Recovery hurricane response. Medical search. Frequent questions

On September 7, 2017, a Category 5 hurricane, Irma, reached the Lesser Antilles, including the U.S. territories of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. (cdc.gov)
Hurricane Irma then continued its path across the Greater Antilles and made landfall in south Florida on September 10, 2017. (cdc.gov)
This past month, Hurricanes Irma and Maria together ravaged the U.S. Territory of Puerto Rico, and displaced many people and families to shelters, cut electrical power and communications across the island, and created flooding. (snc.org)
According to their web site ( http://unidosporpuertorico.com/en/ ), "This is an initiative brought forth by the First lady of Puerto Rico, Beatriz Rosselló in collaboration with the private sector, with the purpose of providing aid and support to those affected in Puerto Rico by the passage of Hurricane Irma and Hurricane María. (snc.org)
OCT. 17, 2017 - While NOAA's National Ocean Service has completed collection of aerial imagery for damage assessment and surveying ports for potential navigation hazards, OR&R has science support teams helping to identify, assess and safely remove vessels damaged or grounded during hurricanes Irma and Maria. (noaa.gov)
For further information on vessel recovery, see U.S. Coast Guard UPDATE 5: Crews continue to mitigate pollution threats from vessels displaced by Hurricane Irma and U.S. Coast Guard: Hurricane Irma vessel removal operations continue in Florida . (noaa.gov)
Back-to-back hurricanes Harvey and Irma devastated parts of Houston and Florida and left millions of residents in the dark. (energy.gov)
In addition to supporting the recovery efforts in Texas, the agency is preparing for Hurricane Irma, another powerful storm that is approaching Puerto Rico and threatens to have a devastating impact on Florida. (cnn.com)
And I already saw, compared to Hurricane Irma, many public buildings and a lot of rebuilt buildings from that era five years ago really withstand the storm. (kosu.org)
As a small community more than 1,000 miles from the contiguous United States, with at least 40 percent of the population at or below the poverty line, the U.S. Virgin Islands are facing significant recovery challenges following last year's Hurricanes Irma and Maria. (ucc.org)
In late summer 2017, three major hurricanes-Harvey, Irma, and Maria-made landfall in the United States and territories. (cdc.gov)
Because 2023 is the first year for Idalia to be included in the World Meteorological Organization's list of cyclone names (replacing the retired Hurricane Irma on the list), there have been no historical hurricanes named Idalia (pronounced ee-DAL-ya) prior to 2023. (convoyofhope.org)
BACKGROUND: The first documented human leptospirosis cases in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) occurred following 2017 Hurricanes Irma and Maria. (cdc.gov)
During January 2016-January 2018, USVI experienced its first Zika outbreak, with most cases reported during January-December 2016, as well as two Category 5 hurricanes (Irma on St. Thomas/St. John on September 6, 2017, and Maria on St. Croix on September 19, 2017). (cdc.gov)
Disasters such as Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria can cause short and long-term effects on the psychological functioning, emotional adjustment, health, and developmental trajectory of children. (cdc.gov)

Hurricane Ian made landfall Sept. 28, 2022, near Cayo Costa, Florida, as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained winds of 150 mph. (fema.gov)
Hurricane Harvey made landfall on the Texas coast on August 25, 2017, as a Category 4 storm. (cdc.gov)
1] Four hurricanes and four tropical storms made landfall during the season. (ipl.org)
Once over warm water in the Bay of Campeche, Gert grew into a Category 2 hurricane and made landfall on the Gulf Coast of Mexico. (ipl.org)
August 29, 2015 When Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, devastating regions of Louisiana and Mississippi, three of NPR's correspondents saw the storm firsthand. (npr.org)
On Wednesday October 10th, 2018 Hurricane Michael made landfall in Florida's Panhandle or Big Bend area. (brightfunds.org)
The New England hurricane, which made landfall on September 21, 1938, claimed more than 700 lives, damaged tens of thousands of homes and boats, and caused property losses estimated upwards of $306 million, which would be well into the billions in today's economy. (archives.gov)
The 1938 New England Hurricane made landfall near Bellport on Long Island, New York, and again near Milford and New Haven, Connecticut. (archives.gov)
The president spoke publicly about the federal emergency response well before the superstorm made landfall. (livescience.com)
Hurricane Idalia made landfall on August 3o about 20 miles south of Perry, Florida, as a Category 3 hurricane. (convoyofhope.org)
Hurricane Idalia made landfall along Florida's Big Bend region and brought a storm surge of 4-6 feet above normal high tide with 9 feet recorded in the island city of Cedar Key. (convoyofhope.org)
Hurricane Idalia made landfall at 7:45 a.m. (convoyofhope.org)

