February 2021 – Weather Preppers

Volunteers help clean homes damaged by winter storm

Posted on February 27, 2021February 28, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

“We don’t have the supplies. We don’t have the people or the supplies to fix it,” homeowner Melissa Thomas said. HOUSTON — It’s been more than a week since the power turned back on, but many families are still dealing with the aftermath of the winter storm. Luckily, volunteers were out Saturday to helping to clean out many of these homes. For Melissa Thomas, it’s been only four years since her home flooded during Harvey….

Biden heads to Texas to see storm damage, visit food bank

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden headed to Texas Friday on his first trip to a major disaster site since he took office a little over a month ago. The president’s empathy will be on full display as he and his wife, Jill, survey damage caused by severe winter weather and encourage people to get their coronavirus shots. The brutal winter weather across the South over Valentine’s Day weekend battered multiple states, with Texas bearing…

President Joe Biden visits Texas to survey winter storm damage, COVID-19 vaccination site

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON, Texas — President Joe Biden will have a chance to exercise his empathy skills during a visit to Houston today with a dual mission. He’ll be surveying damage caused by severe winter weather and encouraging people to get their coronavirus shots. RELATED: Joe Biden declares major disaster in Texas as federal aid flows Biden and his wife, Jill, are traveling for the president’s first trip to a major disaster site since he took office…

Cypress-Fairbanks ISD expects millions in damage as winter storm floods schools

Posted on February 26, 2021February 26, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Gov. Cooper signs State of Emergency following Brunswick County tornado

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Governor Roy Cooper has signed a State of Emergency following the tornado that struck near Ocean Isle Beach in Brunswick County on Feb. 15. “The tornado caused significant damage, even demolishing some homes. I heard harrowing stories from survivors who were glad to be alive. The state will marshal all available resources to help people recover,” Gov. Cooper wrote in a release. – Advertisement – While…

Hurricanes blanked by the Lightning on the road

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp TAMPA, Fla. (AP) – Ross Colton scored in his NHL debut and Andrei Vasilevskiy made 25 saves in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s 3-0 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night. Blake Coleman and Barclay Goodrow also scored, and Alex Killorn had two assists in the third of four straight games between the teams. Vasilevskiy had his 22nd career shutout and first since March 2020 against Montreal. Alex Nedeljkovic made 25…

VA gives timeline for Raleigh National Cemetery flooding repairs after dozens of veteran graves left underwater

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) — The southeast corner of the Raleigh National Cemetery is slowly drying out, though there are signs where water once stood. Several graves, including ones belonging to World War 1 and World War II soldiers, have muddy water marks. A week ago, the flooding was extensive in a section of the cemetery and ABC11 found more than four dozen graves peeking out from the water. More than four dozen veterans’ graves at…

Did The Winter Storm Damage Your Home Or Business? Here Are Some Ways To Get Help.

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The severe weather last week left many Texans with damages to their homes and businesses. And now many are struggling to get food. Here are some ways to get help. Property Damages President Joe Biden approved a major disaster declaration for counties in Texas, including Travis, Williamson, Hays, Bastrop and Caldwell, opening up federal assistance to residents. The aid includes grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans for uninsured property losses, and other…

Texas plants released nearly as much pollution during winter storm as during Hurricane Laura

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Michael Stravato / The Texas Tribune Refinery complexes along the Houston Ship Channel in 2016. The bulk of the emissions released during the winter storm and power crisis in Texas last week were from the Houston region, according to an analysis by Texas environmental groups. Oil refineries, chemical manufacturers and petrochemical plants across Texas — mostly in the upper Gulf Coast — warned state regulators that they may have released millions of…

Texas plants released nearly as much pollution during winter storm as during Hurricane Laura

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Oil refineries, chemical manufacturers, and petrochemical plants across Texas — mostly in the upper Gulf Coast — warned state regulators that they may have released millions of pounds of pollutants and greenhouse gases into the air due to last week’s winter storm. The arctic freeze in Texas claimed the lives of dozens of Texans, and more than 4.5 million customers were without power for days last week due to blackouts implemented by the state’s grid…

One week since deadly tornado struck Brunswick County, community continues to rebuild

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — It’s been a week since a twister ripped through Brunswick County, and recovery efforts are still ongoing. Neighbors in the community are sharing their stories from the night an EF-3 tornado ripped through their neighborhood, killing three people and injuring ten. “One minute after I woke up, it all happened”, says 11-year-old Julissa Lujano. Her family’s home was damaged by the tornado. “My mom and dad were like yelling ‘everyone go…

Kyle residents at Vista at Plum Creek apartments deal with broken water pipe aftermath and flooding

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The City of Kyle lifted its boil water notice on Monday, but Vista at Plum Creek residents still have to boil theirs. KYLE, Texas — Although many in Central Texas have clean water back in their homes, some people in Kyle are still dealing with leaks because of broken water pipes, like the folks at Vista at Plum Creek. The residents told KVUE they got emails about multiple pipe bursts at the apartment complex after…

Chick-fil-A in Leland to donate portion of sales Wednesday to tornado victims

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Chick-fil-A (Photo: Mike Mozart / CC BY 2.0) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Chick-fil-A in Leland will be hosting a fundraiser Wednesday evening for those impacted by last week’s deadly tornado. The location at Leland Town Center, located 3571 Leland Town Center Drive, will be donating 20% of their sales between 5-8 p.m. to help with recovery efforts. – Advertisement – The Facebook event page states the money will be used…

How to find a legitimate contractor to repair storm damage

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Some people posing as contractors are looking to take your money and leave you without repairs. SAN ANTONIO, Texas — The snow and ice created complications including plumbing problems, roof damage and electrical issues for many of us. The wait time for a repair person can be lengthy, but maybe worth that wait. “Scam attempts will be made whether in person, door to door, over the phone or email. They’ll be posing many times…

Recovery continues one week after deadly tornado

Posted on February 23, 2021February 23, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Monday night marks one week since a deadly tornado ripped through Brunswick County, and recovery efforts continue. James Jarvis, executive director of the Cape Fear Area American Red Cross says the organization is maintaining a presence in Brunswick County, continuing to focus on tornado victims. – Advertisement – “We dispatched our disaster mental health teams into the field over the weekend,” Jarvis said. “We met with 15 families in the…

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