WildfiresStormsKatrinaTornadoesHarveyIrmaFloridaLandfall2020 hurricane seasonEarthquakesImpactsDisastersWindsStorm surgesSandyHazardsCoastRefineriesPandemicClimateCoastsRespondersLauraNorth CarolinaSeasonsRisksSeasonUnlikeIntensityCurrentsWildfireNatural disasterCoastalFlood2021CleanupDisaster responseEvidenceShelterDeltaRainfallMexicoDamageSevereMajorCategoryPeopleMarinePotentiallyRiskFEMAToxicEmergencyHistoryBeachesDestructionPoliticiansRecoveryHigh
Wildfires5
- With so much going on in the news these days regarding the pandemic, extreme weather events including the 'dual' Hurricanes Laura and Marco, massive and numerous wildfires in California, hurricane-force derecho in Iowa and other parts of Midwest and the social justice unrest, you may not have noticed some of the President's recent executive orders. (ucsusa.org)
- Unfortunately, natural disaster events such as hurricanes, cyclones, storms, floods and wildfires are occurring more often and with greater severity. (construction-today.com)
- The extent and nature of such action is largely dependent on each individual business' appetite for risk - in other words, the extent to which your business is prepared to deal with disruptions caused by storms, hurricanes, wildfires, floods and other extreme events. (construction-today.com)
- COVID-19, which converged with wildfires on the West Coast and the Atlantic hurricane season in the Gulf Coast, has taxed our disaster response system and presented new challenges. (ideahub.org)
- Floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires can cause incalculable damage in all the expected ways. (mesothelioma.app)
Storms9
- And the 2020 hurricane season was unlike any before, with 30 named storms and 12 hitting the US - five alone in Louisiana-the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is the most active ever recorded. (walterpmoore.com)
- Just a few days before the President's executive order announcement, on August 6, NOAA's Climate Prediction Center released an updated Atlantic Hurricane Season Outlook to say that this year's atmospheric and oceanic conditions are primed to fuel storms in the Atlantic which could lead to an "extremely active" season. (ucsusa.org)
- this hurricane season started earlier than ever , with 9 named storms in early August, something we usually don't see until September. (ucsusa.org)
- With 13 named storms to date and Hurricane Laura currently bearing down on the Gulf Coast as a Category 4 hurricane, states and local communities alike will clearly need disaster assistance to clean up and work on getting back to 'normal. (ucsusa.org)
- And recently, on August 27, 2020, Hurricane Laura lashed Louisiana with 150-mile-per-hour winds, killing six people and registering as one of the most powerful storms on record to strike the United States. (americanprogress.org)
- 2 All in all, as of September 23, 2020, the Atlantic hurricane season has produced 23 named storms-nearly double the season's long-term average and exhausting, for only the second time in history, the National Hurricane Center's list of 21 names. (americanprogress.org)
- 3 Yet the 2020 hurricane season represents uncharted territory, as storms are expected to continue making landfall in communities that are still struggling to contain COVID-19 outbreaks, maintain social distancing, and weather the historic pandemic-induced economic downturn-all amid a national reckoning with racial oppression and resource disparities in Black communities and other communities of color. (americanprogress.org)
- An extraordinary Atlantic hurricane season is still underway, one that has seen the National Hurricane Center exhaust its supply of names and resort to Greek alphabet for remaining storms. (progressivereform.org)
- This month was the worst September on record in terms of the number of named storms, and 2020 overall is second only to 2005's devastating succession of hurricanes (which included Katrina) in the number of named storms over the entire season. (progressivereform.org)
Katrina10
- Hurricane Katrina was a devastating Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that caused 1,836 fatalities and damage estimated between $97.4 billion to $145.5 billion in late August 2005, particularly in the city of New Orleans and its surrounding area. (wikipedia.org)
- Katrina was the twelfth tropical cyclone, the fifth hurricane, and the third major hurricane of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season. (wikipedia.org)
- After briefly weakening to tropical storm strength over southern Florida, Katrina entered the Gulf of Mexico on August 26 and rapidly intensified. (wikipedia.org)
- The largest loss of life in Hurricane Katrina was due to flooding caused by engineering flaws in the flood protection system, particularly the levee around the city of New Orleans. (wikipedia.org)