Before landfall, federal resources were positioned to respond immediately to Hurricane Ian. (fema.gov)
Today marks exactly one month since Hurricane Ian's devastating landfall. (floridadisaster.org)
Having a plan and taking preventative measures before a hurricane makes landfall will help to lessen the negative impacts on beef-cattle operations, including animal and financial losses. (msucares.com)
What Time Will Hurricane Idalia Make Landfall? (convoyofhope.org)
Even if there had been a previous storm named Idalia, asking, "What time did Hurricane Idalia make landfall? (convoyofhope.org)

Catastrophic natural disasters, such as Hurricane Michael, cause extreme disruption and can be distressful for individuals, families and communities. (cstsonline.org)
Sitnasuak Native Corporation offers help and support for the people of Puerto Rico in the response and recovery efforts due to the natural disasters that have severely impacted the area. (snc.org)
Reeves has studied the effect of natural disasters on voting patterns and has found that when a local official asks for federal aid after an earthquake, hurricane or tornado, that official gets a bump of a few points in the polls. (livescience.com)
The cloud allows you to easily store data far away to protect it from natural disasters while creating a digital air gap between your computing infrastructure and recovery site. (securitymagazine.com)

The State of Texas is proud to support our neighbors in Louisiana by sending emergency resources and personnel to assist with the aftermath of Hurricane Ida," said Governor Abbott. (thevindicator.com)
Homes and debris is strewn across Crescent Beach, East Lyme, Connecticut, in the aftermath of the 1938 hurricane that struck New England. (archives.gov)
Fleming explained that the National Archives' records document activities of varied Federal Government agencies that mobilized in response to the hurricane, both during the event and in its aftermath. (archives.gov)
Florida is trying to cope with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, and not just in coastal communities. (kosu.org)
The proposed study will fill these gaps by evaluating the short- and long- term effects on multiple health outcomes and risk factors in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy in New York State (NYS). (usda.gov)
Recovery in the aftermath of natural or man-made disasters is directly related to the availability of local resources and the infrastructure and operational ability to deliver assistance from outside the affected region. (rand.org)
This information is not a substitute for clinical evaluation but is an estimate of the impact of the Hurricane and its aftermath on the health of NOPD personnel. (cdc.gov)
Addressing mental health in the aftermath of disasters therefore requires careful long-term planning and substantial knowledge of the pattern of response across affected populations. (who.int)
Debate still exists about the actual number of people who died during Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath. (medscape.com)

We had about 200,000 folks leave after Hurricane Maria. (kosu.org)
So a lot of them were used to the response from Hurricane Maria, which was notoriously terrible, where power was out for seven, eight months in certain areas where we saw FEMA personnel not arrive nearly on time. (kosu.org)
So the ghosts of Hurricane Maria loom large as Fiona and Ian hit both the island and the diaspora. (kosu.org)
But you see we're saving thousands of lives that otherwise perished under Hurricane Maria. (kosu.org)
Captured in October 2017, as part of the Hurricane Maria recovery efforts, this image depicted local Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) staff, receiving Community Assessment for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPER) training. (cdc.gov)

