Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

Hawaiian officials work to address mental health challenges facing wildfire survivors

As rescuers continue to comb through the wreckage of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii, officials are also working to address the mental health challenges facing some of the survivors. CBS News’ Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with one public health official who warns about the impact on children as they return to classrooms in Maui.

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Power outages in Durham in the thousands, widespread storm damage left behind

Power outages in Durham in the thousands, widespread storm damage left behind

Wednesday, August 16, 2023 12:07PM DURHAM, N.C. (WTVD) — Thousands of people in Durham County are without power after last night’s storms. Chopper 11 captured numerous trees down and widespread damage. Duke Energy said it will require extra workers to repair the damage. The large-scale cleanup effort continues across the Triangle after powerful thunderstorms tore through the area Tuesday afternoon. Durham Police confirmed to ABC11 late Tuesday that a person was killed when a tree…

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'The water saved my life' | Woman survived Maui wildfire by escaping into the ocean

'The water saved my life' | Woman survived Maui wildfire by escaping into the ocean

Annelise Cochran helped a neighbor as the women struggled to breathe and stay alive for 8 hours at the waters’ edge in Lahaina. BETHESDA, Md. — A 30-year-old Bethesda native who faced what could have been her final moments on Maui believes her life was saved by jumping into the ocean, and choosing to ride out a terrifying night in the water. Now, she wants others to hear her story in the hopes that it…

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Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to the Charlotte area

Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds to the Charlotte area

The WCNC Charlotte Weather Team wants you to say Weather Aware because of damaging severe storms. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Scattered, severe thunderstorms brought damaging winds over 60 mph to some communities across the Charlotte area Tuesday. While not everyone saw storms near them, some of these storms were quite strong.  A severe thunderstorm is defined as any thunderstorm capable of 60 mph winds or one-inch size hail. Any thunderstorm, even those without warnings, can still…

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Tornado confirmed in Avery County during overnight storms

Tornado confirmed in Avery County during overnight storms

The tornado produced 105 mph winds around 1 a.m. Tuesday. AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Severe weather just after midnight Tuesday produced a tornado in northern Avery County, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed. An EF1 tornado with speeds up to 105 mph moved through the county from 12:56 a.m. to 1:02 a.m., according to the NWS. The tornado began near Dark Ridge Road just east of the North Carolina-Tennessee state line and tracked northeast to…

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Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin, Travis County issue disaster declaration amid wildfire threat

Austin and Travis County declared a disaster on Tuesday as the risk of wildfires continues. Mayor Kirk Watson and Travis County Judge Andy Brown said the move helps expedite the process for receiving aid. “A disaster declaration helps us to be further prepared in the event of a wildfire and in the event of wildfire damage,” Watson said. “It allows us to be able to move quickly to access necessary resources to help with any…

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WRAL Weather Alert Day: Flash flood warnings, severe thunderstorm warnings, more than 80,000 power outages reported

RALEIGH, N.C. — Destructive storms on Tuesday brought down trees and knocked out power in the Triad as severe weather arrives in the Triangle. There is a Level 2 elevated risk for severe storms and an excessive heat warning in effect on Tuesday, a WRAL Weather Alert Day. A flash flood warning has been issued for Wake and Franklin counties until 8:15 p.m. Tuesday. Residents are advised to seek higher ground immediately and avoid areas…

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Mobile morgue arrives to assist in identification of 99 confirmed dead in Maui wildfires

Mobile morgue arrives to assist in identification of 99 confirmed dead in Maui wildfires

A Hawaiian newscaster said anybody who had already returned to see the devastation was likely walking on bones. LAHAINA, Hawaii — A mobile morgue unit arrived Tuesday to help Hawaii officials working painstakingly to identify the 99 people confirmed killed in wildfires that ravaged Maui, and officials expected to release the first list of names even as teams intensified the search for more dead in neighborhoods reduced to ash. The U.S. Department of Health and…

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Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

Austin, Travis County declare wildfire disaster

The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. AUSTIN, Texas — The City of Austin and Travis County are now under a wildfire disaster declaration. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson made the declaration during a press conference on Tuesday. Watson said a disaster declaration helps the city better prepare for wildfires and wildfire damage. The declaration will also help the city access resources during fires. Watson is encouraging everyone to be extra vigilant…

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