- Hurricane Katrina originated from the merger of a tropical wave and the mid-level remnants of Tropical Depression Ten on August 19, 2005, near the Lesser Antilles. (wikipedia.org)
- Thereafter, Katrina rapidly intensified over the "unusually warm" waters of the Loop Current, from a Category 3 hurricane to a Category 5 hurricane in just nine hours. (wikipedia.org)
- After attaining Category 5 hurricane status on the morning of August 28, Katrina reached its peak strength at 1800 UTC, with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph (280 km/h) and a minimum central pressure of 902 mbar (26.6 inHg). (wikipedia.org)
- Countless communities across the United States have felt firsthand the often deadly and devastating impacts of hurricanes, from Hurricane Katrina, which left 1,833 people dead after slamming into the Gulf Coast in 2005, to Hurricane Sandy in 2012 and hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria in 2017-some of the most costly tropical storms on record-along with many others. (americanprogress.org)
- In the US, Hurricane Ida brought back painful memories to the people of New Orleans, a city which is still rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina caused 1800 deaths and $125 billion of damage back in 2005. (construction-today.com)
- Cardiovascular disease joined drowning and injury as one of the top causes of death after Hurricane Katrina hit the Gulf Coast region in 2005. (megadoctornews.com)
Tornadoes3
- Extreme heat causes more deaths than any other weather-related hazard but seldom receives the same attention as visible disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes or floods and the resounding impact stretches to the economy and socio-economic equity. (pakistangulfeconomist.com)
- It has caused more deaths than any other weather-related hazard but seldom receives the same attention as visible disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes or floods but a growing body of research is demonstrating the ways that extreme heat sickens and kills us. (pakistangulfeconomist.com)
- Heavy rainfall, storm surges, and tornadoes are hazards associated with hurricanes that can cause property damages and loss of life. (cdc.gov)
Harvey5
- At the time, it was the costliest tropical cyclone on record, later tied by Hurricane Harvey of 2017. (wikipedia.org)
- Even as incidents like the Arkema chemical plant explosion driven by Hurricane Harvey have grabbed headlines ( and led to a climate justice movement in the courts ), the Trump administration has repealed federal safeguards against chemical disasters at tens of thousands of the largest, most polluting hazardous industrial facilities in the nation. (progressivereform.org)
- Coming immediately after Hurricane Harvey, Irma is increasing attention to the relationship of severe weather events to climate change. (duke.edu)
- When Houston providers were hit by Hurricane Harvey last month, they experienced limited power outages thanks to investments -smart meters and a fault location, isolation and service restoration system-made after Hurricane Ike in 2008. (duke.edu)
- And Rep. Fred Upton (R-Mich) and Valerie Brader write in The Hill that "as Hurricane Harvey has taught us, making sure our energy resources are safe, secure and plentiful should not be a partisan issue. (duke.edu)
Irma3
- Many of the communities now being affected by seaweed are still recovering from Hurricane Irma, so bringing back tourism dollars is especially critical. (geiworks.com)
- Hurricane Irma is shaping up to be a potentially catastrophic storm that remains on course to hit Florida by Sunday. (duke.edu)
- Already, energy companies in the state are bracing for the hazards that Hurricane Irma, which registered at a category 5 on Wednesday, could bring . (duke.edu)
Florida13
- The tropical storm moved towards Florida and became a hurricane only two hours before making landfall between Hallandale Beach and Aventura on the morning of August 25. (wikipedia.org)
- The estimate includes losses to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the four impacted Gulf Coast states (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi) in the range of US$2.3-$4 billion. (haggiepartners.com)
- This estimate includes wind, storm surge, and inland flood losses across only the impacted Gulf states in the landfall region - Alabama, Florida, Louisiana and Mississippi - based on analysis of RMS ensemble footprints in Version 21 of the RMS North Atlantic Hurricane Models and estimates from the RMS U.S. Inland Flood HD Model. (haggiepartners.com)
- 1 Hurricane Sally rapidly intensified shortly before making landfall on September 16, 2020, as a slow-moving Category 2 storm with 105 mph winds, dumping 20 to 30 inches of rainfall along hard-hit communities in western Florida and coastal Alabama. (americanprogress.org)
- Now, as Hurricane Ian approached Florida, social media posts recycled an old clip of his comments to misleadingly claim he thinks the vaccines will protect against the storm. (factcheck.org)