Hurricane Ian was the third costliest cyclone to strike the United States, after Katrina and Harvey, according to NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) and the National Hurricane Center (NHC). (fema.gov)
80 storm-related deaths attributed to Hurricane Harvey (medical examiner confirmation is pending for some deaths). (cdc.gov)
We will never forget the kindness, generosity, and support offered by the people of Louisiana during Hurricane Harvey four years ago, and we are eager to support them in their own time of need. (thevindicator.com)
1. Hurricane Harvey temporarily knocked out nearly 30% of the nation's refining capacity. (energy.gov)
The House approved Wednesday an initial $7.9 billion package of disaster relief funds in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, while Senate leaders appear likely to attach the bill to a politically-fraught effort to raise the debt ceiling. (cnn.com)

and over 115 congressional offices to make sure state and local teams have the support they need as they respond to and begin to recover from Hurricane Sandy. (dhs.gov)
The U.S. Coast Guard also provided over flights for the New York and Massachusetts congressional delegations to survey the effects of Hurricane Sandy. (dhs.gov)
Earlier today, the President held a call with governors and mayors from affected states and areas to express his concern for residents who have been and continue to be impacted by Sandy, as well as to hear directly from the governors and mayors on their ongoing response efforts. (dhs.gov)
New Jersey's CNG buses kept moving during and after Hurricane Sandy. (energy.gov)
2. Atlantic City, New Jersey relied on its fleet of 190 CNG buses to shuttle residents to safety when Hurricane Sandy struck in 2012. (energy.gov)
New Richmond, Wisconsin sent a hybrid-electric utility bucket truck as part of a mutual aid mission to help with Hurricane Sandy cleanup. (energy.gov)
Following Hurricane Sandy, Eastern Propane was able to keep their fleet of propane-powered trucks running, delivering propane to the surrounding community and helping clear tree limbs and branches along the way. (energy.gov)
Thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the role we and our partners play in helping affected individuals and communities respond and recover from Hurricane Sandy. (senate.gov)
Since Sandy struck, SBA has been on the ground across the affected region, providing individuals and businesses with information, support and access to disaster recovery loans. (senate.gov)
For example, our New York SBDC created an excellent one-stop Sandy Recovery website to provide information about important resources with FAQs for small businesses. (senate.gov)
Senators from New York and New Jersey testified on transportation systems damaged by Hurricane Sandy. (c-span.org)
Senators affected by Hurricane Sandy testified about damage and recovery efforts in their states. (c-span.org)
Secretary Shaun Dovovan and Craig Fugate testified on damage and recovery efforts from Hurricane Sandy. (c-span.org)
Moreover, our study will assess the health effects of different evacuation or displacement strategies and impacts of health care access disruption by Hurricane Sandy (Aim 3). (usda.gov)
All outcomes will be compared within three time windows, pre-Sandy, 3 months and 1-year after Hurricane Sandy. (usda.gov)
The proposed study is important as it will not only characterize the impacts of multiple health outcomes after Hurricane Sandy and using different evacuation or recovery strategies, but also identify vulnerabilities and modifiable factors, which will directly contribute to emergency preparedness and responses. (usda.gov)
If President Barack Obama wins re-election, his supporters may want to thank Hurricane Sandy. (livescience.com)
And Hurricane Sandy left hundreds of polling places flooded or in the dark , so election officials are scrambling to find new locations. (livescience.com)
But because Hurricane Sandy caused so much damage and was so heavily covered in the national news, voters' impressions of Obama could be affected. (livescience.com)
Certain widely publicized disasters, including events such as the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, Hurricanes Katrina and Sandy, and the Boston Marathon bombing, have focused people's attention on disaster planning and preparedness. (medscape.com)

