae NaturalDisasters 55.968 -3.21391 20130615103600 http://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2013/06/12/2003564612 Typhoons could improve marine primary production in an area, turning it into a better fishing area, the Council of Agriculture’s Fisheries Research Institute said yesterday. The institute last year monitored the environments of fishing grounds surrounding Taiwan. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:58:00 +0200 taipeitimes en taipeitimes-96023401dba817b88ba817ef51cfb996 Environment NaturalDisasters Fisheries 20130611185800 http://www.asianewsnet.net/Raindrops-arent-falling-on-Tokyo-heads-yet-47800.html The rainy season started about two weeks ago in Tokyo, so isn’t it about time for some rain? The Japan Meteorological Agency declared this year’s rainy season had started in the Kanto region on May 2 ..... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:28:00 +0200 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-fa99a44ba6243645dbcc4a792441c2ff NaturalDisasters 35.6831 139.809 20130611102800 http://gulfnews.com/news/gulf/uae/society/pure-gold-jewellers-help-typhoon-bopha-victims-1.1194758?utm_content=1.1194758&utm_medium=RSS&utm_source=Feeds&utm_campaign=Pure_Gold_Jewellers_help_Typhoon_Bopha_victims&localLinksEnabled=false&utm_term=UAE_news_RSS_feed Dubai: Pure Gold Jewellers has donated $50,000 (Dh183,650) to help Typhoon Bopha victims in the Philippines by rebuilding their communities. The donation was made to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), the Philippine Government agency primarily responsible for the.... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 17:11:00 +0200 gulfnews en gulfnews-20571ba6f1557a54d413dff8ca92f9fc NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 24.9236719671539 55.3680743489458 20130609171100 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Nation&title=Class-opening-smooth-amid-minor-glitches&id=71266 OFFICIALS YESTERDAY declared generally peaceful and smooth opening of classes amid the perennial lack of textbooks and facilities in some areas, officials said. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:59:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-f0f3ca7da247a943898cc46a48100d3f NaturalDisasters 20130603185900 http://7thspace.com/headlines/438625/lcq12_fire_services_facilities_in_islands_district_and_hong_kong_waters.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following is a written reply by the Secretary for Security, Mr Lai Tung-kwok, to a question by the Hon Tam Yiu-chung in the Legislative Council today (May 29): Question: In January this year, a fireboat took as long as 40 minutes to arrive at the fire scene after receipt of.... Wed, 29 May 2013 10:23:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-6aead53b30c319883db29474a7204ab5 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130529102300 http://www.IRINnews.org/Report/98104/Analysis-Potential-pitfalls-of-big-data-for-humanitarians BANGKOK, 27 May 2013 (IRIN) - Humanitarians and crisis-affected communities are increasingly exploiting new technologies to gather near real-time information to prepare for, prevent and handle disasters, even as analysts caution against overreliance on “big data”. Mon, 27 May 2013 14:59:00 +0200 irinnews en irinnews-2061478805be02348d050f1dd69a5e7c NaturalDisasters UNbodies 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20130527145900 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/309873/cbb/australian-aid-and-ilo-support-sustainable-livelihoods-in-philippines-worst-typhoon-hit-areas Almost five months after typhoon Pablo (Bopha) hit the province of Davao Oriental in eastern Mindanao, Philippines, disaster affected families in the municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston still need help. After the typhoon, over a million workers lost their sources of income. Fri, 24 May 2013 06:18:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-d6ccbe5ab364e7cf1fa32fc57bcc96ce UNbodies Environment NaturalDisasters Echo 7.572814 126.563103 42.3753 -71.1026 7.806543 126.405998 20130524061800 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/australian-aid-and-ilo-support-sustainable-livelihoods-philippines-worst-typhoon Source: International Labour Organization Country: Australia, Philippines Almost five months after typhoon Pablo (Bopha) hit the province of Davao Oriental in eastern Mindanao, Philippines, disaster-affected families in the municipalities of Baganga, Cateel and Boston still need help. Thu, 23 May 2013 06:05:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-2f34962ef085209de9dcdba10a136921 UNbodies Echo Environment NaturalDisasters 7.572814 126.563103 42.3753 -71.1026 -35.3499 149.042 7.806543 126.405998 20130523060500 http://7thspace.com/headlines/438308/lcq16_private_mooring.html Hong Kong (HKSAR) - Following a question by the Hon Dennis Kwok and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport and Housing, Professor Anthony Cheung Bing-leung, in the Legislative Council today (May 22): Question: Under the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance (Cap. 313) and the Shipping and Port Control Regulations (Cap. Wed, 22 May 2013 13:07:00 +0200 7thspace en 7thspace-809a6697e60f317b09889883a6850bfa NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130522130700 http://news.yahoo.com/climate-change-destroy-york-city-134833101.html The city of New York — America's largest metropolis and home to over 8 million people — will be ravaged by the effects of climate change within a few years. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 15:58:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-54dd9f125393b0c1d61eb41b04092e14 NaturalDisasters Ecology Environment ClimateChange 40.6222 -73.9878 20130620155800 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/few-coastal-residents-prepared-hurricane-season-study-finds-20130618 Despite scars left by Superstorm Sandy, many coastal residents are largely unprepared for this year's hurricane season, according to a survey recently conducted by the American Red Cross and The Weather Channel. Nearly one-third of respondents said they don't know where they'd go during an.... Wed, 19 Jun 2013 18:51:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-133a1411c316b816ab14fbc811fdf126 NaturalDisasters Echo 20130619185100 http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/06/17/tropical-depression-forms-off-the-coast-of-belize/2431095/ MIAMI (AP) -- Forecasters say a tropical depression is expected to bring at least three to five inches of rain to parts of Guatemala, Belize, Honduras and southern Mexico. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the depression formed Monday off Belize and was moving early Tuesday over parts of Belize and northern Guatemala. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:36:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-b6c9da9e835f13ebe72a7c804bf67eaf NaturalDisasters 14.09905 -87.203087 25.8321 -80.2702 17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 14.6449445866494 -90.4946642899254 20130618163600 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-m-dietlin/making-a-difference-the-w_28_b_3455578.html Yes, it's that time of year again when the numbers for donations in the previous year are released and everyone is wondering what happened in 2012. Did Americans make more or less charitable donations to their favorite charitable causes? Will giving ever return to the levels seen in 2007 which was.... Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:48:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-Italia-en en huffingtonpost-Italia-en-9b7099c5835dfc6860b57b4238c15014 FinancialCrisis NaturalDisasters 20130618124800 http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2013/06/17/tropical-depression-forms-off-the-coast-of-belize/2431095/ A tropical depression has formed near Central America and will bring heavy rain to the area Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:00:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-6808bfd081909583775e07584655d35f NaturalDisasters 17.5442008341609 -88.4189507534552 38.9051 -77.0162 20130617220000 http://www.weather.com/sports-rec/weather-ventures/fabien-cousteau-takes-grandfathers-legacy-new-depths-20130613 The grandson of underwater explorer Jacques-Yves Cousteau, Fabien is preparing to submerge himself in the NOAA-owned and Florida International University-managed Aquarius vessel for an endeavor , according to a press release. known simply as Mission 31 During his 31 days underwater in the Florida.... Mon, 17 Jun 2013 21:52:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-4e868954d7d1e18c4b3a09d9a4974755 Environment NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130617215200 http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/352309 Do dust and warm, dry air from the Sahara desert affect the intensity of Atlantic hurricanes? NASA’s Hurricane and Severe Storms Sentinel, or HS3, mission aims to find out. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 20:48:00 +0200 digitaljournal en digitaljournal-84344f8de9adfc03bbc6fa04b696cf20 NaturalDisasters 20130615204800 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/14/us/colorado-fires-lost-home/index.html Around 3 p.m. Tuesday, Bill Moreau got a call at work from a friend warning him that he'd better get home. The Black Forest Fire was headed toward his neighborhood. That day, there was little indication that the fire would pick up as it has, moving with a ferocity that has shocked seasoned emergency professionals. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 01:48:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-3347576ebd3f484976fe309ba3f9c0ca NaturalDisasters Environment 20130615014800 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/14/us/colorado-fires-lost-home/index.html Colorado Springs (CNN) -- Nearly 400 homes have been destroyed in what authorities believe is the worst wildfire in Colorado history. Every single one of them has a story, and there are sure to be plenty more told as Friday's forecast predicts more scorching heat and strong winds. Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:10:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-7f76b5fdb59fe0c8a8eb556b367314e4 NaturalDisasters Environment 20130615001000 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/14/us/colorado-fires/index.html?eref=rss_mostpopular More than 375 homes have been destroyed in what authorities believe is the worst wildfire in Colorado history. Every single one of them has a story, and there are sure to be plenty more told as Friday's forecast predicts more scorching heat and strong winds. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:38:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-e12bcac7563c3fe9f518f9b612a93f0c NaturalDisasters Environment 20130614193800 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/11/nyregion/new-york-city-faces-increasing-risk-from-climate-change-new-data-show.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Over 800,000 New York City residents will live in flood zones by the 2050s, according to warnings issued by the Bloomberg administration, which hopes to encourage better preparation for climate change. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:32:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-d2da4ca0d1d1ea14538b9151201d27c5 ClimateChange Environment NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130614113200 http://news.yahoo.com/2-3-people-face-hunger-haiti-woes-mount-074207335.html BELLE ANSE, Haiti (AP) — The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 09:38:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-753182cf8d2bb6cee8f76ff413d50d32 Development NaturalDisasters Environment FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth EuropeAid UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 20130614093800 http://www.thenewage.co.za/Detail.aspx?news_id=98309&cat_id=1020 The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:18:00 +0200 thenewage en thenewage-2cef3d28e64d6e5b8c75512e56c478dd Development NaturalDisasters Environment FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth EuropeAid UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 20130613201800 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/haiti-earthquake-recovery-emergency-appeal-n%C2%B0-mdrht008-operation-update-n%C2%BA-34 Source: IFRC Country: Haiti The overall budget is 309,799,407 Swiss francs, including the Emergency Response Units (ERUs) value. The current appeal target without the ERUs value is 274,947,157 Swiss francs. Appeal coverage: 90%. Summary : The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 21:11:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-93da00c918ec4ad99507e25d79821f5f Echo NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130612211100 http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/06/12/most-expensive-auto-repair/2414027/ New Jersey is the most expensive state when it comes to car repair, and Vermont is the cheapest, a car-repair cost survey website reports. With an average total diagnostics-and-repair bill of $393, New Jersey ascended to No. 1 in 2012 from No. 10 a year earlier on CarMD.com Corp. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 14:24:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-8e4f39c3b7fef3a78f774f766ec93a91 NaturalDisasters 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 44.0685708772691 -72.6636560914385 20130612142400 http://www.incyprus.com.cy/en-gb/world-news/4329/35423/hunger-spectre-in-haiti BELLE ANSE — The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age — the tell-tale signs of malnutrition. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 12:54:00 +0200 cyprusweekly en cyprusweekly-7ad325376c7ad1e215cf04422b25878b NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment EuropeAid UNbodies PublicHealth Development 18.54299 -72.343102 20130612125400 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-06/12/c_132448733.htm by Xinhua writers Wang Hongbin, Zhang Yongxing and Zhao Xiaoqing. HOUSTON, June 11 (Xinhua) -- With this year's first named tropical storm Andrea sweeping across its east coast, the United States is likely to see a score more ahead, a few of which might make landfall along the hurricane-prone Mexico.