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This corresponds to approximately one third of the estimated Rohingya population in Myanmar.Wed, 13 Sep 2017 16:32:00 +0200EC-af2ac0673df5750777a2233471fc3f6cECen21.523451 -78.222198ChristosStylianidesFoodSecurityFoodAidNaturalDisastersHumanitarianAidCivilProtectionMigrationHaitiReconstructionCrisisResponseEU-CaribbeanEU-LatinAmericaEU-AsiaCivil ProtectionJupiter InletLake OkeechobeeRed CrossRed CrescentEUCaicos IslandsEmergencyBonita BeachChristos Stylianides20170913163200http://environmentalresearchweb.org/cws/article/news/69864Tropical storm Harvey is by any standard off the scale. Some parts of Texas have received in just over a week the rainfall they would normally expect in an entire year, and the storm is described as generating as much rain as would normally be seen only once in over 1,000 years.Sat, 09 Sep 2017 05:03:00 +0200environmentalresearchweb-2e633ee3c3ec594bc47af1e22fde9d6aenvironmentalresearchweben48.8521 2.34899EcologyClimateChangeNaturalDisastersEnvironmentUniversity of OxfordStefan RahmstorfRoyal Society20170909050300http://www.kswo.com/story/36320810/hurricane-harvey-likely-to-be-one-of-the-costliest-natural-disasters-on-record-for-us-economy-according-to-aon-reportInformation contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. Frankly and this Site make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you are affiliated with this page and would like it removed please contact SOURCE Aon plc. pressreleases@franklyinc.Fri, 08 Sep 2017 17:14:00 +0200kswo-03002f9ab2f4a9d13c3407f1aac7517ekswoen21.0319 105.82AgricultureNaturalDisastersSteve BowenHurricane WilmaAndrew Wragg20170908171400http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/hurricane-harvey-likely-to-be-one-of-the-costliest-natural-disasters-on-record-for-us-economy-according-to-aon-report-300516363.html. Harvey damage to minimally cost US economy tens of billions of dollars. CHICAGO Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Aon Benfield's catastrophe model development team, today launches the latest edition of its monthly Global Catastrophe Recap report, which evaluates the impact of the natural disaster....Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:59:00 +0200prnewswire-7553dbf3cead07298ff44a173b50ecfdprnewswireen21.0319 105.82AgricultureNaturalDisastersSteve BowenHurricane WilmaAndrew Wragg20170908165900http://www.marketwatch.com/story/hurricane-harvey-likely-to-be-one-of-the-costliest-natural-disasters-on-record-for-us-economy-according-to-aon-report-2017-09-08Press Release Hurricane Harvey likely to be one of the costliest natural disasters on record for US economy, according to Aon report. Harvey damage to minimally cost US economy tens of billions of dollars. CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Impact Forecasting , Aon Benfield's catastrophe model....Fri, 08 Sep 2017 16:47:00 +0200marketwatch-4ff3b7c4a1045e4778bd7c09c06a97ccmarketwatchen21.0319 105.82AgricultureNaturalDisastersSteve BowenHurricane WilmaAndrew Wragg20170908164700http://www.islandpacket.com/news/business/article171573007.html#navlink=SecListAlberto's primary target was Florida, Alabama and Georgia, and while Middle Georgia took a hit, the real impact was felt south of us. No question, Alberto and Harvey were completely different storms — Alberto with sustained winds of 63 mph compared to Harvey's hurricane force winds of 140 mph. The two storms did have a few things in common.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:44:00 +0200islandpacket-3cbe6b9031c199598525d21eb3e7d8c6islandpacketen41.533333 -80.533333NaturalDisastersWorld WarEmergencyHurricane SandyWorld War IITed Cruz20170906214400http://www.bradenton.com/news/business/article171573007.html#navlink=SecListAlberto's primary target was Florida, Alabama and Georgia, and while Middle Georgia took a hit, the real impact was felt south of us. No question, Alberto and Harvey were completely different storms — Alberto with sustained winds of 63 mph compared to Harvey's hurricane force winds of 140 mph. The two storms did have a few things in common.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:37:00 +0200bradenton-3cbe6b9031c199598525d21eb3e7d8c6bradentonen41.533333 -80.533333NaturalDisastersWorld WarEmergencyHurricane SandyWorld War IITed Cruz20170906213700http://www.kansascity.com/news/business/national-international/article171573007.html#navlink=SecListAlberto's primary target was Florida, Alabama and Georgia, and while Middle Georgia took a hit, the real impact was felt south of us. No question, Alberto and Harvey were completely different storms — Alberto with sustained winds of 63 mph compared to Harvey's hurricane force winds of 140 mph. The two storms did have a few things in common.