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The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher. Sat, 22 Jun 2013 23:18:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-ea551790a85c78e9d6573998991523ef NaturalDisasters 20130622231800 http://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-13/super-storm-damages-homes-near-warwick/4750420 Residents say a super cell storm that tore through their town on Queensland's Southern Darling Downs was one of the worst they have experienced. Witnesses say the storm front was 100 metres wide, cutting a swathe through Pratten, north-west of Warwick about 9:00pm (AEST) last night. Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:05:00 +0200 abc-au en abc-au-fada5d107b8225f50ba9ed38b807ec61 NaturalDisasters AlternativeEnergy -28.219351 152.035599 -28.09618 151.787903 20130616110500 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/21/us/2013-atlantic-hurricane-season-fast-facts/index.html Facts: The 2013 Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 30th. The National Weather Service defines a hurricane as "an intense tropical weather system with well-defined circulation and sustained winds of 74 mph (64 knots) or higher." Hurricanes are rated according to intensity on.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:25:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-ad0ad4f7e58585a4892bd4ba398f8526 NaturalDisasters 20130612022500 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/cuba-news/item/50528-cuba-kicks-off-cyclone-season-with-good-and-bad-rains However, Andrea, the first named tropical storm of the year, did not reach hurricane force. The heaviest rains fell in Pinar del Río, in the extreme west of this Caribbean island nation, starting in early June when a low pressure system built up in the Gulf of Mexico. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 18:00:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-ec80473f9487624357df9e00f0803a6e NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 22.42528 -83.6875 20130611180000 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/08/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130608?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews (Reuters) - Post-tropical cyclone Andrea was slowly working its way out of the United States and into Canada on Saturday, leaving behind strong winds and potential flooding along the East Coast. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:44:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-b06841411343020b7b3afb01e23e4a49 NaturalDisasters 45.3742 -75.6507 41.832222 -78.586111 20130608194400 http://news.yahoo.com/cyclone-andrea-heads-united-states-strong-winds-172205922.html By Brendan O'Brien (Reuters) - Post-tropical cyclone Andrea was slowly working its way out of the United States and into Canada on Saturday, leaving behind strong winds and potential flooding along the East Coast. The storm's center, moving at 39 miles per hour, was located about 75 miles east of.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:29:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-90c91e592b4ee6422cb73743e64da24a NaturalDisasters 45.3742 -75.6507 41.832222 -78.586111 20130608192900 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 By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Cyclone Andrea made its way up the U.S. East Coast on Friday, dumping rains from the Carolinas to as far north as New England and delaying hundreds of flights. Andrea shed its tropical characteristics but still remained a threatening storm.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:38:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-9c17f71d196cfaf03bdd96c00c87829a NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 18.408384 -65.981091 20130608013800 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130607?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Cyclone Andrea made its way up the U.S. East Coast on Friday, dumping rains from the Carolinas to as far north as New England and delaying hundreds of flights. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:55:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-91d392bd9433a87f4d432d0af7731753 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 18.408384 -65.981091 20130608005500 http://www.homelandsecuritynewswire.com/dr20130606-insurers-face-minimum-4-billion-payout-from-may-u-s-storm-damage 6/6/13 Disaster insurance Enable IntenseDebate Comments: Enable IntenseDebate Comments Impact Forecasting , the catastrophe model development center of excellence at Aon Benfield, yesterday releases the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which reviews the natural disaster perils that occurred worldwide during May 2013. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:21:00 +0200 homelandsecuritynewswire en homelandsecuritynewswire-d9a28c8b4b77491ff39bcee53089c10c FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters 20130607092100 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-spinning-tornadoes-191424385.html Tropical Storm Andrea has spawned as many as six tornadoes as of 1 p.m. EDT today (June 6), with many more tornado warnings being issued, according to various news reports. There is currently a tornado watch for most of the state of Florida until 9 p.m. EDT, and those watches could start to extend further north as the storm moves inland. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:39:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-9e7f2471ffe8de3f5b9c024bb20a3bac NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130606213900 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://www.weather.com/news/weather-hurricanes/ten-most-costly-hurricanes-20130524 Throughout history hurricanes and tropical storms have ranked among the most costly natural disasters in the United States. In the last 10 years, the United States has been battered by nine of the top 10 most expensive hurricanes in history with a total price tag of more than $306 billion. This includes two hurricanes over the last two years. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 15:59:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-861dbf6e5f3a99773cf82a7fd3d579e4 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130604155900 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/barbados_news/764686.html New CDEMA head has called for greater regional and national investment in comprehensive disaster management. Mon, 03 Jun 2013 17:42:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-ba772e707d35d2cfe87aaeb920cfbf88 NaturalDisasters UNbodies UNSecretaryGeneral 20130603174200 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.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Region-urged-to-be-prepared-for-2013-hurricane-season BRIDGETOWN, Barbados (CMC) The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on Saturday, June 1, and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) is urging Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active season. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 01:19:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-916b47bff8e3ebfea0642974d0dc3f3d UNSecretaryGeneral UNbodies NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20130601011900 http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/region-urged-to-prepare-for-hurricane-season/ BRIDGETOWN, Barbados, May 31, CMC The 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season officially begins on Saturday and the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Response Management Agency (CDEMA) is urging Caribbean people to be prepared for a very active season. Noted hurricane forecasters Dr. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 00:04:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-7432fa7906be2485e304fe710efc4be5 UNSecretaryGeneral UNbodies NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20130601000400 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/ha%C3%AFti-sous-la-menace-dune-crise-alimentaire Source: CARE Country: Haiti L'insécurité alimentaire menace 1,5 million d'Haïtiens. Les populations vulnérables doivent recevoir une assistance alimentaire et être soutenues pour renforcer leurs capacités de résilience. Un Haïtien sur dix n'a aujourd'hui pas accès à une alimentation nutritive adéquate. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 16:37:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-bb64bbec37ee76bd251c3cc6bdf5c40c NaturalDisasters InternalMarket 18.54299 -72.343102 20130627163700 http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/06/23/le-point-noir-c-est-l-impreparation-1094042-4344.php Le Centre pyrénéen des risques majeurs (C-Prim) travaille sur la culture du risque, car l'histoire se répète. « Sud Ouest Dimanche ». En quoi les... Source : Sud Ouest - Régions : Aquitaine : Pyrénées-Atlantiques : Pau - Articles similaires Sun, 23 Jun 2013 07:25:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-26afe393b490998157a64bad45981e29 NaturalDisasters 43.302238 -0.370241 20130623072500 http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/06/23/le-point-noir-c-est-l-impreparation-1094042-4344.php#xtor=RSS-10521769 Le Centre pyrénéen des risques majeurs (C-Prim) travaille sur la culture du risque, car l’histoire se répète. « Sud Ouest Dimanche ». En quoi les inondations de ces derniers jours dans le Sud-Ouest ont-elles un caractère historique ? Jérôme Souchard. À l’échelle d’une vie humaine, pour les personnes qui ont moins de 70. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 06:08:00 +0200 sudouest fr sudouest-26afe393b490998157a64bad45981e29 NaturalDisasters 10.4775264514006 -3.23525097865149 5.19839161008545 9.28909025070825 20130623060800 http://espacinsular.org/spip.php?article16930 Les enfants au jardin du GARR à l’occasion de la Journée Nationale de l’Enfant Plus de 300 enfants déplacés-es ont commémoré à Christ-Roi la Journée Nationale de l’Enfant espacinsular PUERTO PRINCIPE, Haití, 13 de junio de 2013.