In advance of the storm, Americares positioned emergency responders in Florida, and the team quickly moved to the Bahamian capital, Nassau, to make assessments and coordinate response activities. (americares.org)
Irma's hurricane-force winds and related storm surges caused substantial damage in the Caribbean and Florida. (cdc.gov)
Hurricane Sally pounded the Alabama and Florida gulf coasts on September 15 and 16. (awfumc.org)
Churches in the Alabama-West Florida Conference should report damage to the district disaster response coordinator (ddrc). (awfumc.org)
In just 30 days, the State of Florida has undertaken the largest recovery mission in recent history to respond to this Category 4 storm, aiding Floridians, their families, and businesses. (floridadisaster.org)
In Florida, a crew with the City of Tallahassee Utilities gets ready to tackle one of the thousands of trees that came down and took out power to 110,000 customers when Hurricane Michael came ashore Oct. 10. (enr.com)
By the time the blustery remnants Hurricane Michael departed the East Coast around mid day on Oct. 12, with one last lashing of eastern regions from Virginia to New York, the trail of woe stretched from the Florida Panhandle through the southeastern states and well up the Eastern Seaboard. (enr.com)
In the Florida Panhandle officials and residents were still head-down and focused on search, rescue and critical response issues as they addressed devastation in the areas around where Hurricane Michael came ashore as a Category 4 storm on Oct. 10 with a storm surge as high as 14 ft on the coast. (enr.com)
And multiple Republicans tell CNN that with another hurricane threatening to impact Florida later this week and more detailed assessments coming in terms of the costs of recovery is Texas they expect more votes on additional disaster relief this fall. (cnn.com)
Well, right here at home - I flew back Sunday night, and we sustained a Category 4 hurricane hitting southwest Florida. (kosu.org)
On August 28, it was already apparent Idalia was a potential hurricane with a path projected to deeply affect northern Florida into Georgia. (convoyofhope.org)
On August 29, after passing near western Cuba, Tropical Storm Idalia became Hurricane Idalia on a path toward Florida. (convoyofhope.org)
Hurricane Dorian powered toward Florida with increasing fury Friday, growing to an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center, as it menaced the state's eastern coast. (cbc.ca)
Hurricane Dorian looks like it will be hitting Florida late Sunday night. (cbc.ca)
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressing media as Hurricane Dorian approaches the state. (cbc.ca)
He also tweeted that people in Florida need to take the storm seriously: 'Hurricane #Dorian is moving slowly & gaining strength. (cbc.ca)
Hurricane Idalia hit Florida on Wednesday, Aug. 30, and multiple counties were affected by wind, flooding, and storm surge. (hillsboroughcounty.org)
In an effort to test the questionnaire under conditions similar to its intended use, interviews for Tier II were conducted in Orlando, Florida in late fall of 2004, after the area had experienced three major hurricanes. (cdc.gov)
We chose to conduct fieldwork in central Florida where the region had experienced a record number of hurricanes in the 2004 season. (cdc.gov)

