October 2018 – Page 13 – Weather Preppers

From U.S. Senator To Railroad Commissioner: Here Are The 2018 Statewide Races

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

We here at KUT spend a lot of time reminding you about the down-ballot races in an election. This season, we hosted City Council forums because local elections really affect your life the most. But we know the big shiny races at the top of the ticket get more attention. So, here’s what you need to know about the races everyone in the state gets a chance to vote on. Stop me if you’ve heard…

FEMA bringing in temporary housing units for Florence victims

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — FEMA has announced plans to use tractor trailers and mobile homes as temporary housing. For survivors, it certainly won’t be home but it’s a step in the right direction while they wait for their actual homes to be repaired. Recovering from a hurricane is a process. Despite millions in federal aid and nonprofit assistance, Hurricane Florence survivors need help right now. FEMA has disaster-assistance programs that pay for hotels, help with…

More Flooding Leads Gov. Abbott To Triple Disaster List

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas (CBSDFW.COM/AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s added 36 Texas counties to a state disaster declaration as flooding continues in parts of the state. The 36 counties mentioned Friday by Abbott during a news conference are in addition to 18 named as part of the disaster declaration on Tuesday. The counties cover a broad swath of Texas extending roughly from West and Central Texas down to the Gulf Coast and South Texas. “With…

Wilmington church receives donations after Hurricane Florence, tries to repay favor

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Churches from across the Southeast are pitching in to help each other recover after not one, but two devastating hurricanes. A church in St. Augustine, FL airlifted food to Saint Jude’s Metropolitan Community Church in Wilmington after Hurricane Florence left the church’s food bank nearly empty. Now, the pastor of Saint Jude’s says they are trying to repay the favor by reaching out to their affiliate…

Flooding prompts Texas Gov. Abbott to expand disaster list

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Published 3:09 pm CDT, Friday, October 19, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s added 36 Texas counties to a state disaster declaration as flooding continues in parts of the state. The 36 counties mentioned Friday by Abbott during a news conference are in addition to 18 named as part of the disaster declaration on Tuesday. The counties cover a broad swath of Texas extending roughly from West and Central Texas down to…

Central Texas Copes With Historic Flooding Following Heavy Rains

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Originally published on October 19, 2018 1:35 pm Heavy rains in central Texas have caused historic flooding this week. Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a state of emergency in 18 counties, and flooding has damaged homes in Highland Lakes and washed out a bridge in Kingsland. Here & Now‘s Peter O’Dowd talks with KUT reporter Mose Buchele (@MoseBuchele). Copyright 2018 NPR. To see more, visit http://www.npr.org/.

Beach re-opened, curfew lifted in Surf City after Hurricane Florence

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Surf City (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — A beach closed to visitors since Hurricane Florence is officially back open. Hundreds of homeowners and business owners filled a town meeting in Surf City this morning to find out the future of their beach town. – Advertisement – The town has been under a state of emergency for more than a month. Town council voted to not have a curfew on the island and vacation…

Houston Non-Profit Races to Save Florida’s Bees after Hurricane Michael

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Rescue Bank’s first shipment of 52,000 gallons of high fructose corn syrup arrived in the Florida Panhandle on Thursday morning. Hurricane Michael wiped out the food supply for bee colonies across the Florida Panhandle. Now a Houston non-profit is racing to keep them from starving. Florida beekeepers send colonies all over the country to help pollinate crops. Florida itself is the nation’s largest citrus producer, and the bees are critical to the harvest. “The high…

Washed out by Florence, Wilmington housing market looks to rebound

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Sales took a hit, but officials say the recovery is well underway — although caution it won’t happen overnight WILMINGTON – Hurricane Florence had an impact on nearly every community and industry in the region, and the housing market has been no different. In the weeks since the storm cut a path through Southeastern North Carolina, local realtors have taken stock of their listings and assessed any damages that need to be addressed. But other…

FEMA getting Florence victims into temporary housing

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Adam Owens, WRAL anchor/reporter Raleigh, N.C. — Families who lost their homes to Hurricane Florence are starting to get into temporary housing provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, officials said Friday. Ten families are already in travel trailers and two mobile homes were being set up Friday, said Albie Lewis, FEMA’s coordinator in North Carolina. “These housing units are temporary. They’re not meant for the long term,” Lewis said. “They are a step…

Here’s what the Hurricanes need to do to fix the struggling power play

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Justin Faulk quickly offered an opinion Thursday on how to jumpstart a struggling power play. “Get a few greasy ones, hopefully,” he said. Have a puck go off someone’s skate or backside and skid past the goalie. Get a timely tip. Crowd the crease and get an easy rebound or tap-in. Find a way. But more than anything, Faulk said, stick with it. Believe in the process. “Sometimes when things aren’t going…

Morning weather forecast for October 19, 2018

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Zack Shields has your weather forecast. A Flash Flood Watch is in effect until 7 p.m. (CT) (10/19) for most of Central Texas. TODAY – Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Locallyheavy rainfall possible. Highs in the lower 60s. North winds 5 to10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.TONIGHT – Showers. Near steady temperature around 60. Northwinds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent. SATURDAY – Cloudy with showers likely. Highs in the…

Lawsuits and rail repairs: CSX deals with Hurricane Florence aftermath

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

FEMA to loan RVs to some made homeless by Hurricane Florence

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is loaning recreational vehicles to some North Carolinians whose homes were left uninhabitable by Hurricane Florence. The News & Observer reports FEMA is loaning RVs and mobile homes to some people who can’t find a place to stay while their homes are being repaired. These are available to people in the 10 counties where FEMA has determined there isn’t enough available rental housing. Each comes with a “living kit” that…

Residents near Trinity River told to evacuate

Posted on October 19, 2018October 19, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

LIBERTY, Texas (FOX 26) – Liberty County Emergency Management officials are recommending that residents along the Trinity River evacuate as the Trinity River Authority is releasing large amounts of water from the Livingston Dam into the river. Johanna Black’s family is staying in a camper on higher ground after floodwaters from the Trinity River filled gullies and spilled over County Road 2550 in Cleveland. She’s now unable to drive within two miles of her home near the river….

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