January 2020 – Page 12 – Weather Preppers

Town expected to start Hurricane Florence street paving project

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Crews are starting the paving project Friday. (Photo: Monique Robinson/WWAY) SURF CITY, NC (WWAY) — It’s been a long road to post-Florence recovery in Surf City and one of the last steps in the rebuild is getting the roads repaired. “We took a hit and we’ve recovered and this is kind of one of those last things that we’re trying to do in the recovery mode,” Chad Merritt, the maintenance and streets director, said. –…

He’s not flashy but he’s smart. He’s Lucas Wallmark of the Hurricanes

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Lucas Wallmark once took English courses at school in Sweden, but the Carolina Hurricanes center was a little stumped by the word “unsung.” “I’ve heard of it but … unsung?” … Click to Continue »

Australian prime minister is jeered in wildfire-ravaged zone

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By TRISTAN LAVALETTE, Associated Press PERTH, Australia — Prime Minister Scott Morrison was confronted by angry residents who cursed and insulted him Thursday as he visited a wildfire-ravaged corner of the country. Locals in Cobargo, in New South Wales, yelled at him, made obscene gestures and called him an “idiot” and worse, criticizing him for the lack of equipment to deal with the fires in town. They jeered as his motorcade drove off. In the…

Australian military brings supplies to thousands cut off by wildfires

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Australian wildfire (Photo: NSW Rural Fire Service/MGN) Perth, Australia (CBS NEWS) — Australia deployed military ships and aircraft Wednesday to help communities ravaged by apocalyptic wildfires that destroyed homes and sent thousands of residents and holidaymakers fleeing to the shoreline. Navy ships and military aircraft were bringing water, food and fuel to towns where supplies were depleted and roads were cut off by the fires. Since Monday, seven people have died as destructive wildfires tore through communities…

Some flee, others restock before Australian wildfires worsen

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Thousands of tourists fled Australia’s wildfire-ravaged eastern coast Thursday ahead of worsening conditions as the military started to evacuate people trapped on the shore further south. Cooler weather since Tuesday … Click to Continue »

Floods in Indonesia capital kill 17, force thousands to flee

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Severe flooding and landslides triggered by torrential rain in Indonesia’s capital have killed 17 people and displaced tens of thousands, a disaster official said Thursday. Monsoon rains and rising rivers … Click to Continue »

16 dead, thousands caught in flooding in Indonesia’s capital

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

Severe flooding in Indonesia’s capital as residents celebrated the new year has killed at least 16 people, displaced tens of thousands and forced an airport to close, the country’s disaster … Click to Continue »

Australia-New Zealand cricketers turn attention to wildfires

Posted on January 2, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

With the three-test series between Australia and New Zealand decided, players from both teams will momentarily turn their attention away from the pitch at the Sydney Cricket Ground and to … Click to Continue »

As death toll rises, Australia sending aid to towns afflicted by wildfires

Posted on January 1, 2020January 2, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

TRISTAN LAVALETTE, Associated Press Updated 9:40 am CST, Thursday, January 2, 2020 TOPSHOT – This picture taken on December 31, 2019 shows a firefighter hosing down trees and flying embers in an effort to secure nearby houses from bushfires near the town of Nowra in the Australian state of New South Wales. – Fire-ravaged Australia has launched a major operation to reach thousands of people stranded in seaside towns after deadly bushfires ripped through popular tourist…

4 dead, thousands caught in flooding in Indonesia's capital

Posted on January 1, 2020January 1, 2020 by WeatherPreppers

By NINIEK KARMINI, Associated Press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Severe flooding hit Indonesia’s capital as residents were celebrating the New Year’s, killing at least four people, displacing thousands and forcing the closure of a domestic airport. Tens of thousands of revelers in Jakarta were soaked by torrential rains as they waited for New Year’s Eve fireworks. National Disaster Mitigation Agency spokesman Agus Wibowo said Wednesday that monsoon rains and rising rivers submerged at least 90 neighborhoods….

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