January 2020 – Page 10 – Weather Preppers

Katy woman making 'Joey Pouches' for animals affected by Australia wildfires needs your help!

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

KATY, Texas — A Katy woman is asking for donations of materials to help animals affected by the Australian wildfires. Amy Casto is a mother of two and is creating ‘Joey Pouches,’ which are like swaddling blankets for animals orphaned or displaced by the wildfires. “Someone shared a post about about American rescue crafters group on Facebook helping with the Australia catastrophe and I felt an urge to participate in the cause,” Casto told KHOU…

As many as 10 states face major threat of severe weather as week progresses

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

The weather will take a volatile turn heading into the first weekend of January, with millions of Americans under the threat for severe thunderstorms, including the potential for tornadoes. The threat zone will include major metro areas such as Dallas, Houston, New Orleans and Nashville, likely leading to travel headaches. AccuWeather meteorologists warn that some of the most hazardous weather could occur after dark. “Residents and visitors will need to be extra vigilant, as many…

How to give wisely to help Australia wildfire relief efforts

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Share on Facebook Tweet on Twitter RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — As the world watches devastating wildfires blaze across Australia, there’s been an outpouring of donations to aid relief efforts. NC Secretary of State Elaine F. Marshall urges North Carolina’s giving public to be both generous and wise to make sure their donations do the most good possible. – Advertisement – “We’ve all been moved by the heartbreaking images coming out of Australia,” Secretary Marshall said…

Houston Zoo donates $5,000 to help Australian animals hurt by wildfires

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

More than a billion animals killed, scientists estimate By Danny Hermosillo, Chron.com / Houston Chronicle Published 11:37 am CST, Wednesday, January 8, 2020 The Houston Zoo is coming to the aid of animals Down Under, donating $5,000 to help people and wildlife injured or left homeless by wildfires in Australia. The Houston Zoo is coming to the aid of animals Down Under, donating $5,000 to help people and wildlife injured or left homeless by wildfires in…

'Enhanced' chance of severe weather, thunderstorms in Houston's forecast

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Houston and several surrounding communities have an “enhanced” chance of severe weather Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Houston and several surrounding communities have an “enhanced” chance of severe weather Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Photo: National Weather Service Photo: National Weather Service Image 1 of / 18 Caption Close Image 1 of 18 Houston and several surrounding communities have an “enhanced” chance of severe weather Friday, Jan. 10, 2020. Houston and several surrounding communities have an “enhanced”…

Hibernian Pub holding fundraiser for firefighters battling Australia wildfires

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH — The Hibernian Pub in Raleigh is holding a fundraiser to help firefighters battling wildfires in Australia. You can help! On Thursday, Jan. 16, 10 percent of all sales at the pub will be donated to firefighters’ efforts. The pub is at 311 Glenwood Avenue. SEE ALSO : 24 charged with deliberately setting fires in Austalia The wildfires have burned millions of acres, killing at least 25. Thousands of firefighters from all over the…

Houston Forecast: Increasing chance for severe weather later this week

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Severe weather is possible across Southeast Texas into Louisiana as we get into Friday evening of this week. Currently the Houston area is in the “enhanced risk” zone, 3 out of 5, according to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center. (Range is 1/least likely to 5/most likely). It’s still too soon to say which parts of town will get the worst of the storms, if any, but if you have plans for…

Storms bring relief and danger to Australian wildfires

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By ROD McGUIRK, Associated Press CANBERRA, Australia — Thunderstorms and showers brought some relief for firefighters battling deadly wildfires across Australia’s drought-parched east coast on Wednesday, but also raised concerns that lightning will spark more fires before dangerous hot and windy conditions return. Around 2,300 firefighters in New South Wales state were making the most of relatively benign conditions by frantically consolidating containment lines around more than 110 blazes and patrolling for lightning strikes, state…

Carolina Hurricanes sign Justin Williams for remainder of 2020 season

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH (WTVD) — The Carolina Hurricanes have signed forward Justin Williams to a one-year contract for the rest of the 2020 season. The contract will pay Williams a base salary of $700,000, and he can earn an additional $1.3 million in potential bonuses based on individual and team play in the regular season and Stanley Cup Playoffs. Williams, 38, has recorded 786 points in 1,244 career NHL games with the Hurricanes, Flyers, Kings and Capitals….

‘Scarier’ Than Hurricane Maria: A Deadly Earthquake Terrifies Puerto Rico

Posted on January 8, 2020January 8, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By Edmy Ayala, Patricia Mazzei, Frances Robles and Sandra E. Garcia, New York Times PONCE, Puerto Rico — The auditorium where Lenda Torres Rodríguez and some of her neighbors sought refuge on Tuesday after the latest in a series of earthquakes convulsed Puerto Rico seemed almost as unreliable as the houses they had abandoned. Every time a new aftershock hit, the windows made ominous cracking sounds. So they huddled outside on beach chairs, or hunkered…

Hurricane Harvey heroes will be featured in documentary set to debut this Thursday

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — *EDITOR’S NOTE: The above video is from Nov. 26 when a little girl wrote a letter to Santa asking for him to repair her Harvey-damaged home. A Tomball business that helped rescue hundreds during Hurricane Harvey will be featured in a documentary that is set to debut on Thursday. “100 Boats: A Hurricane Harvey Documentary,” will be shown at Landmark River Oaks Theater. According to the website, “100 Boats” tells the remarkable story…

Hurricane Harvey heroes featured in documentary set to debut this Thursday

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Bee Cave coffee shop to host fundraiser for Australia wildfire relief

Posted on January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

AUSTIN, Texas — The bushfires in Australia continue to destroy land and homes and now American firefighters are heading to southeastern parts of the continent to help. Some cooler weather moved in earlier, but it’s not expected to stick around for long as of right now. So, a local coffee shop wants to help. On Jan. 25, Runaway Luna Lifestyle in Bee Cave plans to host a silent auction to raise money for wildfire relief….

A California city is hiring hungry goats again to help prevent wildfires

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Anaheim, California, has re-upped its contract with Environmental Land Management in order to use goats year-round for wildfire prevention, NPR reported. There have been goats grazing in places including Deer … Click to Continue »

Contractor stiffed workers almost $200k for Hurricane Florence cleanup in NC, feds say

Posted on January 6, 2020January 6, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

A disaster relief contractor working in North Carolina after Hurricane Florence stiffed employees out of about $185,000 in pay, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. The company, MLU Services … Click to Continue »

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