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:02:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-291c9caef40a6d82373a8b409d7a6281 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 38.9051 -77.0162 20130612000200 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Haiti-s-hunger-hardship_14463407 BELLE ANSE, Haiti (AP) The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age the tell-tale signs of malnutrition. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 15:49:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-989bc9e294a33e21cb795db9b79c160a FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth Environment NaturalDisasters Development EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130611154900 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Haiti-s-hunger-hardship_14463407 BELLE ANSE, Haiti (AP) The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:01:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-989bc9e294a33e21cb795db9b79c160a FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth Environment NaturalDisasters Development EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130611140100 http://www.compasscayman.com/story.aspx?id=125482 BELLE ANSE, Haiti (AP) — The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti’s southern coast. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 07:06:00 +0200 caycompass en caycompass-743a87e2ed5c5b9cfd408fd149ad221d FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130611070600 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/477056/20130611/global-warming-nyc-flooding-threat-nyc-global-warming-mayor-bloomberg-global-warming-global-warming-.htm By 2050, more than 800,000 New York City residents could be in a flood zone that would encompass one quarter of the city's land. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:40:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-90d60226adc6966f12a9ddc53e3eb8bc ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130611054000 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/477056/20130611/global-warming-nyc-flooding-threat-nyc-global-warming-mayor-bloomberg-global-warming-global-warming-.htm By 2050, more than 800,000 New York City residents could be in a flood zone that would encompass one quarter of the city's land. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:28:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-a10c71b236e851b90f2413cd0c231cf1 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130611052800 http://newsday.co.tt/news/0,178985.html The Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management and first responder agencies say they are ready to deal with floods and flood-related activities for the upcoming rainy and active hurricane season. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:20:00 +0200 newsday-tt en newsday-tt-246184eb48d753a80b33f59ebf5b0409 NaturalDisasters 20130611052000 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/11/nyregion/new-york-city-faces-increasing-risk-from-climate-change-new-data-show.html?partner=rss&emc=rss More than 800,000 city residents will live in flood zones by the 2050s, according to new warnings released by the Bloomberg administration, which hopes to encourage better preparation for climate change. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 02:59:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-13c1727e49977dbfde6d3adf492f050a ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 40.6222 -73.9878 20130611025900 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/10/goldman-janitor-sandy_n_3415646.html?utm_hp_ref=new-york&ir=New%20York Deaths. At least 30 people were reported killed in eight states along the eastern seaboard by Sandy, which dropped just below hurricane status before making landfall on Monday night in New Jersey. Some people were hit by trees, others died in flooding, from electrical shocks or in car crashes linked to the storm. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 22:11:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-31fca9ba54fd438562af11984bc5f0b7 NaturalDisasters AirTransport 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 20130610221100 http://hosted2.ap.org/APDEFAULT/cae69a7523db45408eeb2b3a98c0c9c5/Article_2013-06-10-Haiti-Hunger%20Woes/id-3aecb6eae96b421bb8c33a2f6a5eda0e BELLE ANSE, Haiti (AP) — The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age — the tell-tale signs of malnutrition. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:51:00 +0200 AP en AP-a3c8903adfd57a265c5ed64717898a00 FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth Environment NaturalDisasters Development EuropeAid UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 20130610215100 http://thehimalayantimes.com/rssReference.php?headline=2%20out%20of%203%20people%20face%20hunger%20as%20Haiti%20woes%20mount&NewsID=379586 BELLE ANSE, Haiti: The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age the tell-tale signs of malnutrition. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:20:00 +0200 thehimalayantimes en thehimalayantimes-454a410136ab47569716493ec13ee340 FoodSecurityFoodAid PublicHealth Environment NaturalDisasters Development EuropeAid UNbodies 18.54299 -72.343102 20130610162000 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22526755/tropical-storm-andrea-pounds-parts-of-florida The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged vacation... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 14:21:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-bc5edb766d429b367add6f948097aaab NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130610142100 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/10/4722967/2-out-of-3-people-face-hunger.html#storylink=rss The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. Click to Continue Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:48:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-e6461d5385974555e1cc7b3ad2655f6d UNbodies Development Environment PublicHealth NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130610124800 http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130610/API/1306100559 The hair on broomstick-thin children has turned patchy and orangish, their stomachs have ballooned to the size of their heads and many look half their age - the tell-tale signs of malnutrition. Mabriole town official Geneus Lissage fears that death is imminent for these children if Haitian.... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:06:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-f5e495ec0f276c9f0a48a0d5523ba0e2 UNbodies Development Environment PublicHealth NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130610120600 http://www.thenewage.co.za/Detail.aspx?news_id=98309&cat_id=1020 The hardship of hunger abounds amid the stone homes and teepee-like huts in the mountains along Haiti's southern coast. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 11:27:00 +0200 thenewage en thenewage-9d398450ac5dd1186b50d3c9eef86c3d UNbodies Development Environment PublicHealth NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130610112700 http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2013/06/09/cities-resilience-officer/2373911/ If a massive storm threatens New Orleans this summer, residents in search of a bus ride out of town need only show up at one of 17 "EvacuSpots," each marked by a 14-foot-high stainless steel sculpture of a stick figure hailing a cab — the universal sign for "Get me out of here!" In the event of a.... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 13:01:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-e8f6aafc6ad1c8008fa296697b8d6696 TerroristAttack NaturalDisasters 29.9564 -90.0987 20130609130100 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/476353/20130608/insight-ins-tornado-alley-building-practices-boost-damage.htm In a residential neighbourhood near the centre of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:19:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-4677153640f6f948cd6176f405b26dcb NaturalDisasters 20130608151900 http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2013/6/8/worldupdates/insight-in-us-tornado-alley-building-practices-boost-damage&sec=Worldupdates (Reuters) - In a residential neighbourhood near the centre of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 15:00:00 +0200 thestar-my en thestar-my-22bf4ab78ba42987e62041235e69847a NaturalDisasters Consumers 35.347111 -97.487877 20130608150000 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/476353/20130608/insight-ins-tornado-alley-building-practices-boost-damage.htm In a residential neighbourhood near the centre of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:53:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-e6b85e3a083b80fd47c7d879a2112f60 NaturalDisasters Consumers 20130608145300 http://uk.reuters.com/article/2013/06/08/uk-usa-tornadoes-construction-insight-idUKBRE95707Q20130608?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews (Reuters) - In a residential neighbourhood near the centre of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-f1cce302789b472e99d32402b2d2c27d NaturalDisasters Consumers 35.347111 -97.487877 20130608144000 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/08/us-usa-tornadoes-construction-insight-idUSBRE95707L20130608?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews (Reuters) - In a residential neighborhood near the center of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-98131a92a3239387a6e1d728b0aa3373 NaturalDisasters Consumers 35.347111 -97.487877 20130608144000 http://news.yahoo.com/insight-tornado-alley-building-practices-boost-damage-110444131.html By Greg McCune (Reuters) - In a residential neighborhood near the center of a monster tornado that struck Moore, Oklahoma last month, two partially damaged houses stand like an island among others flattened by the storm. The walls and roofs of the buildings in a new housing development called.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 14:18:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-654f480ea22f02eae6f388423e29896b NaturalDisasters Consumers 35.347111 -97.487877 20130608141800 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130608/news/news5.html PETITE AND prim she is, but Enid Gordon of Jeffrey Town, St Mary, has a big heart. In a career spanning about 35 years, she has delivered more than 3,000 babies. And she is still labouring in the field, visiting the sick and the elderly, some of whom she travels miles to see. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 09:40:00 +0200 jamaicagleaner en jamaicagleaner-6479188aacec29235dae4508a64e45a3 NaturalDisasters 20130608094000 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/saint-kitts-and-nevis-news/skn-choice-times/item/50224-nevis-christian-council-seek-god-s-protection-during-2013-hurricane-season The service was held on Friday May 31st at the War Memorial Square in Charlestown and in attendance were government officials, members of the Christian Council and members of the public. The Council paused to seek God’s counsel, guidance, protection and assistance throughout the entire season. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:27:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-d5262a63a28d5e5c438536e04d0594f5 NaturalDisasters 57.470174 -3.225656 20130608072700 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/bvi-news ROAD TOWN, Tortola (GIS) -- Minister for Education and Culture Honourable Myron V. Walwyn is informing the Virgin Gorda community that he will hold office hours at the Vanterpool Building, on Virgin Gorda this Tuesday, June 11th from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 07:27:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-dcdc3a654d42a465e19558b54419352a UNbodies NaturalDisasters 18.4837016564817 -64.3997332409828 18.4292338571081 -64.6286184411713 20130608072700 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/07/4720031/hancock-county-man-admits-katrina.html#storylink=rss GULFPORT -- A Hancock County man, indicted with his brother, has pleaded guilty to making a false statement on a homeowner grant application for disaster assistance after Hurricane Katrina. Click to Continue Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:02:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-2cdc95232dfeddf3a2cfe21161a3a6aa NaturalDisasters 20130608050200 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/saint-kitts-and-nevis-news/skn-choice-times/item/50224-nevis-christian-council-seek-god-s-protection-during-2013-hurricane-season Chairman of the Nevis Christian Council, Father Alric Francis CHARLESTOWN, Nevis -- A day before the official start of the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane Season, the Nevis Christian Council held their annual Ecumenical Service to ask God’s protection during the June 1st to November 30th hurricane season. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 02:52:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-c2493aef788d9035f55da98ca1a2a270 NaturalDisasters 40.620468 -111.285797 37.176689 -113.2855 20130608025200 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130607?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews (Reuters) - Andrea, the first tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season, is expected to lose tropical characteristics later today, the U.S. government forecasters said on Friday. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 22:24:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-6ecebec3d984b4c11f9672a3611b28c2 NaturalDisasters 20130607222400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337255/New-York-prepares-stormy-weather-Tropical-Storm-Andrea-barrels-East-Coast-bringing-severe-flooding-tornadoes.