- But as Hurricane Ian barreled toward Florida, social media posts were sharing an out-of-context clip of Biden's 2021 remarks to incorrectly suggest he is proposing vaccination as a form of hurricane protection. (factcheck.org)
- Let me be clear: If you're in a state where hurricanes often strike - like Florida or the Gulf Coast or into Texas - a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now," the president said. (factcheck.org)
- Palm trees blow in the wind from Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28 in Sarasota, Florida. (factcheck.org)
- Leading researcher Brian LaPointe of Florida Atlantic University states that "our research has found that nitrogen and phosphorus from land-based runoff and pollutants, including nitrogen-heavy fertilizers and sewage waste, are washing into rivers such as the Mississippi and the Amazon. (geiworks.com)
- Florida, a state known for its sun-soaked beaches and vibrant communities, also faces a formidable adversary - hurricanes. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
- Florida can experience hurricanes of varying intensity. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
- The warmer water is, the more bacteria can reproduce faster," said researcher Gabby Barbarite of Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute in Fort Pierce, Florida. (cdc.news)
- 8] Lightning strikes in the United States are most common in Florida, the Atlantic coast, and along the southeastern coast of the Gulf of Mexico. (medscape.com)
Landfall4
- It was also the fourth-most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the contiguous United States, gauged by barometric pressure. (wikipedia.org)
- On August 25, two hours before making landfall at Hallandale Beach, it strengthened into a hurricane. (wikipedia.org)
- The storm strengthened into a Category 5 hurricane over the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico before weakening to a high-end Category 3 hurricane at its second landfall on August 29 over southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. (wikipedia.org)
- We can't prevent hurricanes making landfall, but we can prevent people from getting seriously sick and dying from COVID-19," he said. (factcheck.org)
2020 hurricane season1
- Despite the deadly consequences of both delaying the federal response to the pandemic at its outset and urging states to reopen their economies before it was safe to do so, President Donald Trump has boasted about the federal government's response to COVID-19 and the nation's preparedness for the 2020 hurricane season. (americanprogress.org)
Earthquakes2
- First, unlike extreme weather events such as hurricanes and earthquakes, no classification and categorization system exists for extreme heat. (pakistangulfeconomist.com)
- Lightning kills more people each year in the United States than hurricanes, volcanoes, and earthquakes combined. (medscape.com)
Impacts3
- Estimate excludes wind and inland flooding impacts in the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast U.S. regions, which will be communicated once the full extent of damage is known. (haggiepartners.com)
- In this first webinar, panelists drew on their diverse expertise and experiences in the Gulf and Atlantic coastal regions to highlight the particular impacts of climate-driven pollution on water quality and the communities that depend on those water resources. (progressivereform.org)
- The Fifth National Climate Assessment explores subnational climate change risks, impacts, and responses in each of the 10 regions shown. (globalchange.gov)
Disasters6
- NOAA found that during the past decade, we experienced more than twice the number of billion-dollar disasters compared to the previous decade (119 versus 59) and that the "increase in exposure and vulnerability, as well as climate change…" are responsible. (ucsusa.org)
- As the United States struggles to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, federal, state, and local governments must prepare communities for an extremely active hurricane season fueled by climate change, as well as support resilient and equitable rebuilding in the wake of disasters. (americanprogress.org)
- However, when these and other natural disasters damage materials which contain asbestos, emergency responders and area residents can be at risk of exposure. (mesothelioma.app)
- It was found in numerous components throughout the houses, and though generally safe undisturbed, disasters can break and tear into the fibers, thus making them airborne and a high risk for exposure and inhalation. (mesothelioma.app)
