October 2018 – Page 14 – Weather Preppers

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

Even the statue of music legend, Stevie Ray Vaugn is prepared for flooding. On Thursday someone dressed him up with a life vest jacket in past flooding events Stevie has been underwater. The Lower Colorado River Authority announced Wednesday they preparing to open up additional flood gates at Mansfield Dam over the next few days. Water will be rushing downstream to Lake Austin and Lady Bird Lake. The lakes high water levels have caused concern…

Clean-up efforts begin following flood in Texas

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

Tuesday, hundreds of people evacuated when waterways in Burnet and Llano counties climbed to almost 40 feet, flooding homes in Kingsland and Marble Falls. “It was so dark, we couldn’t tell where the water was, but we were standing here with our coffee and a canoe floated by between the deck and the tree,” said Gloria Mays who lives along Lake Marble Falls. “So we just packed up a couple of outfits for each of…

Bastrop prepares as water levels continue to rise

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

For the past few days, much of what’s happened in all the lakes in Austin, has made its way down south to Bastrop. At Neighbor’s Kitchen and Yard, the lake levels have been rising significantly. Tom Dickey is the owner there and says most of this customers say what they’ve seen is out of the ordinary. From the back porch the observation deck and much of the light pole is completely underwater right now. “It’s…

Firefighters rescue US, Texas flags from floods

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

Firefighters were able to find and rescue flags from the rising flood waters on Lake Travis. The Lake Travis Fire Department had crews out on the lake Thursday to conduct a hazard assessment when the firefighters came across two flags stranded at the top of a flagpole. Both a United States flag and a Texas flag were rescued, folded and safely transported to shore. A video of the flags being carefully handled by a firefighter…

One month after Florence, Robeson County still cleaning up the mess

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

LUMBERTON, N.C. (WTVD) — It’s been more than a month since Hurricane Florence left much of Robeson County under water. Timmie Sampson has lived along Deep Branch Road all his life and the thought of demolishing his home hurts. “I’ve lived here all my life, but the money it will cost to repair it just isn’t worth it,” Sampson said. “With Matthew, it came up 8 inches in the front room, but with Florence, it…

Small business denied help from SBA after Hurricane Florence

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Shannon Ward looking into his garage after clearing out all of the damaged equipment on October 18, 2018. (Photo: Basil John/WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Businesses are still trying to find their footing after Hurricane Florence. But others are struggling to get help from the small business administration. “The hurricane comes in and lost everything in here,” OSC automotive and repair owner Shannon Ward said. – Advertisement – After the hurricane, Ward opened his shop…

Firefighters rescue US, Texas flag from floods

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

RVs built for adventure are now providing basic shelter to hurricane victims

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Dozens of new travel trailers line an old auxiliary runway at the N.C. Global TransPark, and with brand names such as Sportsmen, Wilderness, Prowler and Imagine, it’s clear they were made for people seeking adventure. But in the coming months, these recreational vehicles will be home to hundreds of people whose own houses were left uninhabitable by Hurricane Florence. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is using the Global TransPark as a staging area for RVs…

After historic Texas flooding, officials will likely open more floodgates on Central Texas dam

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Across Central Texas and the Hill Country, heavy rain has led to catastrophic flooding in the past week. A bridge over the Llano River collapsed outside Kingsland on Tuesday and waters continue to rise, with homes flooding in Kingsland, Marble Falls and Granite Shoals. With more rainfall in the forecast, state and local officials are working to manage floodwaters before they move downstream. Eight floodgates are likely to open on the Mansfield Dam above Lake…

UNCW: Buildings must be braced for future hurricanes

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Campus clean-up nears $140 million after Hurricane Florence WILMINGTON — As rebuilding continues at the University of North Carolina Wilmington after Hurricane Florence, campus leaders are trying to take future storms into account. Chancellor Jose Sartarelli gave an update on recovery efforts at Thursday’s Board of Trustees meeting. A preliminary cost estimate came to $139.6 million campus-wide, with $59.1 million of that coming from the storm’s damage to science building Dobo Hall alone. Vice Chancellor for Business…

More Rain Expected As Flooding Continues In Texas

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Before and after photos show flooding in Central Texas

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

By Rebecca Salinas, mySA.com / San Antonio Express-News Published 2:30 pm CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 BEFORE: Pedernales Falls State Park. BEFORE: Pedernales Falls State Park. Photo: Dale Blasingame / For The Express-News AFTER: Pedernales Falls State Park shared these photos at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, saying falls can be heard a mile away AFTER: Pedernales Falls State Park shared these photos at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2018, saying falls can be heard…

Risk of flooding remains in Texas with more rain

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Published 1:31 pm CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — More rain is expected in already-saturated parts of West and Central Texas as the flooding risk continues. National Weather Service meteorologists say while only 1 to 2 inches (3 to 5 centimeters) is expected from Thursday night into Friday morning, it could cause some flooding. Isolated areas could get up to 4 inches (10 centimeters). This week a bridge was destroyed by raging floodwaters…

In the big picture, the Carolina Hurricanes are doing what it takes to win

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

It’s easy to get caught up worrying about the malfunctioning special teams or Martin Necas’ unfortunate failure to make a quick adjustment to the NHL or any of the other flaws in the Carolina Hurricanes highlighted over the past four days. It was just as easy to overlook all of that over the first 10 days of the season when everything else was going right and the Hurricanes had yet to lose in regulation, when…

'Broadway Sings for Florence' comes to Raleigh to raise funds for storm victims

Posted on October 18, 2018October 18, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — It’s been more than a month since Hurricane Florence devastated parts of North Carolina. The clean up and rebuilding process will take months. Fortunately, some Broadway stars are using their voices to raise money for those in need. A fundraiser called “Broadway Sings for Florence” is happening Oct. 22 at Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh. For more information, you can click here RELATED: James Taylor issues 1 million meals challenge for…

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