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 New York and the East Coast is bracing itself the possibility of severe flooding and dangerous thunderstorms as Tropical Storm Andrea moves northwards up the seaboard from Florida on Friday. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 14:01:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-9ad31db4ba2427d6b7a37dec758d42b2 NaturalDisasters 41.337549 -74.364658 40.6222 -73.9878 20130607140100 http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/poverty-matters/2013/jun/07/haiti-problems-greater-cooperation-trust Haiti's recovery rests on a less piecemeal aid effort and a greater willingness to put the country in control of its own destiny In February, I wrote about the food crisis in Haiti . Three months on, I remain unconvinced that enough is being done to address it. There are still 1. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 13:38:00 +0200 guardian en guardian-bb6e112a99325b9426df7a0c7be3e47b FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters EuropeAid 18.54299 -72.343102 20130607133800 http://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/tropical-storm-andrea-bearing-fla-coast-19338793 Weakened Tropical Storm Andrea moving briskly up East Coast, bringing rains to Ga., Carolinas Fri, 07 Jun 2013 12:32:00 +0200 ABCnews en ABCnews-1538aa55962823df082813971d6e7ccd NaturalDisasters 20130607123200 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/07/18821279-east-coast-braces-for-flash-floods-twisters-as-andrea-heads-north?lite Tropical Storm Andrea weakened but remained dangerous as it moved northward Friday, threatening to cause flooding and severe thunderstorms along the East Coast.As the storm headed into South Carolina early Friday, heavy rains and wind gusts over 50 mph were reported. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:59:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-d5927c7b935271504b9ceeb28e019ec9 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 20130607115900 http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-201_162-57588170/andrea-speeding-up-southern-east-coast/ Weakening and could soon lose tropical storm status; Heading for coasts of Georgia, Carolinas after drenching Florida, spawning 8 twisters Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:52:00 +0200 CBSnews en CBSnews-453d92f124e9b99b21aed1c5b8c5c1bb NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130607115200 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-zipping-east-coast-085155009.html MIAMI (AP) — After bringing rains, heavy winds and even tornadoes to parts of Florida, Tropical Storm Andrea was moving quickly toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas early Friday, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged vacation getaways through the beginning of the weekend. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:26:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-10c481bdb6fdd6b9b71a1a3925b6e9e7 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 25.8321 -80.2702 20130607112600 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22528453/tropical-storm-andrea-zipping-up-the-east-coast After bringing rains, heavy winds and even tornadoes to parts of Florida, Tropical Storm Andrea was moving quickly toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas early Friday, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 11:20:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-a513bf2d48d7c6a15d7787ff936e71de NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130607112000 http://news.yahoo.com/southwest-nova-scotia-likely-receive-worst-tropical-storm-063658019.html HALIFAX - The Canadian Hurricane Centre says southwestern Nova Scotia and much of the Maritimes will likely get a good soaking this weekend from the first named storm of the hurricane season. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:17:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-61e33f14bf0c371581f9503e6cd72626 NaturalDisasters 45.000150425 -62.998652994 20130607091700 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2337255/Tropical-storm-Andrea-batters-Florida-Mexico-heading-East-Coast.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Forecasters say Tropical Storm Andrea hit landfall hard with strong winds rain but it is weakening slowly as it crosses over Florida toward Georgia and the Carolinas. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:46:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-f29b74979f51f59f2552330539a8f5bb NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130607064600 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/06/4717936/tropical-storm-andrea-pounds-parts.html#storylink=rss MIAMI -- The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved over land toward the coast of Georgia and Click to Continue Fri, 07 Jun 2013 06:34:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-7a75cd8cac396cfd335520e878972ff4 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130607063400 http://www.newschannel5.com/story/22526755/tropical-storm-andrea-pounds-parts-of-florida The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved over land toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:02:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-632b35ef66b12436a2d517880bb7a6f7 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130607030200 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-pounds-parts-florida-004913638.html MIAMI (AP) — The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved over land toward the coast of Georgia and the Carolinas, promising sloppy commutes and waterlogged vacation getaways through the beginning of the weekend. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:01:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-ef3a820739948160c9cbb8d2e74e9580 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130607030100 http://virginislandsdailynews.com/news/first-tropical-storm-of-season-forms-over-gulf-not-expected-to-affect-v-i-1.1501014 ST. CROIX - The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season formed Wednesday evening in the east-central Gulf of Mexico. The National Hurricane Center announced at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday that Tropical Storm Andrea had formed about 310 m Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:25:00 +0200 virginislandsdailynews en virginislandsdailynews-691800280e72db79dd883e430d87e1fe NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130607002500 http://thehimalayantimes.com/rssReference.php?headline=Iraq%20blasts%20kill%20five%20&NewsID=379113 BAGHDAD: Three bombings in Baghdad, including a car bomb in a market, killed five people on Thursday, the latest in a surge in Iraq violence that has sparked fears of a revival of all-out sectarian war. Twin roadside bombs in southwest Baghdad killed three people, while a car bomb in a market in the.