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

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

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

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Death toll from Hurricane Ian continues to rise

Posted on October 4, 2022October 4, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Florida residents are recovering from the damage left behind from Hurricane Ian.

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

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

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…

Florida residents picking up the pieces from Hurricane Ian's path

Posted on October 3, 2022October 3, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

At least 94 are dead, Florida officials say.

San Antonio Zoo mobilizing support to help with Hurricane Ian relief

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The zoo is sending leadership, an electrician, a welder and additional multi-trade individuals Sye Bennefield Jr Oct. 2, 2022Updated: Oct. 2, 2022 9:14 a.m. The San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support unit Sunday morning to the main impact zones of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida Courtesy of the San Antonio Zoo In one more effort of kindness by the Alamo City, the San Antonio Zoo is extending a helping hand to our neighbors out…

San Antonio Zoo sending team to help with Hurricane Ian recovery

Posted on October 2, 2022October 2, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

The zoo is mobilizing a support unit to the main impact zone of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, as part of the Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo is mobilizing a support unit Sunday morning to the main impact zone of Hurricane Ian in Punta Gorda, Florida, as part of the Zoological Disaster Response, Rescue, and Recovery (ZDR3). The zoo is sending leadership, an electrician, a welder, and…

Photos show Hurricane Ian's catastrophic damage

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Ian, which made landfall in the United States as a hurricane twice, left many areas unrecognizable after it unleashed catastrophic flooding, powerful winds and a damaging storm surge in Florida and the Carolinas. As search and rescue efforts continue, the storm‘s death toll is rising, and communities are reeling from the devastation. On Wednesday, Ian made landfall in southwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. After racing across the peninsula and going out into the…

Rescuers continue search for Hurricane Ian survivors in Florida

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Rescuers searched for survivors among the ruins of Florida’s flooded homes from Hurricane Ian while authorities in South Carolina began assessing damage from its strike there as the remnants of one of the strongest and costliest hurricanes to ever hit the U.S. continued to push north. The powerful storm terrorized millions of people for most of the week, battering western Cuba before raking across Florida from the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico to…

Coast Guard prepares for "the second front of a war" as Hurricane Ian heads north

Posted on October 1, 2022October 1, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Coast Guard crews are busy at work as rescue missions continue following the devastation of Hurricane Ian. The powerful storm has brought catastrophic flooding, strong winds and storm surge to areas in Florida and was forecast hit South Carolina on Friday. “It’s a challenging mission, but our crews are highly trained and well-equipped for this,” Rear Admiral Brendan McPherson, who serves as commander of the Seventh Coast Guard District, told “CBS Mornings” on Friday. “I…

Floridians recover from Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Hurricane Ian has made its way out of Florida and up the Atlantic coast.

Hurricane Ian Continues Impacting Parts of the Texas Gulf Coast

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – Hurricane Ian has drifted off to the eastern coast of the United States, and marine conditions across the Middle Texas Coast will gradually improve over the coming days. Locally, a Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect through 1:00 a.m. Saturday and a HIGH-Risk Rip Current Advisory will remain effective until 7:00 a.m. Saturday. Minor coastal flooding continues along the Gulf-facing beaches during high tide producing dangerous swimming conditions. Residents visiting the…

‘Mattress Mack’ collecting supplies for Hurricane Ian victims in Florida

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

Patricia Ortiz / Houston Public Media Houstonians are taking time out of their day to drop off various goods and supplies to support those in need after Hurricane Ian. Gallery Furniture’s Mattress Mack says they will be collecting clorox, water, shovels, non-perishable foods, among other supplies for several weeks, or as long as it’s needed. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale, the owner of Gallery Furniture, is helping the victims impacted by Hurricane Ian by hosting a…

South Texas Blood and Tissue Center accepting donations to help Florida following Hurricane Ian

Posted on September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 by WeatherPreppers

click to enlarge Twitter / Nicole Lauren Damage caused by Hurricane Ian in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. Following the destruction left behind by Hurricane Ian, the South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is collecting San Antonio blood donations to send to the Sunshine State. Around 2 million Florida customers are still without power as of Friday morning, and at least 12 people there are confirmed dead in the storm’s wake, according to NBC News. Although…

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