Biden to focus on hurricane victims in Florida, not politics

Biden to focus on hurricane victims in Florida, not politics

With the midterm elections just a month away, the crisis had the potential to bring together political rivals in common cause at least for a time. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden will visit hurricane-ravaged Florida with a pledge that federal, state and local governments will work as one to help rebuild homes, businesses and lives — putting politics on mute for now to focus on those in need. Hurricane Ian has resulted in at least…

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Whiteville firefighters collecting items for Hurricane Ian victims

Whiteville firefighters collecting items for Hurricane Ian victims

October 4, 2022 The Whiteville Fire Department is collecting donations for Hurricane Ian victims (Photo: Whiteville Fire Department) WHITEVILLE, NC (WWAY) — If you’re looking to donate to those impacted by Hurricane Ian, you have the chance through this weekend in Whiteville. Firefighters are taking donations of items at the Whiteville Fire Department on Columbus Street. Organizers are looking for water, toiletries and food (dry goods). The Whiteville Fire Department says they want to deliver…

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Shrimp boat back out to sea after Hurricane Ian left it stranded on Myrtle Beach shore

Shrimp boat back out to sea after Hurricane Ian left it stranded on Myrtle Beach shore

October 4, 2022 A shrimp boat has been freed from the shore after being beached by Ian (Photo: WPDE) MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WPDE) — Workers continued to dig out sand Tuesday morning from around a shrimp boat that washed ashore Friday in Myrtle Beach during Hurricane Ian. As of 2:50 pm Tuesday, the vessel had made it back out to sea with the help of local tow boats. Myrtle Beach police monitored the area and kept…

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San Antonio Zoo sends disaster response crew to Florida animal facilities damaged by hurricane

San Antonio Zoo sends disaster response crew to Florida animal facilities damaged by hurricane

click to enlarge Instagram / sanantoniozoo The San Antonio Zoo’s Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery team headed to Punta Gorda, Florida on Sunday. The San Antonio Zoo’s disaster response team hit the road Sunday to support Florida wildlife facilities damaged by Hurricane Ian, according to officials with the organization. Ian slammed into Southwest Florida as a category four storm last week, rendering barrier islands off the coast of Fort Myers “unrecognizable” and leaving at least…

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Gov. Cooper confirms 5th NC death from Hurricane Ian

Gov. Cooper confirms 5th NC death from Hurricane Ian

Gov. Roy Cooper on Tuesday confirmed a fifth North Carolina death from Hurricane Ian. Cooper made the announcement after 9 a.m. at the Council of State meeting. Previously, four people were confirmed dead after Ian on Friday brought down trees, flooded roads and left hundreds of thousands of customers in the state without power. Cooper did not have details on the location or cause of the fifth death. Three of the N.C. deaths were in…

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Houston rapper, philanthropist Trae Tha Truth rescues hundreds in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

Houston rapper, philanthropist Trae Tha Truth rescues hundreds in aftermath of Hurricane Ian

The Houston native is back home to re-fuel after spending five days on the coast of Florida, working around the clock to help with rescues and recovery. FLORIDA, USA — Rapper Trae Tha Truth, also known for his relief work after major disasters, is at it again — this time in Florida.  The Houston native spent several days and nights helping to rescue people in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. “I think combined, they said…

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'We may need that helping hand at another time' | Trae Tha Truth rescues hundreds in Hurricane Ian

'We may need that helping hand at another time' | Trae Tha Truth rescues hundreds in Hurricane Ian

The Houston native is back home to re-fuel after spending five days on the coast of Florida, working around the clock to help with rescues and recovery. FLORIDA, USA — Rapper Trae Tha Truth, also known for his relief work after major disasters, is at it again — this time in Florida.  The Houston native spent several days and nights helping to rescue people in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. “I think combined, they said…

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Texas A&M Task Force 1 performs search-and-rescue efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Texas A&M Task Force 1 performs search-and-rescue efforts in Florida after Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 storm last week, bringing high winds, devastating storm surge and heavy flooding to the Sunshine State. The death toll stood at nearly 100 people as of Monday afternoon. The storm also caused billions of dollars worth of property damage, with final figures are yet to be determined.  Now that the waters have receded, Floridians are left to recover from the havoc wreaked on their communities. Power…

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Biden visits Puerto Rico to survey Hurricane Fiona damage, as Hurricane Ian aid efforts underway

Biden visits Puerto Rico to survey Hurricane Fiona damage, as Hurricane Ian aid efforts underway

President Biden visited Puerto Rico Monday, about three weeks after Hurricane Fiona hit the island. “The perception I’d say on the island is it doesn’t stop,” said Doel Gonzalez, co-owner of Spanglish, a Puerto Rican restaurant with a location in both Raleigh and Durham. Gonzalez was born and grew up in Puerto Rico, and still has family and friends there. “This time of year, it’s just always so tough. Just knowing that we’re very likely…

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NWS confirms tornado touchdown Friday in Holden Beach

NWS confirms tornado touchdown Friday in Holden Beach

October 3, 2022 The NWS has confirmed a tornado touchdown Friday in Holden Beach (Photo: WWAY) HOLDEN BEACH, NC (WWAY) — Hurricane Ian brought strong winds, storm surge and heavy rain to the Cape Fear on Friday. According to the National Weather Service, the storm also helped to spawn a brief tornado in Holden Beach. A tornado warning was issued at 12:22 pm on Friday for a potential water spout off the Brunswick County coast….

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Biden visits Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona

Biden visits Puerto Rico in wake of Hurricane Fiona

Fiona caused catastrophic flooding, tore apart roads and bridges, and unleashed more than 100 landslides when it hit Puerto Rico last month. WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden promised to “rebuild it all” after arriving in Puerto Rico on Monday to survey damage from Hurricane Fiona, as tens of thousands of people remain without power two weeks after the storm hit. “I’m committed to this island,” he said after receiving a briefing from local officials, acknowledging that…

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