February 2021 – Page 2 – Weather Preppers

Comal ISD temporarily relocates students to repair winter storm damage, supplies bottled water

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

SAN ANTONIO — Comal ISD announced Monday that they’d be making some changes as the district continues to recover from winter storm damage. The release said that Specht Elementary suffered heavy water damage, and students there will temporarily be relocated to four other schools while repairs are made over the course of the next few weeks. There was damage at schools across the district, but officials said maintenance crews have made sure the buildings are…

City of Houston urges residents to report winter storm damage

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The damage reports will help the city assess the needs and also provide records needed for federal aid. Submitting this form is not a way to receive aid. HOUSTON — As Houston leaders begin focusing on recovery efforts from the winter storm, they need to assess how widespread the damage is. They are urging City of Houston residents to report residential damage caused by the severe weather. Houstonians can submit damages via the following “Personal Property…

Winter storm damage at 95-year-old WWII veteran's home repaired for free after social media plea

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

HOUSTON — Social media went to work last week to make sure a 95-year-old WWII veterans’ home was repaired after pipes burst in two rooms. Hector Giron put out a plea on Facebook writing: “Mr. Joe Rodriguez (a 95 yr old Army veteran) who resides in the Spring Branch area of Houston needs your help. He came home today from being at his daughters house to find his bedroom ceiling caved in and water running…

Winter storm damage at 95-year-old WWII veteran's home repaired for free after social media post

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

How to report winter storm damages, apply for aid in Texas

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

The survey is available in both English and Spanish. It applies to all businesses and residences across the state who suffered damage. The survey will request some of the following information: The survey will also allow individuals to submit photos. Reporting damages to the office of emergency management is completely voluntary and is not a substitute for reporting damage to an insurance agency. It also does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

Wilmington reimbursed nearly $634,000 in Hurricane Florence repairs

Posted on February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Wilmington started its construction and demolition debris pick-up from Hurricane Florence on Oct. 8, 2018. (Photo: WWAY) WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The City of Wilmington has been reimbursed $633,433.37 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for work related to Hurricane Florence. One payment is for debris removal in the amount of $400,428.39 and the other is for emergency protective measures in the amount of $233,004.98. – Advertisement – Estimated damages from…

New U.S. Coast Guard building in Port Aransas comes years after Hurricane Harvey

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Texas Was 'Not Prepared' To Care For Medically Vulnerable People During The Severe Weather, Lawmaker Says

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

When Cornell Woolridge finally ventured out of his Northwest Austin home to get water and food following the extreme weather last week, he noticed police vehicles outside an elderly neighbor’s house. “It left me with a lump with my throat,” he said. A younger man was crying outside the house. It was his neighbor’s son, who had just learned his father had passed away inside. “I asked, ‘Did he have power? Was it was related…

Thousands evacuated amid floods in Indonesia's West Java

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

BEKASI, Indonesia — Thousands of residents are being evacuated on the outskirts of Indonesia’s capital amid flooding after the Citarum River embankment broke, officials said Monday. Bekasi district in Indonesia’s West Java province have experienced flooding since Saturday because of heavy rain. “Some embankments are broken, not only from the river embankment but also from the irrigation embankments,” Public Works and Housing Minister Basuki Hadimuljono said Monday. Rescuers from the National Search and Rescue Agency…

How to get a plumber to your house to fix winter storm damage

Posted on February 22, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Many plumbing companies have been overwhelmed with calls and are booked through the first week of March, which means people could be without water for another week. HOUSTON — For many in the Houston area, boil water notices have been lifted. RELATED: LIST: Here’s where boil water notices are still in effect across the Houston area However, a lot of people are still without water as they wait for plumbers to fix burst pipes. RELATED:…

Still a lot of flooding on roads, says Pender County Emergency Management

Posted on February 21, 2021February 22, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Pender County (Photo: Pender County) PENDER COUNTY, N.C. (WWAY) — Pender County Emergency Management urges motorists to stay alert to flooded roadways. “We will continue to monitor roads within Pender County to keep our citizens informed,” Carson Smith, Interim Emergency Manager, said. “We urge motorists if they see swift-moving water on the roadways to turn around, don’t drown.” – Advertisement – Smith said, based upon the weather forecast, some areas in Pender County will experience…

BCSO urges donations to alternative groups to support tornado recovery

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Instead, the two organizations say that those wishing to help out should consider donating to three other organizations. However, they stress, “Make sure you contact these groups first to ensure they can accommodate the type of donation.” The three organizations listed are:

Pender County Emergency Management lists roads currently affected by flooding

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Chilly, sunny weekend but flooding concerns remain into the weekend

Posted on February 20, 2021February 20, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

By WRAL Severe Weather Center Despite sunshine finally returning to the forecast, the WRAL Severe Weather Center will be closely monitoring river levels over the weekend. A cluster of flood watches and winter weather advisories expired Friday morning for counties north of Durham, but some counties southeast of Raleigh, including Johnston and Cumberland, remain under a flood warning due to rising river levels. The Lumber River at Lumberton and the Tar River at Greenville are…

Volunteers help tornado victims recover

Posted on February 19, 2021February 19, 2021 by WeatherPreppers

Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Volunteers serve meals to tornado victims (photo: Peyton Furtado) BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY) — In the Ocean Ridge Plantation Community, volunteers gave out free food to neighbors and men and women working to clear debris. After the storm damaged more than 60 of the 800 houses there, neighbors united to help those in need. They served 300-400 people just for lunch, providing a light dinner as well. – Advertisement – Susan Kemmer…

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