October 2018 – Page 15 – Weather Preppers

Officials: Hurricane Michael killed at least 20 in Florida

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

MEXICO BEACH, Fla. (AP) — More than a week after Hurricane Michael slammed into the Florida Panhandle, authorities are reporting three more deaths from the Category 4 storm as residents returning to their homes try to piece together their lives from the rubble left by strong winds and storm surge. Michael slammed into Florida’s Panhandle with 155 mph (250 kph) winds on Oct. 10, retained hurricane-force winds as far inland as southern Georgia, and also…

Firefighters who performed rescues after Florence need help

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

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter North East Volunteer Fire Department (Photo: WITN) WALLACE, N.C. (AP) — A North Carolina volunteer fire department which helped save more than 100 people after Hurricane Florence says it could use some help. WITN-TV in Greenville reports the North East Volunteer Fire Department outside of Wallace in Duplin County had 5 feet of water inside its station due to Florence, and 23 of the 28 firefighters who work at the…

James Taylor issues 1 million meals challenge for Hurricane Florence recovery

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

Musician James Taylor started a food drive to assist in Hurricane Florence relief. Taylor, who grew up in Chapel Hill, announced the “James Taylor Million Meals Challenge” on his Facebook page Tuesday. The food donated during the challenge will benefit people in 23 eastern North Carolina counties. Taylor, his wife, and their friends vow to match all donations to the food bank (up to 1 million meals). The challenge runs until the end of October….

Houston seeks $2B more for Hurricane Harvey housing recovery

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

Published 10:44 am CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 HOUSTON (AP) — Houston officials are preparing to request an additional $2 billion from Congress to provide more assistance to residents whose homes were damaged by Hurricane Harvey. The Houston Chronicle reports that the city’s request will likely come as lawmakers also consider aid for victims of recent hurricanes Florence and Michael, which devastated parts of North Carolina and Florida. Houston officials say the U.S. Department of Housing…

Flooding remains a concern in Hill Country with more rain in the forecast

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

By Fares Sabawi, mySanAntonio.com Published 10:13 am CDT, Thursday, October 18, 2018 More rain is expected on Thursday and Friday in the San Antonio area. More rain is expected on Thursday and Friday in the San Antonio area. Photo: National Weather Service The Ranch Road 2900 bridge over the Llano River in Kingsland is collapsed during flooding on Tuesday October 16, 2018. [JAY JANNER/AMERICAN-STATESMAN] The Ranch Road 2900 bridge over the Llano River in Kingsland is…

Tunisia flash floods kill at least 5, cause major damage

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

TUNIS, Tunisia — Tunisian authorities say at least five people have been killed in flash floods in the country caused by heavy rains Wednesday and Thursday. The interior ministry’s spokesman Sofian Zaag said two other people are missing. The regions of Bizerte in the north, and of Nabeul, about 70 kilometers (45 miles) east of the capital, received up to 200 millimeters (almost 8 inches) of rainfall. Some schools have been closed and homes, roads…

Have fun, help others: Help hurricane victims for free State Fair admission today

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

The annual Food Lion Hunger Relief Day is Thursday, October 18 and if you bring five cans of food to the N.C. State Fair on Thursday you will receive one free admission ticket! This is such a great deal and a wonderful way to help our neighbors in need! When you get to the fair, bring your 5 cans of food to any gate and they will be exchanged for an admission ticket. Look for…

UNC students spending their fall break helping Hurricane Florence victims

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

CHAPEL HILL, N.C. (WTVD) — Like thousands of other UNC-Chapel Hill students this week, these undergrads could have gone home. They could have gone anywhere. But they decided they wanted to go to Robeson County. They chose to go to the heart of the storm zone left devastated by Hurricane Florence. They’re spending their fall break giving back. “I’m just trying to do the best I can to give a hug or lend an ear…

Kingsland damage is severe, officials promise help

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

During a media briefing Wednesday, state and local authorities said they will be asking for federal help to rebuild the Kingsland community. One of the biggest priorities is the Ranch Road 2900 bridge that was wiped out when the Llano River rose to almost 40 feet. County authorities said losing the bridge means first responders will have to remap routes to the Marble Falls hospital and it may take them 5 to 10 minutes longer…

Body found in midst of flooding

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

Heavy rainfall under the cover of darkness resulted in an image many Llano residents had never seen before and will likely never forget. The Llano River crested at just below 40 feet on Tuesday shutting down the bridge for most of the day. By Wednesday morning the river was back down to about 12 and a half feet. The feared second crest overnight never happened. “We were informed yesterday evening that indeed there would not…

Heavy rainfalls leaves homes filled with mud

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

With water levels down in Marble Falls, many people are now able to assess the damages. “Probably had an inch and a half of mud,” said Wayne Atkinson. Atkinson lives just off the water in Marble Falls an area which was completely flooded on Tuesday. “We’ll have to start over on a lot of these things,” said Atkinson. About 3 feet of water entered his home. Yards littered with debris in Atkinson’s neighborhood. There’s a…

Continuous rain will impact lakes in Austin

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

The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA) says this historic flood in Austin is a dynamic situation and conditions are rapidly changing. Kathy Johnston has been living on Edgewater Drive for 25 years. A home where hundreds of memories have been made, could be at risk for damage. LCRA says large amounts of water are moving into lakes in Central Texas and folks need to take every precaution to be careful. She says in 2007, four…

Heavy rain returns Thursday, keeping concern for flooding high

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

The sun will continue to stay tucked behind the clouds for a while longer. Chances for heavy rain return to the forecast Thursday, and will continue through part of the upcoming weekend. Aside from keeping things gloomy outside, these continued chances for rain will also keep the concern for river and flash flooding high across parts of Texas. Particular areas of concern are the portions of the Hill Country affected by river and lake flooding earlier…

We Fact Check Ted Cruz And Beto O’Rourke’s Second Debate

Posted on October 17, 2018October 17, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

During their second — and perhaps last — U.S. Senate debate, Republican incumbent Ted Cruz and U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, D-El Paso, went back and forth on a number of issues Tuesday night in San Antonio, including the economy, the impact of the #MeToo movement and civility in politics. The debate got heated at times, and both candidates slung attacks at one another throughout the night. But how much of what they said was true?…

Neighborhood slammed by Florence faces new challenge

Posted on October 17, 2018 by WeatherPreppers

Homes in Stoney Creek sit with trash covering the lawn after Hurricane Florence. (Photo: Matt Bennett/WWAY) BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — While one Brunswick County neighborhood still tries to recover from Hurricane Florence, they now have to worry about potential flooding from a new proposed development. Karen Gaughan and her husband built their house in Stoney Creek Plantation back in 2002. It sits on a cul-de-sac that backs up to the proposed development location. –…

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