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:08:00 +0200 thehimalayantimes en thehimalayantimes-68a0820e5b9c70c2582cabd7b44697cb NaturalDisasters Conflict TerroristAttack 33.334 44.3978 20130606220800 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-06/tropical-storm-andrea-moves-to-florida-with-heavy-rain.html Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season , churned toward Florida with heavy rain and the potential for tornadoes. The system was 35 miles (56 kilometers) west-southwest of Cedar Key as of 2 p.m. East Coast time, with top winds of 60 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:42:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-d2ca68c619230907b87a3291d37604a9 NaturalDisasters 29.14222 -83.051168 20130606204200 http://www.upi.com/blog/2013/06/06/Tropical-Storm-Andrea-rains-on-west-coast-of-Florida/4051370484175/ By CAROLINE LEE, UPI.com The first tropical storm of the year is pouring down on the South. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 20:05:00 +0200 upi en upi-c65eabc500da30fe4b26c4c610d3dc8c NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130606200500 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/06/us/tropical-weather-andrea/index.html Andrea neared Florida's Big Bend with 60 mph winds Thursday; The storm is not expected to become a hurricane before making landfall; Its main threat is expected to be flooding in northern Florida; The storm is expected to travel up the East Coast on Friday and Saturday. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:09:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-d4a5bcaa0b34a6dc4d18a6e37ddcc939 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130606190900 http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-06-06/tropical-storm-andrea-moves-to-florida-with-heavy-rain.html Tropical Storm Andrea, the first of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season , churned toward Florida with heavy rain and the potential for tornadoes. The system was 110 miles (117 kilometers) west of Tampa as of 11 a.m. East Coast time, with top winds of 60 miles per hour, the National Hurricane Center said. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 17:40:00 +0200 bloomberg en bloomberg-02ae5cec4caf7f2e172ed6fef4bab0a8 NaturalDisasters 28.01586 -82.452377 20130606174000 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/06/06/hurricane-sandy-victims_n_3392117.html New Jersey couple Samantha and Chris Reinhold were planning to get married in Aruba in November 2013. But after Hurricane Sandy destroyed their Staten Island home in October 2012, they realized they could no longer afford their dream wedding. Then, Samantha, 24, a hairstylist, entered herself and.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 08:56:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-Italia-en en huffingtonpost-Italia-en-fba8b7c7f1d0c2e271969858a7652ed9 NaturalDisasters 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 12.5246 -70.0265 20130606085600 http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/news/2013/06/mil-130604-nns03.htm After more than a decade of overseeing Navy Seabee efforts around the world, the First Naval Construction Division (1NCD) was decommissioned May 31 during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 22:30:00 +0200 globalsecurity en globalsecurity-e4866ee0310b98ac6a0b881e9fd806ba NaturalDisasters 36.881828 -76.250134 20130605223000 http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/artikel.php?ID=276048 Mr Paarock Vanpercy, Director General of the National Communications Authority (NCA) has stressed the need for Ghana to encourage Amateur Radio Operations. This, he said, would help the youth to develop interest in the area and move to higher levels of technological awareness. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 12:04:00 +0200 ghanaweb en ghanaweb-cbf77c869dd939e2100b1fa7b6a30ae7 NaturalDisasters Echo 5.55856 -0.200924 20130605120400 http://dotearth.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/06/04/how-storm-chasers-have-made-tornado-alley-safer/?partner=rss&emc=rss A meteorologist focused on severe weather hails the contributions of storm chasers. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:36:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-889209538c90f124e1977a93961ea74c NaturalDisasters 20130604173600 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jun/04/county-urges-residents-to-be-prepared-for-hurrican/?partner=RSS Martin County Fire Rescue’s Department Emergency Management Agency is reminding local residents about the importance of being prepared for the Atlantic hurricane season, which began on June 1 and extends until the end of November. Preparations residents are encouraged to make include stocking a.... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 16:59:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-aaa08f7f008a73d2b634683ad0058706 NaturalDisasters Echo 20130604165900 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/%E2%80%98extremely-active%E2%80%99-hurricane-season-predicted-world-vision-mobilizes-thousands-young Source: World Vision Country: Bolivia, Ecuador, Panama, World Generation of tech-savvy youth trained to assist in immediate aftermath, reporting of disasters Thousands of supplies pre-positioned in Latin America Mexico City, MEXICO (June 3, 2013) – World Vision is responding to forecaster's.... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:33:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-ba7cb8e4f64412596652b5063191c8bb NaturalDisasters Echo -0.229498 -78.5243 9.02150442757426 -79.1031930917412 -16.7090871781643 -64.6651572547587 39.175388 -91.884277 20130604073300 http://www.irishsun.com/index.php/sid/214951032/scat/b8de8e630faf3631 Florida researchers who created a hurricane-predicting computer model with an excellent track record say they're forecasting a season of above-average activity. Scientists at the Florida State University Center for Ocean-Atmospheric Prediction Studies have released their fifth annual Atlantic.... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:27:00 +0200 irishsun en irishsun-a5d55cd9cdfe6f980aa4f8b79e26d168 NaturalDisasters 20130604072700 http://www.compasscayman.com/story.aspx?id=125189 Government officials are reminding those in the Cayman Islands to ensure their travel documents are in order as hurricane season has begun. You should make copies of your key documents including passports, birth certificates, work permits and drivers’ licenses and store them in a safe place separate from the originals. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 07:05:00 +0200 caycompass en caycompass-6c7691204859558ca96d1caff3343942 NaturalDisasters Echo 19.31950357372 -81.2540963569887 20130604070500 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/barbados-news/item/49706-be-warned-every-tropical-wave-could-be-a-major-hurricane Acting Director of the Barbados Meteorological Services, Hampden Lovell, issued this caution as he reminded residents that it only takes one major system to hit Barbados or the region and create havoc. Speaking during a press conference hosted by the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) to mark the start of the 2013 season, Mr. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:38:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-6ae94922fdd3969825a8f3e1bd014fbc NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20130604033800 http://www.npr.org/2013/06/01/187726555/new-maps-aim-to-raise-awareness-of-storm-surge-danger?ft=1&f=1007 As with Hurricane Katrina and Superstorm Sandy, nearly all deaths from hurricanes come from storm surge. The danger isn't well understood by the public, however, so the National Hurricane Center is retooling its forecast and warning systems to better track and alert vulnerable residents. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:48:00 +0200 npr en npr-a76ef5803fdd41f5f46fb320d7d31826 NaturalDisasters 20130604014800 http://www.upi.com/Science_News/2013/06/03/Researchers-say-computer-model-predicts-active-hurricane-season/UPI-72911370294168/ TALLAHASSEE, Fla., June 3 (UPI) -- Florida researchers who created a hurricane-predicting computer model with an excellent track record say they're forecasting a season of above-average activity. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 23:38:00 +0200 upi en upi-8740e33d485f284f43fab1edeb5b6f2c NaturalDisasters 30.4495 -84.3002 20130603233800 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/curacao-news/item/49608-hurricane-season-2013-be-prepared WILLEMSTAD (MDC) -- June 1 is the official start of the 2013 hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico). Several seasonal forecasts are indicating that this season will be a rather active one (75% above average). The forecast team of the Colorado State University (CSU), lead by Dr. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:05:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-3d8bb356bfef66a18697fcafd92b1569 NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130603170500 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/potential-gulf-tropical-threat-20130531 The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season launched with a pair of pre-season named storms, Tropical Storms and Beryl . It was only the third year to have two named storms form in the Atlantic Basin prior to the "official" kickoff of the season, June 1. We avoided a repeat of 2012 in May. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 12:53:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-063e31dbfd2a1a325954886cc195155a NaturalDisasters 20130603125300 http://en.for-ua.com/news/2013/06/03/112735.html Saturday night, June 1, Odesa was struck by powerful hurricane winds and rain. A number of streets remains flooded, the city stopped in large traffic jams. The number of victims of the hurricane in Odesa as of 10:00 a.m. June 1 was five people, according to the press service of the Odessa City Council. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 11:36:00 +0200 forum-ua-en en forum-ua-en-c30a9aebeff594caf99b2c468431a328 NaturalDisasters 46.4693 30.7356 20130603113600 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/02/4706376/sound-off-for.html#storylink=rss It's the law. I hope all drivers will take note of the Mississippi law that use of a turn signal to make clear your intentions as one merges onto an interstate is the law. Thank you for following this law, which should be common sense for every driver. Better name. Gov. Bryant "jokingly" called the new stadium in Biloxi, "Bryant Stadium. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 06:39:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-0d3124cc70644ab4fcda6b29af677308 NaturalDisasters 30.404169 -88.907913 20130603063900 http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/international/03-Jun-2013/tornadoes-floods-kill-14-in-us-midwest CHICAGO : Tornadoes and floods in the United States killed at least 14 people, including two children, officials said Saturday, with most of the fatalities in Oklahoma where a monster twister struck last month. Friday night's storms battered areas in and around Oklahoma City with high winds, heavy.... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 04:17:00 +0200 nation en nation-96646427ac07b394a65387290219291e NaturalDisasters 35.4896 -97.5303 43.411991 -106.272003 20130603041700 http://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/potential-gulf-tropical-threat-20130531 The 2012 Atlantic hurricane season launched with a pair of pre-season named storms, Tropical Storms and Beryl . It was only the third year to have two named storms form in the Atlantic Basin prior to the "official" kickoff of the season, June 1. We avoided a repeat of 2012 in May. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 20:47:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-3dfca9d9a4e883f455f27d7a7879eda6 NaturalDisasters 20130602204700 http://www.khaleejtimes.com/kt-article-display-1.asp?xfile=data/international/2013/June/international_June33.xml&section=international Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the US Midwest, including two children, officials said Saturday, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 10:27:00 +0200 khaleejtimes en khaleejtimes-64d66ef9afda0498f4d3b14055dc854c Echo NaturalDisasters 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 20130602102700 http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/563497 Washington, June 02 (BNA) - Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the US Midwest, including two children, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Friday night's storms battered areas in and around Oklahoma City with high winds, heavy rain and hail. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:36:00 +0200 bna en bna-9a9add3e7b9d08db5f38ca9960de78b9 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 35.4896 -97.5303 20130602093600 http://www.bna.bh/portal/en/news/563497 Washington, June 02 (BNA) - Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the US Midwest, including two children, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Friday night's storms battered areas in and around Oklahoma City with high winds, heavy rain and hail. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 09:31:00 +0200 bna-en en bna-en-9a9add3e7b9d08db5f38ca9960de78b9 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 35.4896 -97.5303 20130602093100 http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/world/two-children-among-dead-as-tornadoes-floods-hit-oklahoma-and-missouri/story-e6frg6so-1226654966473 TORNADOES and floods have killed at least 14 people, two of them children, with most of the carnage near Oklahoma City, hit by a twister two weeks ago. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 08:39:00 +0200 TheAustralian en TheAustralian-32e79f1d1af7ce6d2ac30081cd97b269 NaturalDisasters 35.4896 -97.5303 20130602083900 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/85378-tornadoes-kill-14-including-2-children-in-u-s-midwest Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the U.S. Midwest, including two children, officials said Saturday, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Friday night's storms battered areas in and around Oklahoma City with high winds, heavy rain and hail. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 07:53:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-22fc61c39eaf544e22ec72b896bb39de Echo NaturalDisasters 35.4896 -97.5303 20130602075300 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/tornadoes-kill-14-in-us-midwest/695110.html Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the US Midwest, including two children, officials said Saturday, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:54:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-d042a096313a49211b2318a80cf89e02 Echo NaturalDisasters 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 20130602065400 http://www.hindustantimes.com/world-news/NorthAmerica/Tornadoes-kill-14-in-US-Midwest/Article1-1069666.aspx Tornadoes killed at least 14 people in the US Midwest, including two children, officials said on Saturday, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:04:00 +0200 HindustanTimes en HindustanTimes-859ab2697fdbf9096e401e8132fb0c9d NaturalDisasters 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 20130602060400 http://thepeninsulaqatar.com/international/239661-tornadoes-kill-nine-in-us.html An injured dog is carried out of a home damaged by a tornado in El Reno, Oklahoma, yesterday. CHICAGO: Tornadoes that ripped through Oklahoma killed nine people, including two children, officials said yesterday, as flooding hampered clean-up efforts in the US state recently ravaged by a monster twister. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 04:48:00 +0200 thepeninsulaqatar en thepeninsulaqatar-5f8a3168600a22f5481eeb9a2bafc293 NaturalDisasters 35.541222 -97.954941 20130602044800 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/tornadoes-kill-12-in-us-midwest/695110.html Tornadoes killed at least 12 people in the US Midwest, including two children, officials said Saturday, as flooding hampered cleanup efforts in Oklahoma, still recovering from a monster twister that struck last month. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 03:51:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-d87323b611aba315a906c18a43cb7417 NaturalDisasters 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 20130602035100 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Tropical-Storm-Barry-bears-down-on-Mexico-s-coast VERACRUZ, Mexico (AP) Tropical Storm Barry hit Mexico's Gulf Coast on Thursday, lashing the state of Veracruz with heavy rains but causing only minor flooding and no heavy damage in its first hours over land. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 18:23:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-486ee91ee812f8769eb55319225d2256 CivilProtection NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 19.3812344468753 -96.3927524248931 20130620182300 http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/heavy-rain-continues-in-western-japan-as-typhoon-nears Torrential rain continued to fall in western Japan on Friday, for the fourth straight day as the season's fourth typhoon approached Kyushu. The Japan Meteorological Agency said it expected up to 300 millimeters of rain to fall in Shikoku and 200 millimeters to fall in northern Kyushu and the.... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:20:00 +0200 japantoday en japantoday-c66bcc7d9604fc1e87c8a7bafbb319d9 NaturalDisasters 20130621002000 http://news.yahoo.com/barry-weakens-depression-moving-inland-mexico-220218485.html MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican state of Veracruz was hit by heavy rains on Thursday after Tropical Storm Barry moved away from Mexico's major oil installations and weakened to a Tropical Depression. Only one of Mexico's three major oil-exporting ports - Dos Bocas - remained closed, but state.... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:35:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-af960162324f5c8fa16c41eab230394a NaturalDisasters 39.175388 -91.884277 20130621003500 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/20/us-storm-barry-idUSBRE95I1H520130620?feedType=RSS&feedName=worldNews MEXICO CITY (Reuters) - The Mexican state of Veracruz was hit by heavy rains on Thursday after Tropical Storm Barry moved away from Mexico's major oil installations and weakened to a Tropical Depression. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 00:34:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-0266cd281b9107f20bd3ff23f41b1d65 NaturalDisasters 39.175388 -91.884277 20130621003400 http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article/1266046/strong-winds-and-showers-expected-tropical-storm-bebinca-nears Squally showers are expected to replace the hot and fine weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as a tropical storm comes closer to the city. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:46:00 +0200 scmp en scmp-f61b75d10e8228d02266785ecf08043a NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130621154600 http://www.nst.com.my/nation/general/pm-take-preventive-measures-1.306475?localLinksEnabled=false EMERGENCY: All agencies urged to ensure public health is protected. KUALA LUMPUR: ALL schools in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Malacca, Kuantan and Segamat will be closed today following the deteriorating air quality caused by the haze. The closure comes as a health emergency was declared by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 02:20:00 +0200 nst en nst-6d32f2522f18bc4e8a280bc4c60c1c19 PublicHealth Environment Echo NaturalDisasters 3.1442152991448 101.68960987945 20130624022000 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=37837 As of 6 pm, tropical storm Bebinca was estimated to be about 380 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to move northwest or west-nor... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 12:44:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-c0e690c68abfb74a59c681f02a850c3c NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130621124400 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=37824 As of 3 pm today, tropical Storm Bebinca was estimated to be about 410 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to move northwest at ab... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 09:39:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-e7d50bb694df4556dd00c9136d7c80ce NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130621093900 http://www.thestandard.com.hk/breaking_news_detail.asp?id=37818 At 1 p.m., the tropical Storm Bebinca was estimated to be about 430 kilometers south-southeast of Hong Kong and is forecast to move northwest at about... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:06:00 +0200 thestandard-hk en thestandard-hk-81d57ab285a34b78e862c0e2a9003924 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130621080600