- When planning for dealing with weather-related disasters, knowledge of safety precautions regarding asbestos exposure and cleanup can not only save lives, but prevent diminished quality of life and avoid adverse health conditions later on. (mesothelioma.app)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention used online media reports from 2012 to 2020 to characterize hurricane-related deaths from 10 hurricanes that were declared major disasters and the flooding related to Hurricane Joaquin in the contiguous United States. (cdc.gov)
Winds5
- Many areas impacted by Ida's winds were also impacted by storm surge, precipitation-induced flooding, and the hurricane events of 2020. (haggiepartners.com)
- The hazard with hurricanes are the associated winds, storm surge and, most of all, rain. (duke.edu)
- Rain turned to snow and winds reached hurricane-strength levels. (flatironnomad.nyc)
- We used weather surveillance radar data to measure spring stopover distributions of northward migrating birds along the northern Gulf of Mexico coast and found a strong influence of winds over nonadjacent water bodies, the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean, along with the contiguous Gulf of Mexico. (birdcast.info)
- Winds over the Caribbean Sea and Atlantic Ocean were just as, or more, influential than winds over the Gulf of Mexico, with the highest stopover densities in the central and eastern regions of the coast following the fastest winds from the east over the Caribbean Sea. (birdcast.info)
Storm surges1
- Storm Surges: Coastal regions are particularly vulnerable to storm surges, which occur when hurricanes push seawater inland. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
Sandy3
- Passive satellite imaging data was employed following Hurricane Sandy as a key part of FEMA's exposure mapping processes, along with field-based data collection on storm damage. (ideahub.org)
- These area-based data indeed appear to predict PTSD risk somewhat well in a population of Hurricane Sandy survivors. (ideahub.org)
- It makes you realize, these megastorms, if you haven't been hit by one, your worst-case scenario is nowhere near a true worst-case scenario," said Daniel J. Kelly , the executive director of the New Jersey Office of Recovery and Rebuilding, as he recalled his state's struggle to respond to Hurricane Sandy. (duke.edu)
Hazards1
- The objectives of the national CVI assessment are to highlight areas where coastal change as a result of coastal hazards and exposure may be most likely to occur in the coming decade, and to provide a quantitative tool to assist in managing resources. (usgs.gov)
Coast8
- However, several agencies, such as the United States Coast Guard (USCG), National Hurricane Center (NHC), and National Weather Service (NWS), were commended for their actions, with the NHC being particularly praised for its accurate forecasts well in advance. (wikipedia.org)
- RMS virtual reconnaissance efforts and analysis of aerial imagery show widespread wind and water-related damage in Louisiana and neighboring Gulf Coast states, including many severe or total structural losses. (haggiepartners.com)
- The estimate also includes US$2.3-$4 billion losses to the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) in the Gulf Coast states. (haggiepartners.com)
- We deployed to communities across the Gulf Coast and into the East Coast throughout the season, but the bulk of our caseload came from the stretch of the I-10 corridor between Houston, TX, and Panama City, FL. (walterpmoore.com)
- In the US, many plants and industrial sites are located near the Gulf Coast, Atlantic Coast and Mississippi River. (construction-today.com)
- When a "Category 3" hurricane is set to hit the southern coast of the United States, a robust early warning and emergency preparedness system can save lives and protect property. (pakistangulfeconomist.com)
- Specifically, we quantified the relative influence of meridional (north-south) and zonal (west-east) wind components over the 3 water bodies on weekly spring stopover densities along western, central, and eastern regions of the northern Gulf of Mexico coast. (birdcast.info)
- The deal doubled the firm's production base in the basin and increased exposure and access to Gulf Coast pricing. (pemedianetwork.com)
Refineries1
- Southern Louisiana has a high concentration of petrochemical plants, refineries, marine cargo and port exposures, power plants and other high-value industrial facilities that were impacted by Ida. (haggiepartners.com)
Pandemic3
- The compounded difficulty caused by COVID, and all that comes with it - pandemic restrictions, PPE for staff, contact tracing, exposure risks, safe and socially distant housing options, etc. (walterpmoore.com)
- Experts have calculated that $915 billion is needed to relieve the fiscal pressures that the COVID-19 pandemic has put on states, localities, tribes, and territories 8 -all during a year that is expected to be "one of the most active hurricane seasons on record," the resource needs of which will likely strain state and local government finances further. (americanprogress.org)