- « An n pote kole ak Timoun yo pou yon bon anviwonman,.... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:27:00 +0200 alterpresse fr alterpresse-e09e758886de8cbcd78edda1379ad7d3 NaturalDisasters 20130613072700 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/saison-cyclonique-en-ha%C3%AFti-le-pam-lance-un-appel-humanitaire Source: UN Radio Country: Haiti Écouter Le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) a lancé mardi 11 juin un appel de fonds pour Haïti en raison des mauvaises récoltes attendues et de l’imminence de la saison des ouragans dans ce pays. La porte-parole du PAM, Elisabeth Byrs, a déclaré lors d'un point de.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 17:09:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-0d6d3c24e92f7866e1d4b5412ca00141 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130612170900 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/plus-de-300-enfants-d%C3%A9plac%C3%A9s-es-ont-comm%C3%A9mor%C3%A9-%C3%A0-christ-roi-la-journ%C3%A9e-nationale-de-l Source: Groupe d'Appui aux Rapatriés & Réfugiés Country: Haiti « An n pote kole ak Timoun yo pou yon bon anviwonman, Solidarisons-nous avec les enfants pour un bon environnement», c’est autour de ce thème que plus de 300 enfants déplacés-es provenant de 6 camps d’hébergement de la zone de.... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:52:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-d822f3ba110eb3c00ab63f975c058575 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130612005200 http://www.unmultimedia.org/radio/french/2013/06/saison-cyclonique-en-haiti-le-pam-lance-un-appel-humanitaire/ Le Programme alimentaire mondial (PAM) a lancé mardi 11 juin un appel de fonds pour Haïti en raison des mauvaises récoltes attendues et de l’imminence de la saison des ouragans dans ce pays. La porte-parole du PAM, Elisabeth Byrs, a déclaré lors d'un point de presse à Genève, que “la situation reste toujours très préoccupante [. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:28:00 +0200 unmultimedia-fr fr unmultimedia-fr-44b39577e45afaee2d68836390f21c8a NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 46.20153 6.1666667 20130611202800 http://www.ipreunion.com/evenements/reportage/2013/06/10/circulation-entre-saint-pierre-et-saint-louis-il-y-a-six-ans-le-pont-de-la-riviere-saint-tienne-s-effondrait,20662.html C’est vers 6 heures 30 plus précisément ce dimanche matin 25 février 2007 que l’ouvrage d’art, dans le sens Saint-Louis/Saint-Pierre s’est effondré. Le second pont dans le sens Saint-Pierre/Saint-Louis avait également été déstabilisé. Le radier du Ouaki ayant été emporté, toute circulation entre.... Mon, 10 Jun 2013 18:41:00 +0200 ipreunion fr ipreunion-02d1ecc62e590f97b167db180b6832c8 NaturalDisasters 46.7862 -56.1939 20130610184100 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=117721 Avec la saison cyclonique, Haïti vit au rythme de menaces constantes. Selon les prévisions, une saison pluvieuse et cyclonique très active est redoutée cette année, et 600 000 personnes pourraient être affectées. Au cas où il y aurait le passage d'ouragans sur le pays, l'addition pourrait être salée vu la vulnérabilité de cette partie de l'île. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 16:25:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-190b4e1092951b5891b7dcc132977522 NaturalDisasters PublicHealth 18.54299 -72.343102 20130608162500 http://www.arcinfo.ch/fr/societe/loisirs-et-culture/12-juin-1926-un-cyclone-devaste-l-arc-jurassien-581-1192248 Le samedi 12 juin 1926, vers 18 heures, un cyclone fait d'énormes dégâts dans tout l'Arc jurassien. Les Montagnes neuchâteloises sont particulièrement touchées. Récit d'un drame qui a marqué la mémoire collective Chaque samedi, jusqu’au 2 octobre, jour du 275 e anniversaire de L’Express, nous.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 05:15:00 +0200 arcinfo fr arcinfo-01815f527d6a5dc50bbb0252881c0bd5 NaturalDisasters 20130608051500 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=117488 La saison 2013 des cyclones dans la région pourrait être extrêmement agitée. Il est prévu jusqu'à 18 tempêtes tropicales, dont 9 pourraient devenir des ouragans de type majeur, selon les prévisions de la National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:27:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-a4f80be6708cf1cccbc2ad5266d24e7f FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130604122700 http://www.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.comwww.hpnhaiti.com/site/index.php/societe/9620-haiti-cyclone-six-mois-de-mobilisation-pour-la-saison-cyclonique Les autorités haïtiennes et la communauté humanitaire ont lancé lundi lors d'un point de presse la mobilisation de la saison cyclonique à travers le pays pour une durée de six mois autour du thème « Ann prepare’n pou’n pwoteje fanmi nou » en soulignant la nécessité d’intensifier les efforts de.... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 22:59:00 +0200 haitipressnetwork fr haitipressnetwork-f1687fc39f5a4170a6d9d04d5f521f3a Echo Security NaturalDisasters HumanitarianAid 20130603225900 http://www.hpnhaiti.com/site/index.php/societe/9609-haiti-intemperiesla-saison-cyclonique-souvre-9-ouragans-en-perspective La saison cyclonique s'est ouverte le 1er juin, pour Haïti et des pays de la Caraïbe pour prendre fin le 30 novembre. Pendant cette période, le ministère de l'intérieur appelle la population à la vigilance. Sun, 02 Jun 2013 06:48:00 +0200 haitipressnetwork fr haitipressnetwork-2ee7f92af03783c0706efc4e98a90865 NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130602064800 http://www.clicanoo.re/371652-une-saison-cyclonique-bien-arrosee.html La saison cyclonique s'est terminée avec Jamala qui en mai a joué les prolongations. - Météo Wed, 29 May 2013 15:15:00 +0200 clicanoo fr clicanoo-21220a4e9ae39fa3482b068fcf4f972a NaturalDisasters 20130529151500 http://www.martinique.franceantilles.fr/actualite/environnement/une-saison-cyclonique-pas-de-tout-repos-206579.php Ce samedi, nous entrerons officiellement dans la saison cyclonique 2012. Elle durera jusqu'à la fin du mois de novembre, et à en croire les... Source : France Antilles - Régions : Martinique - Articles similaires Wed, 29 May 2013 04:37:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-43fb6c8478d919035cec1ba1d8f40ade NaturalDisasters 14.5997 -61.076 20130529043700 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/06/26/palace-check-nias-explanation-failure-meet-targets-289342 MALACAÑANG will verify the excuses cited by National Irrigation Administration head Antonio Nangel why his agency failed to meet its targets of irrigating new lands for the past two years. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the Palace also learned of.... Wed, 26 Jun 2013 12:27:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-ed32333d732eff5d769bd26595c35595 NaturalDisasters 20130626122700 http://www.bworldonline.com/content.php?section=Economy&title=PNoy-scores-irrigation-body&id=72401 PRESIDENT Benigno S. C. Aquino III expressed disappointment over the National Irrigation Administration’s (NIA) failure to reach development targets at the agency’s 50th anniversary celebration yesterday. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 19:19:00 +0200 bworldcom en bworldcom-ab92726f1be66548463b39af15873453 NaturalDisasters 20130625191900 http://bulatlat.com/main/2013/06/25/after-pablo-comval-still-far-from-recovery/ “Siguro nasa 20 percent pa tayo (ng recovery), malaki pa masyado (ang hahabulin) lalo na sa agriculture.” — Compostela Valley Governor Arturo Uy By JOHN RIZLE L. SALIGUMBA Davao Today COMPOSTELA, Compostela Valley, Philippines — More than six months after typhoon Pablo struck the province of.... Tue, 25 Jun 2013 13:13:00 +0200 bulatlat en bulatlat-63849d4570e6e4abc7ce6845c88429fb NaturalDisasters 7.08008 125.614 20130625131300 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/philippines-to-move-squatters-to-avoid-from-typhoon-1.306662?localLinksEnabled=false MANILA: The Philippine government plans to remove almost 20,000 illegal settlers living in danger zones like waterways in Metro Manila within the year to avoid annual casualties during the typhoon season, a government official said Monday. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 15:11:00 +0200 nst en nst-590fc5f7dafc7764ece67fb857302e7e NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130624151100 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/world/2013-06/24/c_132482368.htm MANILA, June 24 (Xinhua) -- The Philippine government plans to remove almost 20,000 illegal settlers living in danger zones like waterways in Metro Manila within the year to avoid annual casualties during the typhoon season, a government official said Monday. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:47:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-0ff6355314bae2c6ebaa713cd7a010e5 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130624114700 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/dfa-personnel-corps-donates-%E2%80%9Cpablo%E2%80%9D-victims-through-ateneo-de-davao%E2%80%99s-continuing Source: Government of the Philippines Country: Philippines 20 June 2013 – The Department of Foreign Affairs Personnel Corps, through Ms. Marivic Reyes of the Office of Personnel and Administrative Services (OPAS), turned over the cash donation of Php 52,025. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 08:39:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-bdcf5fa426a680b17dc8c39e288b4102 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130621083900 http://www.finanznachrichten.de/nachrichten-2013-06/27184797-six-flags-hurricane-harbor-opens-two-new-water-slides-008.htm ARLINGTON, Texas, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, the largest water park in North Texas, prepares to offer bigger, better and wetter thrills for guests this summer heat wi... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 01:29:00 +0200 finanznachrichten-en en finanznachrichten-en-0b19e2002712a4cc73d2b41f9e3904a6 NaturalDisasters 32.694501 -97.12751 20130621012900 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/report-after-action-review-lessons-learned-workshops-typhoon-bopha-response Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Country: Philippines EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Typhoon Bopha (locally known as Pablo), hit eastern Mindanao on the morning of 4 December 2012 causing havoc in its wake. Over 6.2 million people were affected, 230,000 homes destroyed, and 1,146.... Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:42:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-75e445cffb187e134694de02455903c2 UNbodies NaturalDisasters Security EnterpriseEurope2 14.6096 121.006 20130614154200 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/china/2013-06/12/c_132449847.htm By WANG QIAN. BEIJING, June 12 (Xinhuanet) -- At least seven typhoons are expected to hit China this year, the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said in May. Typhoon season runs from July to September, with the most intense storms occurring between August and October. Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:57:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-6102b963e69d650ddc7fe4cc5c8119c7 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130612095700 http://www.asianewsnet.net/China-expects-severe-typhoon-season-47807.html At least seven typhoons are expected to hit China this year, the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said in May. Typhoon season runs from July to September, with the most i ..... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 02:40:00 +0200 asianewsnet en asianewsnet-cec8c4cb0ec69d21e8d6634ecf02c108 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment 20130612024000 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-06/12/content_16609155.htm At least seven typhoons are expected to hit China this year, the Office of State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters said in May. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:51:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-d8bf9c841397439717ea1ed0c20c0f99 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid Environment 35.2086 110.727 20130611205100 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/six-months-after-typhoon-bopha-recovery-yet-reach-many-families Source: IFRC Country: Philippines By Afrhill Rances in Manila Six months after Typhoon Bopha battered Mindanao Island in the Philippines early recovery efforts are taking shape although many are struggling to get back on their feet. Uprooted trees and toppled electric posts remain a problem for.... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 17:51:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-9cb2c3c6d40895a87e49db32cc3157cc NaturalDisasters Echo 14.6096 121.006 20130604175100 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-6-months-after-typhoon-bopha-pablo-recovery-underway-memories Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: Philippines Gallos Sinao, the leader of a small mountain village inhabited by Manguangan tribal people in the southern Phiippine province of Mindanao, slowly rubs his gnarled hand across his weatherbeaten face: “I tell you: In my more.... Tue, 04 Jun 2013 13:39:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-e4b8ceb096fb5bdc5e0df70abcaebb39 ECnews NaturalDisasters Echo CivilProtection EU-Asia PolicyHumanitarianAid 14.6096 121.006 20130604133900 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://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2333390/Sarah-Outen-British-adventurer-attempting-row-Pacific-suffers-capsize-dark.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Sarah Outen (pictured), from Oakham, Rutland, has spent the last six days stuck in her tiny cabin, often strapped to her bed in case her rowing boat capsizes again. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 14:44:00 +0200 mailonsunday en mailonsunday-35ce2140823c2c47785428ac9e0a9227 NaturalDisasters 20130601144400 http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2333390/Sarah-Outen-It-brought-terrifying-memories-Brave-British-adventurer-attempting-row-Pacific-suffers-capsize-dark-just-year-failed-attempt.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Sarah Outen (pictured), from Oakham, Rutland, has spent the last six days stuck in her tiny cabin, often strapped to her bed in case her rowing boat capsizes again. Sat, 01 Jun 2013 11:30:00 +0200 dailymail en dailymail-35ce2140823c2c47785428ac9e0a9227 NaturalDisasters 20130601113000 http://www.frenchwam.com/2013/06/etihad-cargo-et-worldwide-flight-services-saccordent-sur-un-partenariat-mondial/ Etihad Cargo, la branche de fret d’Etihad Airways, la compagnie aérienne nationale des Emirats Arabes Unis, certifie les services de manutention de Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) en tant que partenaire de manutention préféré. Etihad Cargo applique des indicateurs [...] Wed, 12 Jun 2013 11:41:00 +0200 wam-fr fr wam-fr-6bb251713f4f7ed07e0deccd39037e66 NaturalDisasters AirTransport Market 20130612114100 http://www.frenchwam.com/2013/06/la-fondation-al-maktoum-construira-un-hopital-a-al-zarka-en-jordanie/ La Fondation Al Maktoum annonce son intention de construire une maternité dans la province d’Al-Zarqa, dans le Royaume de Jordanie. L’hôpital nommé “Hôpital caritatif Al Maktoum pour l’obstétrique et la gynécologie” sera construit avec des fonds de SA [...] Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:21:00 +0200 wam-fr fr wam-fr-c72c18111697559eaeafefc8ba02decf NaturalDisasters 31.9494 35.9329 20130612092100 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/analyse-quelles-technologies-utiliser-dans-la-gestion-des-catastrophes-naturelles Source: IRIN Country: World BANGKOK, 6 juin 2013 (IRIN) - Pendant plusieurs décennies, les gouvernements et les organisations non gouvernementales (ONG) se sont appuyés sur les solutions proposées par les entreprises du secteur privé pour assurer la collecte et l'interprétation des données d'urgence, et organiser la réponse aux situations de crise. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:42:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-da544fb432fbfaf4923d448d1995ef03 NaturalDisasters Echo InstitutionalAffairs EuropeAid PublicHealth 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20130606184200 http://reliefweb.int/report/world/analyse-les-pi%C3%A8ges-potentiels-de-la-prolif%C3%A9ration-des-donn%C3%A9es-pour-les-humanitaires Source: IRIN Country: World BANGKOK, 29 mai 2013 (IRIN) - Les travailleurs humanitaires et les communautés affectées par les crises exploitent de plus en plus les nouvelles technologies pour collecter des données en temps réel afin de prévenir et gérer les catastrophes et de s'y préparer. Wed, 29 May 2013 17:52:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-f10929b276efaaa4b78ba1da098a0ed1 NaturalDisasters Echo UNbodies EuropeAid 13.7703017743177 100.626440699347 20130529175200 http://television.telerama.fr/television/medias-dopage-et-tour-de-france-le-maillot-jaune-de-l-hypocrisie,99115.php Le Tour de France va fêter sa centième édition. L'Equipe et France Télévisions, suspectés de connivence avec ASO, l'organisateur, vendent avant tout un spectacle. Quitte à reléguer l'information en queue de peloton. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 20:33:00 +0200 telerama fr telerama-c1936487d2b34d12c51407a7b078fb0d NaturalDisasters 20130625203300 http://www.liberation.fr/monde/2013/06/25/obama-se-donne-deux-ans-pour-reglementer-les-emissions-de-co2_913535?xtor=rss-450 Le président américain Barack Obama va proposer mardi un vaste plan de lutte contre le réchauffement climatique prévoyant notamment de réglementer les émissions de CO2 des centrales électriques au charbon, principale source de pollution carbonique, selon des hauts responsables de la Maison Blanche. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 11:31:00 +0200 Liberation fr Liberation-e7725bc4fc266f890eded03adf15468f Environment AlternativeEnergy NaturalDisasters ClimateChange 20130625113100 http://www.sudouest.fr/2013/06/18/rochefort-sous-le-choc-de-s-grelons-1088164-4628.php#xtor=RSS-10521769 La Sogerma et les enseignes d’un centre commercial ont été les entreprises les plus touchées par les violents orages survenus lundi. Lundi, dans la soirée, les pompiers rochefortais effectuaient leurs dernières interventions pour aider les sinistrés des intempéries. Au total, ils ont fait 250 sorties tandis que leurs. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:01:00 +0200 sudouest fr sudouest-99e4f5372cd4c185aea42d2464b57aa9 NaturalDisasters 45.9464 -0.959233 20130619090100 http://tamtaminfo.com/index.php/politique/10049-gestion-du-pouvoir-la-mrn-dans-une-nouvelle-dynamique Après le discours, on ne peut plus clair, de Hama Amadou, le 4 mars dernier, lors de la cérémonie d’ouverture de la session ordinaire de l’Assemblée nationale, relativement à la cohésion au sein de la MRN, deux événements majeurs sont intervenus le dimanche 10 mars pour raffermir la cohésion au sein de la majorité présidentielle. Mon, 17 Jun 2013 17:53:00 +0200 tamtaminfo fr tamtaminfo-3537ea4f01b06b6ef966984b92bd7978 Conflict NaturalDisasters 20130617175300 http://www.lefigaro.fr/emploi/2013/06/09/09005-20130609ARTFIG00122-adecco-prevoit-un-nouveau-recul-de-15-du-travail-temporaire.php Directeur général d' Adecco France, le spécialiste de l'intérim, Alain Dehaze aurait préféré se tromper. En janvier, il prévoyait pour 2013 une baisse de 15 % du travail temporaire. «Le recul sera bien de cet ordre-là, confirme-t-il aujourd'hui. Entre janvier et avril, la profession a enregistré une baisse de 13 %. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 07:03:00 +0200 lefigaro fr lefigaro-a6f7e070b0111e1c1d7f462044b95f8a NaturalDisasters 48.8521 2.34899 20130610070300 http://www.arcinfo.ch/fr/regions/canton-de-neuchatel/juin1926-un-ouragan-terrifiant-556-1192764 Un garçonnet de six ans tué, sept blessés, plusieurs fermes rasées. Ce printemps calamiteux vous a déprimés? Il n'y a plus de saisons, vous lamentez-vous? La lecture des archives de "L'Express" - alors "Feuille d'Avis de Neuchâtel" - et de "L'Impartial" des 14 et 15 juin 1926 nous fait pourtant découvrir des intempéries autrement dévastatrices. Sat, 08 Jun 2013 01:40:00 +0200 arcinfo fr arcinfo-e93731d991cb2170abe0037c51ac9223 NaturalDisasters 46.99921 6.923055 20130608014000 http://www.slate.fr/story/73421/bombe-atomique-staline-japon-capituler L'utilisation de l'arme nucléaire par les Etats-Unis contre le Japon à la fin de la Seconde Guerre mondiale fait depuis toujours l'objet d'un débat... Source : Slate - Articles similaires Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:03:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-a87a3d449674e5b2860b0e9f8ce05ff9 AlternativeEnergy FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters UNbodies Conflict EU-USA 35.6831 139.809 20130607090300 http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/amerique/tornades-dans-le-midwest-americain-le-bilan-s-alourdit-a-18-morts_1254386.html Le bilan des tornades de la semaine dernière dans le Midwest américain s'est alourdi lundi à 18 morts, dont trois regrettés "chasseurs d'orages" et six enfants, selon les autorités, qui alertent aussi sur le risque d'ouragans. Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:30:00 +0200 lexpress fr lexpress-d81b3d800193f5460bd0dc88a12ed453 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 20130604033000 http://www.lexpress.fr/actualite/monde/amerique/tornades-dans-le-midwest-americain-le-bilan-s-alourdit-a-18-morts_1254386.html Le bilan des tornades de la semaine dernière dans le Midwest américain s'est alourdi lundi à 18 morts, dont trois regrettés "chasseurs d'orages" et... Source : L'Express - Articles similaires Tue, 04 Jun 2013 03:15:00 +0200 alvinet fr alvinet-d81b3d800193f5460bd0dc88a12ed453 NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 20130604031500 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/ha%C3%AFti-se-pr%C3%A9pare-%C3%A0-la-saison-des-ouragans Source: International Organization for Migration Country: Haiti Haïti - Alors que la saison des ouragans débute officiellement demain (01/06) et est déjà annoncée comme allant être « active ou extrêmement active », l’OIM en Haïti se prépare à intervenir en stockant de l’aide non alimentaire,.... Mon, 03 Jun 2013 15:24:00 +0200 reliefWeb fr reliefWeb-5dfa06934b560c2471d29ecf1ebec38a NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130603152400 http://www.haitilibre.com/article-8696-haiti-climat-1er-juin-debut-de-la-saison.html L'« US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration » (NOAA) pour les six mois de la saison 2013, dans l'Atlantique, prévoit avec une probabilité de 70%... Sat, 01 Jun 2013 17:19:00 +0200 haitilibre fr haitilibre-fb9071d21035733fef7b60fc17c49b3d NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130601171900 http://news.fr.msn.com/m6-actualite/monde/ouragan-sandy-obama-salue-le-courage-des-habitants-du-new-jersey Le président Barack Obama a salué mardi le courage des habitants du New Jersey (est), en train selon lui de surmonter les dégâts de l'ouragan meurtrier Sandy à temps pour la saison touristique estivale. Wed, 29 May 2013 11:00:00 +0200 m6 fr m6-eafbe021e95d7a3d6632721078c8629d NaturalDisasters 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 20130529110000 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/daniel-kessler/this-is-what-climate-chan_1_b_3512122.html On Tuesday President Obama released his climate action plan -- and not a moment too soon. Extreme weather has been pounding the U.S., and while pundits and the fossil fuel industry will claim action is too expensive, the cost of inaction is far too much to bear. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 00:22:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-08ab7d583440217453dc56334552f995 NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid 20130628002200 http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Hope-Zoo-moving-to-become-more-hurricane-resistant_14569664 THE Hope Zoo is moving to construct management buildings to shelter its animals during hurricanes, even as it declares that there are plans in place to protect the animals should there be any challenges this season. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 14:40:00 +0200 jamaicaobserver en jamaicaobserver-74e59d5ce33447e7dca85afd6e7bf5ee NaturalDisasters 20130627144000 http://reliefweb.int/report/haiti/funding-needed-build-resilience-food-insecurity Source: CARE Country: Haiti After tropical storm, hurricane and drought, 1.5 Haitians in need of food aid/Long-term support needed to address chronic food insecurity Port-au-Prince, June 27 2013 . The humanitarian aid organization CARE International warns that Haiti could slip into a food crisis if.... Thu, 27 Jun 2013 12:34:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-35ad21eb151f4f18500bc2255b0bdef3 FoodSecurityFoodAid Echo HumanitarianAid InternalMarket NaturalDisasters 18.54299 -72.343102 20130627123400 http://news.yahoo.com/without-action-warming-decimate-species-diversity-op-ed-204913354.html Stacy Small-Lorenz, conservation scientist for the Environmental Defense Fund contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights.?? Wed, 26 Jun 2013 23:09:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-e26768edea0db32d15478d7a5e867570 Ecology ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment Biodiversity 20130626230900 http://www.sunherald.com/2013/06/25/4759046/south-mississippi-residents-urged.html#storylink=rss Hurricane season this year is predicted to be an active one, and the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency is reminding residents to be prepared. Click to Continue Wed, 26 Jun 2013 07:09:00 +0200 sunherald en sunherald-28da23b9295fa865701451d3defa19a2 NaturalDisasters 32.7518403486568 -89.6658696819102 20130626070900 http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/25/3470187/priest-alleges-that-foreign-hurricane.html Outspoken Cuban priest Jose Conrado Rodriguez alleged that foreign aid sent to his native Santiago de Cuba province after Hurricane Sandy last year was diverted to government, military and tourism facilities but denied to private homes. “The situation in Santiago is very grave” because many of the.... Wed, 26 Jun 2013 00:54:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-0dcadc5f335a47bc45bc753a1ebe56f5 NaturalDisasters Conflict EuropeAid 20.028891 -75.828987 20130626005400 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/cayman-islands-news/cayman-news-service/item/52119-british-royal-navy-ship-docks-in-cayman The vessel will spend what is expected to be a busy hurricane season in Caribbean waters ready to assist the territories in the event of a major storm or other natural disaster. Commanding Officer Steve Moorhouse (left) said the ship carries expertise in a number of fields, essential supplies and a helicopter. Tue, 25 Jun 2013 17:43:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-5a7659e87bf45db4b0ead19965f6a56f NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters Echo AirTransport EuropeAid 20130625174300 http://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130625/lead/lead4.html Like many other locations in Port Maria, the primary school that bears the town's name has had its share of flood and storm damage.... Tue, 25 Jun 2013 15:42:00 +0200 jamaicagleaner en jamaicagleaner-6e84fb72821df32190f8087153617e4a NaturalDisasters 20130625154200 http://www.upi.com/Science_News/Blog/2013/06/24/Lower-pollution-linked-to-more-hurricanes-study-finds/3451372081223/ KRISTEN BUTLER, UPI.com Lower pollution linked to more Atlantic hurricanes; study suggests industrial particles suppressed storms. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 17:05:00 +0200 upi en upi-a151d5a8871998d0ab216dfeb5edff4f Environment EnterpriseEurope2 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters AlternativeEnergy 20130624170500 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/482502/20130624/supermoon-event-causing-extreme-tides-earthquakes-volcanic.htm Supermoon is a coincidence of a full moon or a new moon with the closest approach to the Earth on its orbit, resulting in the largest apparent size from view. This phenomenon causes both oceanic and crustal tides which risks increased earthquakes and volcanic activities. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:55:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-14e630488c5ca61c4dda58d00657cb97 NaturalDisasters 20130624165500 http://www.caribbean360.com/news/799681.html The US State Department has placed six Caribbean countries on its Tier 2 Watch List, with another four appearing on the Tier 2 List. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 16:42:00 +0200 caribbean360 en caribbean360-5b5d79e691fe55981f8fc47b241febd0 Echo NaturalDisasters Immigration HumanTraffic Consumers UNbodies 20130624164200 http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20130624-431942.html MEXICO CITY - An eight-year-old child and his mother were killed in southern Mexico after being swept away in a river during Tropical Storm Barry, bringing the death toll from the storm to three, authorities said Sunday. "After more than 24 hours, we were able to rescue the bodies of a woman and her.... Mon, 24 Jun 2013 11:27:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-6716b3bb9829cf7e8a2aea8835c465fa NaturalDisasters -33.649078 149.274994 20130624112700 http://www.lebanonews.net/content/study-man-made-particles-affect-hurricane-frequency Date: Mon, 2013-06-24 Yes Highlighted: Yes Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a study said Sunday. Adding to evidence for mankind's impact on the weather system, the probe found a link between.... Mon, 24 Jun 2013 09:46:00 +0200 lebanonews en lebanonews-295b06cfba8445dc447d5e9f9e1f3090 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 20130624094600 http://news.iafrica.com/worldnews/866476.html An eight-year-old child and his mother have been swept away in a river during Tropical Storm Barry. Mon, 24 Jun 2013 07:45:00 +0200 iafrica en iafrica-7b9dbc5f34a4262e8a1b4531eabfc088 NaturalDisasters -33.649078 149.274994 20130624074500 http://www.naharnet.com/stories/en/87976-tropical-storm-barry-kills-three-in-mexico An eight-year-old child and his mother were killed in southern Mexico after being swept away in a river during Tropical Storm Barry, bringing the death toll from the storm to three, authorities said Sunday. "After more than 24 hours, we were able to rescue the bodies of a woman and her child,".... Mon, 24 Jun 2013 07:07:00 +0200 naharnet-en en naharnet-en-f7385270fc7c55a8ff93ab1a423e3bac NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130624070700 http://www.thenews.com.pk/Todays-News-1-185611-Man-made-particles-affect-hurricane-frequency PARIS: Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a stu Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-94cb1150a086a01afb8d5d4711df183f ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 48.8521 2.34899 20130624040000 http://www.thenews.com.pk/article-106526-Man-made-particles-affect-hurricane-frequency:-study PARIS: Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a stu Mon, 24 Jun 2013 04:00:00 +0200 thenews-pk en thenews-pk-20e0ea9c151883ffd66ad465cac8d90f ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 48.8521 2.34899 20130624040000 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/314204/scitech/science/man-made-particles-affect-hurricane-frequency-study PARIS - Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a study said Sunday. Adding to evidence for mankind's impact on the weather system, the probe found a link between these powerful storms and aerosols, the.... Mon, 24 Jun 2013 00:03:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-57d47dd77aa86ab53fd008170a5717a2 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 48.8521 2.34899 20130624000300 http://www.afp.com/en/news/topstories/man-made-particles-lowered-hurricane-frequency-study Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a study said Sunday. Adding to evidence for mankind's impact on the weather system, the probe found a link between these powerful storms and aerosols, the scientific term for specks of matter suspended in a gas. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 21:47:00 +0200 afp-english en afp-english-389fbd4b434edf194db15d0b70d0cc60 ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 20130623214700 http://www.nst.com.my/latest/man-made-particles-affect-hurricane-frequency-study-1.306498?localLinksEnabled=false PARIS: Higher levels of air pollution reduced the frequency of North Atlantic hurricanes and other tropical storms for most of the 20th century, a study said Sunday. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 19:31:00 +0200 nst en nst-100bb1ea47f90bb2306dfecaa100b92c Environment ClimateChange NaturalDisasters 48.8521 2.34899 20130623193100 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/cayman-islands-news/item/51931-hms-lancaster-marks-first-cayman-visit HMS Lancaster will spend the hurricane season - from June to November - in Caribbean waters ready to lend a hand to the COTs in the event of a storm-hit or other natural disaster. Commanding Officer (CO) Steve Moorhouse said the ship carries expertise in a number of fields, as well as some essential supplies, in addition to a helicopter. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 18:24:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-c45b9f2c7233e7bacd12803cc3d6b9bf Echo EuropeAid NaturalDisasters ManMadeDisasters 40.046101 -76.312569 20130623182400 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/482055/20130623/statue-of-liberty-fourth-of-july-2013-july-4-superstorm-sandy-world-s-most-popular-landmark-when-wil.htm The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor will be back in business just in time for the celebration of the U. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 03:48:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-b451a486855813a2551bfee4b3092fd4 NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130623034800 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/482055/20130623/statue-of-liberty-fourth-of-july-2013-july-4-superstorm-sandy-world-s-most-popular-landmark-when-wil.htm The Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor will be back in business just in time for the celebration of the U. Sun, 23 Jun 2013 02:26:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-023a9ae6ba22fcdf23fad24285dd061d NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130623022600 http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/jun/22/national-hurricane-center-officials-have-tips/?partner=RSS National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb and National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Sharp visited the Martin County Emergency Operations Center last week. Read what they have to say about this hurricane season Sat, 22 Jun 2013 22:48:00 +0200 tcpalm en tcpalm-a74e33f08ec47cc67608ec576c019203 Echo NaturalDisasters 20130622224800 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/22/nyregion/beneath-jones-beachs-umbrellas-a-lot-of-history.html?partner=rss&emc=rss Colorful umbrellas have been fixtures of the shoreline on Long Island since Franklin Delano Roosevelt was governor of New York. Sat, 22 Jun 2013 07:32:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-67d30eb3ad782db9f68d5d6166c04562 NaturalDisasters 42.084202 -71.395943 33.80525 -117.823999 20130622073200 http://news.yahoo.com/frequent-fires-tool-reveals-climate-impact-zip-code-213427565.html Frances Beinecke is the president of NRDC, served on the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill and Offshore Drilling, and holds a leadership role in several environmental organizations. She contributed this article to LiveScience's Expert Voices: Op-Ed & Insights Sat, 22 Jun 2013 00:00:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-aa91509997dd03a0e36015eecf90426b Environment ClimateChange FoodSecurityFoodAid NaturalDisasters Ecology ManMadeDisasters 32.49875 -99.746274 56.468752 24.189406 32.280252 -96.172424 20130622000000 http://www.weather.com/news/instagram-vine-weather-video-20130621 Getting videos of extreme weather events has never been easier, thanks to the launch of social media video apps like Vine and Instagram Video. Now, the more daunting question is whether to use the former or the latter. Five months ago, Vine was introduced to iPhones as Twitter's video-sharing app.... Fri, 21 Jun 2013 20:16:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-a5cbfac2a3acb5c757574b96f737afc6 NaturalDisasters 20130621201600 http://www.thenassauguardian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=39979:usaid-grant-will-benefit-at-least-two-hurricane-shelters&catid=3:news&Itemid=27 At least two shelters will benefit from a $30,000 grant from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), as the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) continues to prepare shelters for what is expected to be an “extremely” active hurricane season. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 18:39:00 +0200 thenassauguardian en thenassauguardian-43359229e1beae405f105b16375fb444 NaturalDisasters 20130621183900 http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/22/nyregion/beneath-jones-beachs-umbrellas-a-lot-of-history.html?partner=rss&emc=rss The orange, green and brown umbrellas have been fixtures of the shoreline on Long Island since Franklin Delano Roosevelt was governor of New York. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 17:49:00 +0200 nytimes en nytimes-dfc86beb054011d34c69c4c1bb9ee08a NaturalDisasters 42.084202 -71.395943 20130621174900 When Hurricane Sandy tore apart the New York City coastline last fall, it was hard to imagine that only six months later it would be business as (almost) usual at the beach. The city responded with a hyper-fast, $270 million restoration of its eight public swimming beaches. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 15:52:00 +0200 wired en wired-d2c6b97d645f5a5696ffab5074d7016f NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130621155200 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/20/us/colorado-two-tragedies/index.html (CNN) -- Her Colorado home destroyed by a natural disaster, Trudy Dawson stops to think about fire and water. She is thinking about the wildfire that reduced her house near Colorado Springs to ashes this week and about the water that Hurricane Katrina pushed into her childhood home eight years ago. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 05:15:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-f032935e7ab6315f123aefcba1588c44 Environment NaturalDisasters 31.78348 -84.440201 20130621051500 http://english.ruvr.ru/news/2013_06_21/Tropical-storm-Barry-lashes-Mexico-8205/ The second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, Barry, made landfall Thursday in eastern Mexico, bringing heavy rains but causing no damage or casualties. Fri, 21 Jun 2013 02:14:00 +0200 ruvr-en en ruvr-en-7b19645972e388678287e912d7fe0a8b NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130621021400 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://jamaica-gleaner.com/gleaner/20130620/lead/lead91.html Mounted by unskilled but desperate hands, it stands precariously at the bottom of a narrow and winding dirt track, carefully tucked away in the poor farming community of Blackstonedge in rural St Ann. The one-bedroom dwelling... Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:05:00 +0200 jamaicagleaner en jamaicagleaner-ee4f705840f1d9e1a72e43198ce3b54e NaturalDisasters 20130620100500 http://www.compasscayman.com/story.aspx?id=125957 A British Royal Naval frigate, on standby to provide disaster relief across the Caribbean during hurricane season, arrives in the Cayman Islands Thursday. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 07:19:00 +0200 caycompass en caycompass-c9fa3bd19e75ad55e5950dcfe101fe3a NaturalDisasters Echo 19.31950357372 -81.2540963569887 20130620071900 http://www.weather.com/travel/creepy-abandoned-theme-parks-20130320 Just the mere mention of amusement parks evokes images of thrilling rides and laughing children, so there’s something inherently eerie about shuttered theme parks—silent, decaying, and left to nature’s devices. From a park struck by Hurricane Katrina to one abandoned due to nuclear disaster, these sites are perfect examples of modern ruins. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:36:00 +0200 climate-weather en climate-weather-c4b07f0f313169a50ee38b94f5cf3672 ManMadeDisasters NaturalDisasters -28.62291 134.180801 20130618213600 http://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/usvi-st-thomas-news/item/51036-senator-jackson-urges-preparation-for-the-2013-hurricane-season “Fellow Virgin Islanders, the 2013 Hurricane season has begun and has been described as the Season ‘not to wait but to get ready,’” Senator Jackson said. This year, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) forecasts an extremely, active hurricane season with a 70 percent chance.... Sat, 15 Jun 2013 02:03:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-0c462562e15d9fa5ee0e6fd7156a6b87 NaturalDisasters 32.3186 -90.2033 20130615020300 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://news.caribseek.com/index.php/caribbean-islands-news/sint-maarten-news/item/50932-facility-management-advises-seven-government-ministries-to-be-prepared GREAT BAY, Sint Maarten (DCOMM) -- Hurricane are not to be taken lightly. The Department of Facility Management from the Ministry of General Affairs last week informed the Government apparatus with respect to what measures need to be taken to secure records, files and equipment. Fri, 14 Jun 2013 07:23:00 +0200 caribseek en caribseek-2f59520747add33ded0402ff5d69ae4c NaturalDisasters 20130614072300 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://www.economist.com/news/united-states/21579470-americans-are-building-beachfront-homes-even-oceans-rise-youre-going-get-wet?fsrc=rss%7Cust BEFORE Hurricane Sandy tore through New York and New Jersey, it stopped in Florida. Huge waves covered beaches, swept over Fort Lauderdale’s concrete sea wall and spilled onto A1A, Florida’s coastal highway. A month later another series of violent storms hit south Florida, severely eroding Fort Lauderdale’s beaches and a chunk of A1A. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 17:43:00 +0200 economist en economist-866e8fc3d6d81839140477348fb3f6bd ClimateChange NaturalDisasters Environment 26.132931 -80.171944 41.337549 -74.364658 40.6222 -73.9878 20130613174300 http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/06/13/storm-watching-satellite-back-to-work/2418431/ Micrometeorite strike in May knocked satellite critical to tracking hurricanes off track. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 14:52:00 +0200 usaToday en usaToday-7f66f479f99ae50199d6279d7521bf99 NaturalDisasters 20130613145200 http://www.huffingtonpost.com/j-henry-fair/disaster-economy_b_3429389.html?utm_hp_ref=new-york Between the payback presidential visits, the signs, and the advertising campaigns, one quickly gets the message that it takes more than a little hurricane to get New Jersey down. And on the first weekend of June, the casual over-flyer could have certainly almost missed the few remaining stick piles,.... Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:24:00 +0200 huffingtonpost-us-en en huffingtonpost-us-en-d89e3c5d80cec96d8e1285c141469f6a NaturalDisasters Environment 40.1983846636256 -74.671364531911 20130613002400 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.washingtontimes.com/news/2013/jun/12/nyc-mayor-michael-bloomberg-wants-spend-195b-fight/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg plans a $19.5 billion outlay in his final six months in office to ensure the city never again has to suffer the devastating effects of a major hurricane. The money, from city and federal coffers, will go toward the construction of flood walls, levees ... Wed, 12 Jun 2013 16:19:00 +0200 washtimes en washtimes-03b0144b2e82c1ccde536c00d0859393 NaturalDisasters 20130612161900 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://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.npr.org/2013/06/07/189520177/strengthening-buildings-in-tornado-alley?ft=1&f=1007 Scenes of destroyed homes and businesses were common following the recent Oklahoma tornadoes. David Prevatt, a structural engineer at the University of Florida, says that improving resistance to tornadoes will require better building materials and techniques, plus a strong dose of political will. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 05:06:00 +0200 npr en npr-566193036dfca853aca87d6af679fde4 NaturalDisasters 35.5834955576967 -97.5084391159422 20130611050600 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/10/us-space-satellite-idUSBRE95916S20130610?feedType=RSS&feedName=scienceNews CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A weather satellite that failed just before the start of an expected busy hurricane season is back in service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Monday. Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:33:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-5ef85d0db38d94351f7ef7ee12a147a9 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130611013300 http://news.yahoo.com/weather-satellite-revived-suspected-micrometeoroid-hit-225554939.html By Irene Klotz CAPE CANAVERAL, Florida (Reuters) - A weather satellite that failed just before the start of an expected busy hurricane season is back in service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) said on Monday. Engineers believe a micrometeoroid hit a solar wing panel on.... Tue, 11 Jun 2013 01:28:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-2c6bacbcaa49af50dac33e9b586cf0d0 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130611012800 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.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://newsday.co.tt/news/0,178922.html RECOGNISING that this part of Trinidad, is most vulnerable to devastating floods, landslides and other natural phenomena associated with the hurricane season, officials from the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) yesterday handed out flood survival packages and first aid kits to residents of Diego Martin. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 05:26:00 +0200 newsday-tt en newsday-tt-14037b570957071e632421beb5369351 NaturalDisasters 10.6572 -61.4836 20130610052600 http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/the-al-gilkes-column-be-prepared-for-storms-and-quakes/ Well, the 2013 Atlantic Hurricane season officially began two Saturdays ago with a warning to the region and beyond to be prepared for a very active season. And before a week was done, out of the belly of the Gulf of Mexico came Andrea as the first tropical storm which wasted no time in drenching.... Sun, 09 Jun 2013 23:17:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-a74144c5011ddc6adc5128271101ca1d NaturalDisasters 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130609231700 http://www.jis.gov.jm/opm-news/34163-westmoreland-gears-up-for-hurricane-season With one week into the 2013 hurricane season, the Westmoreland Parish Council is ensuring that it is fully prepared for any system that may affect the island. Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for the parish, Rev. Hilma Tate, told JIS News that 55 of the 85 shelters have already been inspected and.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 17:53:00 +0200 jis en jis-87364571336cf315a82251f79dbe6f5f NaturalDisasters 18.2509128954586 -78.0926806251548 20130608175300 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/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.miamiherald.com/2013/06/07/3439298/floods-wallop-western-cuba.html Heavy rains in westernmost Cuba from what later became Tropical Storm Andrea have destroyed tons of warehoused tobacco leaves, flooded farms and cut electricity to several parts of Pinar del Rio province, according to official reports. Hardest hit were the municipalities of Mantua and Guane, which.... Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:26:00 +0200 antiguanews en antiguanews-7f518bd89b93c4bc59b4a916a60e52d0 CommunicableDiseases NaturalDisasters 22.291599 -84.287842 22.205339 -84.083603 20130608002600 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=tropical-storm-andrea-moves-quickly By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea moved briskly along the South Carolina coast on Friday, bringing drenching rains and threatening to spawn tornadoes as it churns up the Eastern Seaboard, U.S. [More] Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:11:00 +0200 scientificamerican en scientificamerican-9e697cc739dc0a971f5f491683948a8c NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 20130608001100 http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/2013/0607/A-drenching-tropical-storm-Andrea-barrels-up-eastern-seaboard?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:%20feeds/usa%20%28Christian%20Science%20Monitor%20%7C%20USA%29 The tropical storm, after soaking parts of Florida and Georgia Thursday, was set to spend Friday in North Carolina and points north. Andrea's winds have abated to 45 m.p.h., but flooding, and perhaps tornadoes, remain of concern. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:29:00 +0200 csmonitor en csmonitor-f41169991c7e79b3708ea47efca3ae92 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 35.5433236693713 -79.3832976914945 20130607182900 http://www.asiaone.com/News/Latest%2BNews/World/Story/A1Story20130607-428373.html CHARLESTON, South Carolina - Tropical Storm Andrea moved briskly along the South Carolina coast on Friday, bringing drenching rains and threatening to spawn tornadoes as it churns up the Eastern Seaboard, US forecasters said. Andrea, the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, weakened.... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 18:07:00 +0200 AsiaOne en AsiaOne-bf133adc18dead0d4d200638f397da4b NaturalDisasters 20130607180700 http://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2013/06/08/world/tropical-storm-drenches-florida/ Tropical storm Andrea dumped heavy rains on Florida on Thursday and threatened to bring high winds and rough seas to much of the East Coast ... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:37:00 +0200 japantimes en japantimes-027eadb4ed08a374a3240101a946637b NaturalDisasters 20130607173700 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-weakens-swirls-over-florida-004144124.html By Harriet McLeod CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea moved briskly along the South Carolina coast on Friday, bringing drenching rains and threatening to spawn tornadoes as it churns up the Eastern Seaboard, U.S. forecasters said. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:19:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-9bd3153620f6ebbc96ceaca6e20c97e6 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 20130607171900 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130607?feedType=RSS&feedName=topNews CHARLESTON, South Carolina (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea moved briskly along the South Carolina coast on Friday, bringing drenching rains and threatening to spawn tornadoes as it churns up the Eastern Seaboard, U.S. forecasters said. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 17:18:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-cb00a26a9f993499afaae81744e8ada8 NaturalDisasters 33.9156114107951 -80.9011387399278 20130607171800 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/476071/20130607/andrea-tornadoes-tropical-storm-andrea-tropical-storm-andrea-photos-tropical-storm-andrea-florida-tr.htm Tropical Storm Andrea, at least six tornadoes and 65 mph winds hit Florida Thursday resulting in flooding in the southern regions. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 16:01:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-51e3a2c3402db0bd56841ec3d697656d NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130607160100 http://au.ibtimes.com/articles/476071/20130607/andrea-tornadoes-tropical-storm-andrea-tropical-storm-andrea-photos-tropical-storm-andrea-florida-tr.htm Tropical Storm Andrea, at least six tornadoes and 65 mph winds hit Florida Thursday resulting in flooding in the southern regions. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 15:40:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-c45d4012f5df19e54638e5b78d056855 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130607154000 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://au.ibtimes.com/articles/475855/20130607/tropical-storm-andrea-first-storm-of-atlantic-hurricane-season-hazardous-travel-advisory-high-winds-.htm In New York City, a hazardous travel advisory is in effect through early Saturday as Andrea heads north. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:01:00 +0200 ibtimes-au en ibtimes-au-d942beef7edbb3a4453e46282429ef70 NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130607080100 http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/articles/475855/20130607/tropical-storm-andrea-first-storm-of-atlantic-hurricane-season-hazardous-travel-advisory-high-winds-.htm In New York City, a hazardous travel advisory is in effect through early Saturday as Andrea heads north. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:53:00 +0200 ibtimes-uk en ibtimes-uk-fc8ffa09930cf48d39f142852a70bdc8 NaturalDisasters 40.6222 -73.9878 20130607075300 http://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2013-06-07/tt-braces-hurricane-season-odpm-staff-not-motivated%E2%80%94ceo Radhica Sookraj Friday, June 7, 2013 As T&T braces for what is expected to be one of the worst hurricane seasons since 1990, the Office of Disaster Preparedness and Management (ODPM) is operating with a demotivated skeleton staff Fri, 07 Jun 2013 07:24:00 +0200 Triniad-guardian en Triniad-guardian-8872501effb9b392ca317fb62933ed55 NaturalDisasters 20130607072400 http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/06/18796242-tropical-storm-andrea-drenches-florida-bound-for-east-coast?lite Tropical Storm Andrea - the first of the Atlantic hurricane season - spawned a tornado in Florida early Thursday and threatened high winds, heavy rain and rough seas along much of the U.S. East Coast in the coming days.Tropical storm warnings were in effect for a large section of Florida's west.... Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:34:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-b028d7ce0ee794330a7fa048b6f02a84 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130607033400 http://news.yahoo.com/tropical-storm-andrea-weakens-swirls-over-florida-004144124.html By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea lost strength as it passed over northern Florida on Thursday evening and is forecast to drench much of the U.S. Southeast with heavy rain as it cuts across Georgia and swing up the Atlantic Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:01:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-9ef1d655bbd977ce2276bb3ca855ca96 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 25.8321 -80.2702 20130607030100 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/07/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130607?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea lost strength as it passed over northern Florida on Thursday evening and is forecast to drench much of the U.S. Southeast with heavy rain as it cuts across Georgia and swing up the Atlantic Coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 03:00:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-4e81798787ca2db7353cb516b7b9fcbc NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 32.6497266196374 -83.4472614062641 20130607030000 http://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/tropical-storm-andrea/700762.html Tropical storm Andrea dumped heavy rains on Florida Thursday and threatened to bring high winds and rough seas to much of the US East Coast after earlier tearing across western Cuba. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:47:00 +0200 channelnewsasia en channelnewsasia-18d59dd0073fe0a34ae87311468d84e7 NaturalDisasters 23.1168 -82.3886 20130607014700 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/06/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130606?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea strengthened slightly just before making landfall in Florida on Thursday and was forecast to drench much of the U.S. Southeast with heavy rain as it cuts across Georgia and up the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 01:29:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-78d9be45f926116e60b4322200060be1 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 25.8321 -80.2702 20130607012900 http://www.voanews.com/content/tropical-storm-andrea-nears-florida-gulf-coast/1676833.html Tropical Storm Andrea lashed Florida with tornadoes and heavy rain on Thursday and was forecast to drench much of the U.S. Southeast as it cuts across Georgia and up the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center said. The season's first Atlantic tropical storm was churning in the Gulf of Mexico,.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:43:00 +0200 voanews en voanews-487fb2c98338f5e94bfff6fb6169dc61 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 20130606234300 http://www.nationnews.com/articles/view/team-effort-for-hurricane-season/ As Barbados prepares for an above-average 2013 hurricane season with 18 projected named storms, the Department of Emergency Management (DEM) has stressed that disaster management is a shared responsibility. This was the word from DEM’s director Judy Thomas, speaking about national hurricane.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:35:00 +0200 nationnews en nationnews-3630f69c2cb4a41b6fb00a01f9d08c1d NaturalDisasters 13.0935 -59.6105 20130606233500 http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=tropical-storm-andrea-bears-down-on By Jane Sutton MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea lashed Florida with tornadoes and heavy rain on Thursday and was forecast to drench much of the U.S. [More] Thu, 06 Jun 2013 23:29:00 +0200 scientificamerican en scientificamerican-168d3336ae4036068a7c07c2db624634 NaturalDisasters 25.8321 -80.2702 20130606232900 http://edition.cnn.com/2013/06/06/us/tropical-weather-andrea/index.html Andrea nears landfall in Florida's Big Bend as a tropical storm; Four-foot storm surge, six inches of rain possible; Its main threat is expected to be flooding in northern Florida; Storm is expected to travel up the East Coast on Friday and Saturday. (CNN) -- High winds and soaking rain fell across.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 22:51:00 +0200 cnn en cnn-b0444a67f8bd8654a29d8631c629e676 NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130606225100 http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/06/06/us-storm-andrea-idUSBRE9541IC20130606?