Washington — The federal government provides a variety of assistance programs for people impacted by disasters like the two major hurricanes, Helene and Milton, that recently hit the Southeastern US. To get access to the funding, people must submit an application…
Category: Hurricanes
Hurricane Milton from start to finish: What made this storm stand out
Hurricane Milton had a quick, intense life over the past few days as it roared across the Gulf of Mexico and slammed into Florida late Wednesday. Born out of a typically uninspiring cluster of thunderstorms late last week in the…
‘Lifesaver’: How iPhone’s satellite mode helped during Hurricane Helene
A satellite mode or “satellite SOS” feature has been introduced on many newer mobile phone models. The feature allows users to text when cellular or WiFi coverage is unavailable, like in remote areas or during natural disasters. Tap below to read the…
Why Milton’s ‘reverse surge’ sucked water away from flood-fearing Tampa
In the days before Hurricane Milton hit Florida, forecasters were worried it could send as much as 15 feet (4.5 meters) of water rushing onto the heavily populated shores of Tampa Bay. Instead, several feet of water temporarily drained away. Tap below…
Age of Tropicana Field roof played role in Hurricane Milton damage, stadium engineer says
In the days before Hurricane Milton, top officials at one of the firms that built Tropicana Field grew “concerned” that the stadium’s roofing might not hold up against the historic winds forecasted for the Tampa Bay area. Tap below to…