- And it's doing it at a time when affected communities - especially Black, Brown, and low-income communities - are all the more vulnerable to natural disaster due to the Trump administration's rollbacks of environmental safeguards and its reckless response to the COVID-19 pandemic. (progressivereform.org)
Climate6
- We have the clearest evidence to date that the Gulf Stream is weakening and may ultimately collapse, with catastrophic implications for the marine life of the Atlantic and the global climate. (counterpunch.org)
- and the onset of an unusually active hurricane season-caused by warmer ocean temperatures that are fueled by climate change-that continues to break storm formation records. (americanprogress.org)
- There's no mystery as to why: Climate change is driving an increase in the frequency and strength of Atlantic hurricanes. (progressivereform.org)
- Our warming global climate has steadily brought more intense hurricane seasons and increasingly dangerous heatwaves and fires. (ideahub.org)
- Throughout the past few decades , hurricanes in particular have drawn attention to the need to fight climate change, with scientists recognizing that although climate change is not the cause of hurricanes, "a warmer planet will produce bigger and more destructive hurricanes. (duke.edu)
- Companies estimate that over $1 trillion in assets are at risk because of climate change over the next 10 years, with heightened financial services exposure. (pakistangulfeconomist.com)
Coasts2
- National assessment of coastal vulnerability of sea-level rise: U.S. Atlantic, Pacific, and Gulf of Mexico coasts. (usgs.gov)
- Expected damage is concentrated in certain geographic areas, such as the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts, where it may be large relative to property values. (cbo.gov)
Responders1
- As part of this, see how we gather and display information about boats that are displaced during hurricanes so responders can efficiently address these threats. (noaa.gov)
Laura1
- Lake Charles, LA bore the brunt of two Category 4 direct hits in Hurricanes Laura and Delta, upending homes, businesses, industrial facilities, and the tourist-attracting casinos. (walterpmoore.com)
North Carolina2
- Two people walk down a flooded street in Rodanthe, North Carolina, as Hurricane Dorian hits Cape Hatteras on September 6, 2019. (americanprogress.org)
- The third case also had brackish water exposure and that person also consumed personally caught seafood, according to a news release from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). (cdc.news)
Seasons2
- 2) have cost us billions of dollars and that these costs are on the rise, and 3) this year's hurricane and wildfire seasons will be active ones. (ucsusa.org)
- As wildfire and hurricane seasons kick into high gear, experts urge extra caution for people who've had a heart attack or stroke or have other forms of cardiovascular disease. (megadoctornews.com)
Risks1
- This makes them especially susceptible to hurricane and flood risks. (construction-today.com)
Season5
- On August 27, the storm reached Category 3 intensity on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, becoming the third major hurricane of the season. (wikipedia.org)
- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, for example, states on its website that COVID-19 vaccination should be part of preparing for hurricane season. (factcheck.org)
- The U.S. this year can expect up to nine hurricanes, including as many as four "major hurricanes," according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's forecast for the Atlantic hurricane season that runs June 1 to Nov. 30. (megadoctornews.com)
- Hurricane season is something we can prepare for, but we must understand it first. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
- Hurricane Season: Florida's hurricane season typically spans from June 1st to November 30th, with the most active months being August and September. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
Unlike1
- The insidious nature of asbestos exposure is that, unlike overt and immediate dangers such as gas lines breaking and the risk of electric shock, asbestos fibers in the air are unseen and microscopic and, as such, may leave people unaware that they need protection from it and may not know for years to come of their exposure to it. (mesothelioma.app)
Intensity1
- The buildings and infrastructure in this region have never experienced such a strong hurricane wind intensity. (haggiepartners.com)
Currents1
- Not only does the Gulf Stream distribute oxygen, nutrients, carbon, and heat around the Atlantic, but its sweeping currents also regulate sea levels, keeping near-shore water levels as much as up to 5 feet lower than the ocean farther off-shore. (counterpunch.org)
Wildfire1