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews MIAMI (Reuters) - Tropical Storm Andrea lashed Florida with tornadoes and heavy rain on Thursday and was forecast to drench much of the U.S. Southeast as it cuts across Georgia and up the Atlantic coast, the National Hurricane Center said. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:13:00 +0200 reuters en reuters-ca8ce3abc8bf04728e28d92198a38b37 NaturalDisasters 41.7218 44.7831 25.8321 -80.2702 20130606211300 http://news.yahoo.com/u-storm-andrea-stronger-heading-towards-florida-big-091531764.html (Reuters) - The center of Tropical Storm Andrea will reach the northern part of Florida in the next few hours, then will move in a northeasterly direction near the east coast of the United States through Saturday, U.S. government forecasters said on Thursday. Thu, 06 Jun 2013 21:08:00 +0200 news-yahoo en news-yahoo-ab7bf789ea5d0e114de37be9b165c401 NaturalDisasters 38.9051 -77.0162 20130606210800 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://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2013/06/06/18796242-tropical-storm-andrea-drenches-florida-bound-for-east-coast?lite Tropical Storm Andrea - the first of the Atlantic hurricane season - spawned a tornado in Florida early Thursday and threatened high winds, heavy rain and rough seas along much of the U.S. East Coast in the coming days.Tropical storm warnings were in effect for a large section of Florida's west.... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 19:30:00 +0200 msnbc en msnbc-15a58c9f90da002e62829baf71ed64fe NaturalDisasters 28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983 20130606193000 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.newschannel5.com/story/22521596/10-things-to-see-a-week-of-top-ap-photos By The Associated Press Associated Press Here's your look at highlights from the weekly AP photo report, a gallery featuring a mix of front-page photography, the odd image you might have missed and... Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:19:00 +0200 newschannel5 en newschannel5-4857e8459f4a5117045948ffa0c9dee4 NaturalDisasters TAXUD 20130606181900 http://www.lenouvelliste.com//article4.php?newsid=118353 Lorsqu'on évoque Haïti, on pense, à juste titre, aux tempêtes tropicales, aux ouragans qui, avec leurs fortes pluies et leurs vents dévastateurs, défraient régulièrement la chronique. Qui associe l'île tropicale aux sécheresses prolongées ? Pourtant Haïti, et en particulier les zones du Nord-Ouest.... Fri, 28 Jun 2013 06:49:00 +0200 lenouvelliste fr lenouvelliste-d508078b48278d84cb1fae740185559f RuralDevelopment NaturalDisasters FoodSecurityFoodAid PolicyAgriculture 19.7957259946114 -73.0505002832353 20130628064900 http://www.zdnet.com/dealing-with-disaster-7000017468/ Although there is nothing IT departments can do to prevent natural disasters, Hybrid clouds enable IT to provide a great foundation for redundancy, which will ensure that mirrored infrastructure and applications remain intact when disaster strikes. Fri, 28 Jun 2013 21:14:00 +0200 zdnet en zdnet-f46890623e2c33558818257cfa6b733a NaturalDisasters 20130628211400 http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/story/315123/news/nation/pagasa-tropical-storm-gorio-makes-landfall-over-eastern-samar Tropical Storm Gorio (international code name Rumbia) made landfall over Eastern Samar province at 8:00 a.m. Saturday, state weather forecasters said. In a post on its Twitter account, PAGASA said Gorio hit Hernani town in Eastern Samar. According to the website of the municipality of Hernani , the.... Sat, 29 Jun 2013 03:38:00 +0200 gmanews en gmanews-9f62ca93abc0a57cf91f5cb44a90d772 NaturalDisasters 20130629033800 http://focustaiwan.tw/news/aall/201306290004.aspx Taipei, June 29 (CNA) A tropical storm that formed over the Philippines late Friday could begin affecting Taiwan on Sunday and bring showers to the eastern and southern parts of the country, according to the Central Weather Bureau's latest forecast. As of 8 a.m. Sat, 29 Jun 2013 08:13:00 +0200 focustaiwan en focustaiwan-95106cdf287a77c874181318e7696ab5 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 25.035089 121.506699 20130629081300 http://www.sunstar.com.ph/breaking-news/2013/06/29/government-readies-relief-aid-areas-affected-gorio-289858 THE government has prepositioned P6.9-million worth of emergency relief resources with the entry of Tropical Storm "Gorio" (international name: Rumbia) in the country, a Palace official said Saturday. In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said.... Sat, 29 Jun 2013 19:54:00 +0200 sunstar en sunstar-3d7ee860f8efde1eda403d123fa0d7b0 NaturalDisasters 49.138939 111.874298 20130629195400 http://www.chinapost.com.tw/taiwan/national/national-news/2013/07/01/382509/Tropical-Storm.htm (ChinaPost.com.tw) - A tropical storm that formed over the Philippines late Friday could begin affecting Taiwan on Sunday and bring showers to the eastern and southern parts of the country, according to the Central Weather Bureau's latest forecast. Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:11:00 +0200 ChinaPost en ChinaPost-1013e367b85a6e8321f6fb7886500711 NaturalDisasters 14.6096 121.006 20130630211100 http://news.kuwaittimes.net/philippine-storm-spares-capital-but-strands-many/ MANILA: A tropical storm shifted and spared the Philippine capital yesterday but stranded thousands of commuters, toppled trees and knocked out power in outlying provinces. Forecasters had predicted that Tropical Storm Rumbia would hit the densely populated Manila metropolis early yesterday, sparking emergency preparations. Sun, 30 Jun 2013 21:49:00 +0200 kuwaittimes en kuwaittimes-5934398e8d999a7bf9275191edb1b7f4 NaturalDisasters 20130630214900 http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/video/2013-07/01/c_132500917.htm BEIJING, July 1 (Xinhuanet) -- A number of severe weather systems are threatening several parts of China. Typhoon "Rumbia" hit near China's southern province of Guangdong on Monday morning, forcing authorities to issue a warning. It’s now moving northwest at about 30 kilometers an hour, gathering strength along the way. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 06:23:00 +0200 xinhuanet_en en xinhuanet_en-6fd68bd3d67193c204c94182fe902d05 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130701062300 http://www.dw.de/hong-kong-protesters-hold-pro-democracy-rally/a-16917552?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf Tens of thousands of protesters have marched in Hong Kong through typhoon rains in support of universal suffrage. The march marks the 16th anniversary of the city’s return to mainland China's rule. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:38:00 +0200 deutschewelle-en en deutschewelle-en-9c0ff5c48ba96c887f8052a54250f437 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 35.2086 110.727 20130701143800 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323297504578579200560041498.html?mod=rss_about_china Tens of thousands of protesters braved a typhoon threat and driving rain Monday, calling for Hong Kong chief executive Leung Chun-ying to resign and for the city government to fulfill its promise of direct elections. Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:35:00 +0200 wsj-en en wsj-en-b7bd7049e77c6a05deeb62a07fb904e9 NaturalDisasters 22.4222282068564 114.157925233557 20130701143500 http://reliefweb.int/report/philippines/philippines-china-tropical-cyclone-rumbichina-severe-weatherindia-floods Source: European Commission Humanitarian Aid department Country: China, India, Mexico, Philippines, United States of America Philippines, China – Tropical Cyclone RUMBIA (GDACS, NDRRMC, WMO, China Meteo) RUMBIA traversed the eastern Visayas and southern Luzon in the Philippines on 29 June as a.... Mon, 01 Jul 2013 17:00:00 +0200 reliefWeb en reliefWeb-51f4ee7fa3245b60f22cc79d1d3fbdad NaturalDisasters 6.517152 126.093399 19.3395004253507 -99.6272668409776 41.832222 -78.586111 28.5687 77.2168 35.2086 110.727 20130701170000 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/02/content_16710734.htm Tropical storms hit China about a week earlier than usual this year, Wang Zhihua, deputy director of the disaster relief and public service, said at a news conference. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 16:36:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-9f8a3fbd4efe9c07c41797a6637b21bb NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130702163600 http://europe.chinadaily.com.cn/china/2013-07/03/content_16711238.htm Rumbia, the sixth tropical storm to hit China this year, is moving northwest after landing in south China Tuesday morning, bringing gales and storms to regions along its path. Tue, 02 Jul 2013 20:12:00 +0200 chinadaily en chinadaily-a8aa0f73a0bf177b4c676283c6482c83 NaturalDisasters 35.2086 110.727 20130702201200 http://fr.vietnamplus.vn/Home/Des-provinces-du-Nord-durement-frappees-par-les-pluies-torrentielles/20137/32390.vnplus Les pluies torrentielles et crues provoquées par la tempête Rumbia, 3e tempête tropicale de l'année, a causé d'importants dégâts humains et matériels dans trois provinces du Nord que sont Dien Bien, Ha Giang et Thai Nguyen. Thu, 04 Jul 2013 10:23:00 +0200 vietnamplus-fr fr vietnamplus-fr-ac00afc7d36926f1a85d71cd0cd44b59 NaturalDisasters 22.7076715272911 104.917295610193 21.7029281409159 105.809495379327 20130704102300 http://lecourrier.vnagency.com.vn/lecourrier/fr-fr/details/22/environnement/65523/des-provinces-du-nord-durement-frappees-par-les-pluies-torrentielles.aspx Dans la province de Diên Biên, la plus touchée par la tempête Rumbia, une personne a été tuée et trois autres blessées lors de glissements de terrain provoqués par de fortes pluies. Les dommages matériels sont estimés à 11 milliards de dôngs. Selon le vice-président du Comité populaire du district.... Thu, 04 Jul 2013 15:12:00 +0200 lecourrier fr lecourrier-3225de233dcd49db1b762b9851aee322 NaturalDisasters 20130704151200