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:34:00 +0200kansascity-3cbe6b9031c199598525d21eb3e7d8c6kansascityen41.533333 -80.533333NaturalDisastersWorld WarTed CruzEmergencyHurricane SandyWorld War II20170906213400http://www.ledger-enquirer.com/news/business/article171573007.html#storylink=hpdigestAlberto's primary target was Florida, Alabama and Georgia, and while Middle Georgia took a hit, the real impact was felt south of us. No question, Alberto and Harvey were completely different storms — Alberto with sustained winds of 63 mph compared to Harvey's hurricane force winds of 140 mph. The two storms did have a few things in common.Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:34:00 +0200ledger-enquirer-3cbe6b9031c199598525d21eb3e7d8c6ledger-enquireren41.533333 -80.533333NaturalDisastersWorld WarTed CruzEmergencyHurricane SandyWorld War II20170906213400http://www.eco-business.com/news/warming-linked-to-storm-harvey-devastation/Experts warn that while climate change did not cause the storm engulfing Texas, the destructiveness of Harvey has almost certainly been intensified by global warming. US soldiers assigned to the Texas Army National Guard arrive in Houston to aid citizens in areas heavily flooded by the storms of Hurricane Harvey August 27, 2017.Mon, 04 Sep 2017 12:55:00 +0200eco-business-9d93264445318bb4efe0544814cccf12eco-businessen48.8521 2.34899EnvironmentNaturalDisastersEcologyClimateChangeNational GuardArmy National GuardStefan Rahmstorf20170904125500http://www.kptv.com/story/36267380/going-viral-picture-of-harveys-heroes-resting-in-texas-high-school(MEREDITH) -- This picture was taken inside Katy High School, located in one of the hardest hit areas just west of Houston, Texas. The caption: "Inside of Katy High....these are the real heroes. Thank You for all that you do." More than a dozen soldiers are seen sleeping in the hallways of the high school.Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:16:00 +0200kptv-474311684897b7215ecef121ab7cbf59kptven37.176689 -113.2855NaturalDisastersWorld WarTaylor SwiftWorld War II20170901101600http://www.dw.com/en/harvey-in-louisiana-storm-makes-second-landfall/a-40295317Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, five days after devastating Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. Since delivering catastrophic flooding to Houston and the surrounding area, Harvey returned to the Gulf of Mexico before meandering back for a second round and making a second landfall west of Cameron, Louisiana.Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:09:00 +0200deutschewelle-en-feadc92ae945253e3653f0fe6d12be5adeutschewelle-enen30.07003 -94.119827NaturalDisastersmahbHurricane CenterGreg AbbottRichard RoweNational Hurricane CenterFrank-Walter SteinmeierHurricane KatrinaNational Weather ServiceJohn Bel Edwards20170831050900http://www.dw.com/en/harvey-in-louisiana-storm-makes-second-landfall/a-40295317Tropical Storm Harvey made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday, five days after devastating Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. Since delivering catastrophic flooding to Houston and the surrounding area, Harvey returned to the Gulf of Mexico before meandering back for a second round and making a second landfall west of Cameron, Louisiana.Thu, 31 Aug 2017 05:00:00 +0200dw-en-feadc92ae945253e3653f0fe6d12be5adw-enen30.07003 -94.119827NaturalDisastersmahbHurricane CenterGreg AbbottRichard RoweNational Hurricane CenterFrank-Walter SteinmeierHurricane KatrinaNational Weather ServiceJohn Bel Edwards20170831050000http://www.dw.com/en/harvey-in-louisiana-storm-makes-second-landfall/a-40295317?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssTropical storm Harvey made landfall in the state of Louisiana early Wednesday morning, five days after devastating Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. Since delivering catastrophic flooding to Houston and the surrounding area, Harvey returned to the Gulf of Mexico before meandering back for a second....Wed, 30 Aug 2017 23:06:00 +0200deutschewelle-tr-f3d461cff2d4235bb1baf7c7dd9843c1deutschewelle-tren29.886034 -90.067275NaturalDisastersHurricane CenterNational Hurricane CenterDonald JonesFrank-Walter SteinmeierHurricane KatrinaDonald TrumpNational Weather ServiceJohn Bel Edwards20170830230600http://www.dw.com/en/harvey-in-louisiana-storm-makes-second-landfall/a-40295317?maca=en-rss_top_news-13961-xml-mrssTropical storm Harvey made landfall in the state of Louisiana early Wednesday morning, five days after devastating Texas as a Category 4 hurricane. Since delivering catastrophic flooding to Houston and the surrounding area, Harvey returned to the Gulf of Mexico before meandering back for a second....Wed, 30 Aug 2017 22:06:00 +0200deutschewelle-uk-346892d213e758976024a5da425a224edeutschewelle-uken30.43 -104.298333NaturalDisastersAssociated PressStorm Prediction CenterMitch LandrieuDonald JonesFrank-Walter SteinmeierHurricane KatrinaDonald TrumpNational Weather