- An overview published last year in the American Heart Association journal Circulation described wildfire smoke as "a rapidly growing threat to global cardiovascular health" and said that even short-term exposure can lead to heart attacks, strokes or cardiovascular-related deaths. (megadoctornews.com)
Natural disaster2
- Everything is more complicated if you're not vaccinated and a hurricane or a natural disaster hits. (factcheck.org)
- Staying up to date on vaccines makes it less likely that you will be sick with COVID-19 while sheltering or evacuating from a hurricane, and less likely to need medical services while hospitals are under strain from the natural disaster," it explains . (factcheck.org)
Coastal2
- The original national coastal vulnerability index (CVI) assessment was motivated by expected accelerated sea-level rise (SLR) and the uncertainty in the response of the coastline to SLR. (usgs.gov)
- A health alert has been issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in response to reports of a fatal bacterial infection that thrives in warm coastal waters. (cdc.news)
Flood2
- NFIP losses were derived using RMS' view of NFIP exposure based on 2019 policy-in-force data published by FEMA, the Version 21 North Atlantic Hurricane Models, and the U.S. Inland Flood HD Model. (haggiepartners.com)
- Expected flood damage is small relative to total property value, but the potential exposure of mortgages to flood risk varies significantly within the country. (cbo.gov)
20211
- Hurricanes have been shown to cause and worsen cardiovascular disease for years after a storm, according to a 2021 review in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. (megadoctornews.com)
Cleanup2
- Workers dealing with repeated or prolonged cleanup where asbestos is present are at increased risk of exposure and long-term effects. (mesothelioma.app)
- Many cleanup crews have experienced hydrogen sulfide poisoning from exposure to large amounts of decaying Sargassum with flu-like symptoms: nausea, headaches, and eye and skin irritation. (geiworks.com)
Disaster response1
- The DRF is the primary federal disaster relief program that makes funds available to states, tribal, local and territorial governments for disaster response and recovery. (ucsusa.org)
Evidence2
- Exploring the Gulf in October 2010, Fisher and his colleagues found no evidence of damage to coral colonies more distant than about 12 miles (20 km) from the well site. (livescience.com)
- Our study included children and found evidence that they were being exposed to harmful chemicals at levels up to 91 times as high as exposure levels seen in the average American. (dailyclimate.org)
Shelter3
- Last year, President Joe Biden made a special plea to residents in hurricane-prone states to get vaccinated against COVID-19 in advance of possible evacuations or shelter stays. (factcheck.org)
- Last August, President Joe Biden encouraged Americans often affected by hurricanes to get their COVID-19 vaccinations to be better protected against the coronavirus if they had to be evacuated or stay in a shelter. (factcheck.org)
- In the Sargasso Sea, an area in the Atlantic Ocean covering 2 million square miles, massive floating rafts of Sargassum provide food and shelter for many species of fish, shrimp, turtle, and crabs-some of them endangered species. (geiworks.com)
Delta1
- At the time, the U.S. was experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths from the highly transmissible delta variant, including in the hurricane-prone states Biden mentioned. (factcheck.org)
Rainfall1
- As we have seen with Hurricane Idalia the impact can range between slight rainfall to flooding and damaging your home. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
Mexico8
- The storm weakened over land, but it regained hurricane status about one hour after entering the Gulf of Mexico, and it continued strengthening over open waters. (wikipedia.org)
- it was also the strongest hurricane ever recorded in the Gulf of Mexico at the time, before Rita broke the record. (wikipedia.org)
- RMS ® , the world's leading catastrophe risk solutions company, estimates onshore and offshore U.S. insured losses from Hurricane Ida in the Gulf of Mexico to be between US$25 and US$35 billion. (haggiepartners.com)
- Additionally, RMS estimates insured losses to offshore platforms, rigs, and pipelines in the Gulf of Mexico to be between US$0.7-$1.5 billion from wind and wave-driven damages. (haggiepartners.com)
- The deep-sea corals, which sit 6.8 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of the Macando well site where the spill occurred, were first seen in October 2010 during a research expedition in the Gulf of Mexico. (livescience.com)
- During that time, government scientists estimate that about 4.9 million barrels of oil - or about 205 million gallons - gushed into the Gulf of Mexico . (livescience.com)
- In 2015, the last record Sargassum bloom affected large swaths of the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, and even caused Mexico to deploy its military to deal with the issue. (geiworks.com)