Service20170830220600http://www.yorkdispatch.com/story/opinion/editorials/2017/08/30/editorial-heroes-harvey/614889001/There are so many photos. Houston's highways that have become rivers, skyscrapers now islands in lakes, water reaching up to street signs and the roofs of houses. And the people, sitting on those roofs, wading through water up to their shoulders, carrying children and pets to higher ground, trying to find any spot that's dry.Wed, 30 Aug 2017 21:15:00 +0200yorkdispatch-39d1de57c5de66e2718de0ce2586a790yorkdispatchen51.0339 2.34208NaturalDisastersRed CrossExpeditionary ForceJohn Bailey20170830211500https://www.yahoo.com/news/fossil-shows-marine-reptile-pregnant-164153682.htmlThe biggest fossil ever found of a dinosaur-era marine reptile called the Ichthyosaurus was pregnant when it died. Researchers say they found an embryo inside the skeleton that includes pieces of vertebrae, ribs, a forefin and a shoulder blade, according to a study in the journal Acta Palaeontologica Polonica .Wed, 30 Aug 2017 14:16:00 +0200news-yahoo-c1699b5b3fb075f8bda206540fb92ebbnews-yahooen30.20579 -92.031128NaturalDisastersFederal Emergency Management AgencyState DepartmentEmergencyHurricane KatrinaMarine One20170830141600http://www.wsfa.com/story/36232073/man-charged-after-spice-found-under-foot-during-bookingMONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - A Union Springs man is facing additional charges after officials found narcotics while booking him into the county detention facility. According to court documents, Kortez Mondwell Jones, 31, is charged with promoting prison contraband second degree.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:54:00 +0200wsfa-07c7bd2d1c12901fbf1c2c435b9c54dcwsfaen32.3602 -86.2987NaturalDisastersRed Cross20170828175400http://www.wsfa.com/story/36230706/mayor-public-safety-officials-give-summer-update-to-city-crime-prevention-930-amMONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange, along with Public Safety Director Chris Murphy and Police Chief Ernest Finely Jr., will hold a news conference at 9:30 a.m. Monday. According to the city, this news conference is set to discuss initiatives and provide an end of summer update on crime prevention and response.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 15:36:00 +0200wsfa-b095a6fe3ddf2831f8b74f75a570a8ccwsfaen32.3602 -86.2987FloodingNaturalDisastersJohn S. McCainChris MurphyU.S. Navy20170828153600http://www.wsfa.com/story/36227960/woman-injured-in-fall-at-high-falls-parkGROVE OAK, AL (WAFF) - A woman sustained injuries in a fall at High Falls Park Sunday afternoon. The 31-year-old woman had to be airlifted via Med Flight out of the canyon after falling and hitting her head near the falls. She was transported to Marshall Medical Center South with non-life threatening injuries.Mon, 28 Aug 2017 14:05:00 +0200wsfa-6cc9869472170b812a5422e1fd599fb3wsfaen18.408384 -65.981091FloodingNaturalDisastersU.S. NavyJohn S. McCain20170828140500https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2017/09/15/time-get-innovative-flood-preventionEven before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma unleashed their fury on the Gulf Coast, many cities were plotting ways to deal with the threat of a catastrophic storm. Few, if any, of the measures are as ambitious as the $20 billion flood-defense plan that Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of New York City,....Fri, 15 Sep 2017 21:21:00 +0200dallasnews-0bc5d5bbcfb46423996714d115838bdbdallasnewsen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersEnvironmentXi JinpingHurricane SandyMichael BloombergEnvironmental Protection Agency20170915212100https://www.dallasnews.com/opinion/editorials/2017/09/15/time-get-innovative-flood-preventionEven before Hurricanes Harvey and Irma unleashed their fury on the Gulf Coast, many cities were plotting ways to deal with the threat of a catastrophic storm. Few, if any, of the measures are as ambitious as the $20 billion flood-defense plan that Michael Bloomberg, then mayor of New York City,....Sat, 16 Sep 2017 05:17:00 +0200dallasnews-bc3f5fef25c513ca670400a178486d20dallasnewsen35.2086 110.727NaturalDisastersEnvironmentXi JinpingHurricane SandyMichael BloombergEnvironmental Protection Agency20170916051700http://www.4-traders.com/BEAZLEY-PLC-27491594/news/Hiscox-estimates-150-million-net-claims-from-Harvey-25133397/?utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=20170918estimated it would face net claims of about $150 million from Hurricane Harvey and said it has yet to determine losses from Hurricane Irma. Insurers and reinsurers are counting the cost of Harvey, which lashed Texas in the last week of August causing flooding that put it on the scale of Hurricane Sandy in 2012.Mon, 18 Sep 2017 12:13:00 +02004-traders-f74971e5c115b160f46e7eafc1ffba014-tradersen28.6535391673714 -82.4751710549983NaturalDisastersSusan FentonHurricane SandyMunich ReKeefe, BruyetteHurricane Harvey20170918121300