- Cases used to be concentrated almost exclusively in the Gulf of Mexico in the southern U.S., Dr. William Schaffner, an infectious disease expert at Vanderbilt University , told USA Today earlier this year. (cdc.news)
Damage2
- Contact Professionals: Hurricane damage often necessitates specialized restoration services. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
- Exposure to these chemicals is linked to a range of health effects including respiratory and gastrointestinal problems, skin and eye irritation, organ damage, reproductive harm, and increased cancer risk. (dailyclimate.org)
Severe1
- Categories of Hurricanes: Hurricanes are categorized on a scale from 1 to 5, with Category 5 being the most severe. (servprogreaterstaugustinestaugustinebeach.com)
Major1
- In January, 2018, researchers detected an abnormal amount of Sargassum in the Caribbean and Western Atlantic, predicting that 2018 would be a major year for Sargassum blooms. (geiworks.com)
Category1
- Hurricane Otis, which seemed to materialize almost full-grown out of the eastern Pacific, is one of the fastest-intensifying hurricanes in history, growing from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in just 12 hours. (counterpunch.org)
People3
- When a tropical storm or hurricane approaches, people with cardiovascular disease need to be aware of their stress levels. (megadoctornews.com)
- EHN's investigation was the first study to measure exposure to these types of chemicals in people living near fracking wells in Pennsylvania. (dailyclimate.org)
- Complicating the increased risk people suffer in these countries because of higher lightning density, poor housing, and greater everyday exposure are the superstitions that may prevent adequate prevention and mitigation. (medscape.com)
Marine1
- Marine phytoplankton temperature versus growth responses from polar to tropical waters-outcome of a scientific community-wide study. (mari-odu.org)
Potentially1
- This guide will help to keep those involved in cleanups from potentially deadly exposure. (mesothelioma.app)
Risk4
- 2013). Visualization for Hurricane Storm Surge Risk Awareness and Emergency Communication. (mari-odu.org)
- Greater exposure to these toxic minerals increases the risk of asbestos-related diseases like asbestosis and deadly mesothelioma. (mesothelioma.app)
- Who May Be at Risk of Disaster-Related Exposure to Asbestos? (mesothelioma.app)
- infectious fect our risk of exposure to the infectious agents diseases can and do spread rapidly around the with which we share our environment. (cdc.gov)
FEMA1
- The emergency response from federal, state, and local governments was widely criticized, leading to the resignation of Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) director Michael D. Brown and New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) Superintendent Eddie Compass. (wikipedia.org)
Toxic1
- In response to a story about the toxic nitrate discharges from his family farms, Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen , smeared Yanqi Xu, the Guangzhou-born journalist who wrote the story: "The author is from communist China. (counterpunch.org)
Emergency1
- These data can help inform response planning and the updating of communication resources such as websites, fact sheets, and other materials to reach a wide audience of disaster epidemiologists, emergency managers, and the public. (cdc.gov)
History2
- Cold Arctic air from Canada collided with Gulf air from the south and temperatures plunged," noted History . (flatironnomad.nyc)
- Four-fifths of its 10,000 telephones were silent, and practically all of its electric lights and the great majority of its more numerous gas lamps were blacked out that night," wrote Blake McKelvey in Snow in the Cities: A History of America's Urban Response . (flatironnomad.nyc)
Beaches1
- Sargassum seaweed is an important ecosystem in the Atlantic Ocean, but it can be devastating to Caribbean beaches. (geiworks.com)
Destruction1
- When a hurricane hits land, the destruction can be visible for years or even decades. (climateimpactnews.com)
Politicians1
- In the months since, a group of state lawmakers have called on Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf to take action in response to our findings, and we've asked many other politicians to share their perspective on the study. (dailyclimate.org)
Recovery1
- Hurricane recovery takes months, even years, but our team acts with precision, efficiency, and compassion to move the insurance process forward and start the journey. (walterpmoore.com)
High2
- Further the high flow rates from the Mississippi River are helping keep the larger volumes of the spill out in the Gulf. (theoildrum.com)
- Jane Worthington, whose grandchildren also had high levels of exposure to harmful chemicals, said she had mixed feelings when the stories came out. (dailyclimate.org)