To address the critical health needs of survivors, Americares mobilized additional medical professionals and response experts to support relief efforts. (americares.org)
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate surveys damages in Vermont caused by Hurricane Irene and provides an update on response and recovery efforts. (archives.gov)
Sitnasuak President & CEO Bobbi Quintavell expressed on behalf of the Corporation, "Our primary concern is the safety of our Puerto Rico based employees, and we are here to support them in our efforts to ensure everyone's safety and recovery. (snc.org)
During the coming week, SNCT is offering subsidized lunch meals to employees and onsite daycare for employees' children to aid in the recovery and response efforts. (snc.org)
AUSTIN - Governor Greg Abbott today announced that, at the request of the State of Louisiana through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact (EMAC), the State of Texas has deployed numerous resources and personnel to support Hurricane Ida response and recovery efforts. (thevindicator.com)
Fort Myers, FL, Sept. 29, 2022 - Lee County is actively engaged in search and rescue efforts, assessing infrastructure and structural damage and intensifying other response and recovery efforts in the wake of Hurricane Ian, which caused catastrophic damage throughout Lee County. (esterofire.org)
LeeTran is assisting with emergency response and recovery efforts. (esterofire.org)
Response and recovery efforts will be an ongoing operation, and we're continuing to support the needs of these communities and help them recover and rebuild, in the immediate days ahead and over the long term. (dhs.gov)
On the call, the President began by thanking the officials for their leadership in the face of this severe storm, and praised the heroism of the emergency response teams leading the efforts. (dhs.gov)
The President made clear that he has directed his team, through Secretary Napolitano and FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, to continue to lean forward and provide all available resources to support ongoing response and recovery efforts. (dhs.gov)
At the request of Governor DeSantis, FDEM worked with federal partners to secure an additional 30 days of 100% federal cost share for Public Assistance Category A (debris removal) and Category B (emergency protective measures) for Hurricane Ian recovery efforts. (floridadisaster.org)
OSH has provided vital Emergency Preparedness and Response links below on how to prepare for responding to an emergency and recovery efforts. (doi.gov)
Last week, the White House requested $7.85 billion for response and recovery efforts. (cnn.com)
After a hurricane, let children help in clean-up and recovery efforts in age-appropriate ways, as this participation may increase their sense of control over the situation. (savethechildren.org)
Register the operation for a premise identification number (PIN) with the Mississippi Board of Animal Health as part of the Mississippi Animal Disease and Disaster Preparedness Program, which may be valuable during storm damage assessments and recovery efforts. (msucares.com)
This series explores the impacts of climate change and climate events on health care facilities, and the planning, preparedness and response efforts of health care organizations. (hfmmagazine.com)
2021-10-09T13:06:36-04:00 https://ximage.c-spanvideo.org/eyJidWNrZXQiOiJwaWN0dXJlcy5jLXNwYW52aWRlby5vcmciLCJrZXkiOiJGaWxlc1wvYzVhXC8yMDIxMTAwNTExMjE0NjAxMl9oZC5qcGciLCJlZGl0cyI6eyJyZXNpemUiOnsiZml0IjoiY292ZXIiLCJoZWlnaHQiOjUwNn19fQ== FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. (c-span.org)
Several lawmakers questioned the administrator about climate change and its impact on response efforts. (c-span.org)
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell testified before the House Oversight and Reform Committee about recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida. (c-span.org)
Regarding recovery efforts from the storm, Reeve said, "There's this implication that this is President Obama 's responsibility. (livescience.com)
CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch is leading efforts to support countries impacted by Hurricane Matthew. (cdc.gov)
This includes coordinating with the US Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance external icon (OFDA), the CDC Haiti Country Office , and other governmental and humanitarian partners to support response efforts. (cdc.gov)
Our analysts have curated a list of highly rated charities involved in relief and recovery efforts. (charitynavigator.org)
Highly rated nonprofits involved in humanitarian relief, recovery, and peace-building efforts. (charitynavigator.org)
FEMA is hiring Louisiana residents who live in Lake Charles to assist with disaster response and recovery efforts as temporary employees. (fema.gov)
Following Hurricane Ian, we recognized the widespread destruction that had taken place and immediately began efforts to provide water and supplies to our customers and employees that were affected. (trulynolen.com)

The Narrative describes CDC preparedness and response activities in 2016 and 2017 and demonstrates how investments in preparedness enhance the nation's ability to respond to public health threats and emergencies. (cdc.gov)
Here are some highlights from the Snapshot that showcase how CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Emergency Response worked to keep people safer in 2017. (cdc.gov)
CDC activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) on August 31, 2017 and the response is ongoing. (cdc.gov)

The response today is amazing, and shows the endurance and resilience of our employees and all people in Puerto Rico. (snc.org)
The SNCT facilities and company provide important economic opportunities for our employees and their families in Puerto Rico to help in the recovery. (snc.org)
Hurricane damage in Puerto Rico. (noaa.gov)
Several boats damaged by the hurricanes in Puerto Rico. (noaa.gov)
A sailboat in Puerto Rico moved out of the water by the hurricanes. (noaa.gov)
In Osceola County, home to a large Puerto Rican community, Ian felt like a second blow, coming just days after another hurricane did major damage in Puerto Rico. (kosu.org)

Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery in response to Hurricane Idalia. (charitynavigator.org)
A hypothetical Hurricane Idalia had been posted on a gaming website for 2023 before any such storm existed. (convoyofhope.org)
On August 27, 2023, the national weather services began tracking Tropical Storm Idalia - the ninth tropical storm of this 2023 hurricane season. (convoyofhope.org)
When that speed reached 74 mph on August 29, Idalia became a hurricane. (convoyofhope.org)
When Was Hurricane Idalia? (convoyofhope.org)
Where Did Hurricane Idalia Hit? (convoyofhope.org)
What Category Was Hurricane Idalia? (convoyofhope.org)
Hurricane Idalia reached Category 4 status early on Wednesday, August 30, with sustained winds of 130 mph. (convoyofhope.org)
How Many People Died in Hurricane Idalia? (convoyofhope.org)
Besides the extent of property damage caused by a tropical storm or hurricane, you might naturally ask, "Did anyone die in Hurricane Idalia? (convoyofhope.org)
What Was the Path of Hurricane Idalia? (convoyofhope.org)
Visit USA.gov for government-wide information related to Hurricane Idalia. (usda.gov)
The information below outlines how to report Hurricane Idalia-related damage to homes and property as well as the resources available to Hillsborough residents. (hillsboroughcounty.org)
Damage Assessment - For Hillsborough residents to report loss or damage from Hurricane Idalia, complete the Hurricane Idalia Post-Storm Damage Assessment. (hillsboroughcounty.org)
Hurricane Idalia Post-Storm Damage Assessment - Residents can report damage here. (hillsboroughcounty.org)
Hurricane Idalia Local Recovery Resources - Although Hillsborough County is currently not under the disaster declaration with FEMA for residents to receive individual assistance through FEMA, local organizations are here to help Hillsborough residents. (hillsboroughcounty.org)

Highly rated charities providing humanitarian assistance in response to the 2023 Sudan conflict. (charitynavigator.org)

People with disabilities in the Gulf Coast areas of Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana are experiencing tremendous loss of life and devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
The total destruction of the physical Environment and public/private infrastructure and communications systems in the Gulf Coastal areas affected by Hurricane Katrina has life-threatening implications for all citizens with disabilities, and those without disabilities. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
People with disabilities affected by Hurricane Katrina should try to contact their local emergency response officials by using the 9-1-1 system. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
Palm trees bend and banners rip on Canal Street as Hurricane Katrina blows through New Orleans on Aug. 29, 2005 - 10 years ago Saturday. (npr.org)
Paul and Lakeya Mazant met in 2007, during Mardi Gras, as New Orleans was reeling from the flooding after Hurricane Katrina. (npr.org)
August 29, 2015 New Orleans lost much since Hurricane Katrina, and the failed levees that flooded the city. (npr.org)
August 28, 2015 People in New Orleans say the city finally has the storm defense system it should have had before Hurricane Katrina - at a cost of $14.5 billion. (npr.org)
August 30, 2015 Ten years after hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, former NPR correspondent Gwen Thompkins reports on the struggles of her beloved hometown, New Orleans, to rebuild lives. (npr.org)
August 29, 2015 To mark 10 years since Hurricane Katrina, NPR's Scott Simon checks back in with New Orleans resident Randy Adams who he first spoke with right after the hurricane hit. (npr.org)
He was visiting the city for the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. (npr.org)
In October 2005, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) received a health hazard evaluation (HHE) request from the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) management asking for assistance in documenting the extent of injury, illness, and mental health problems among NOPD officers subsequent to Hurricane Katrina , which occurred in August 2005. (cdc.gov)
Among the new-onset symptoms (symptoms that were not present prior to Hurricane Katrina ), head/sinus congestion (45%) and nose/throat irritation (43%) were the most common physical symptoms reported. (cdc.gov)

2] There was a total of seven tropical storms, five of them strengthened into hurricanes, while two of those became major hurricanes - Category 3 or higher on the modern day Saffir-Simpson scale. (ipl.org)

FAIRFIELD, Conn. (August 29, 2019) - As Hurricane Dorian strengthens and approaches Florida's east coast, Save the Children urges parents and caregivers to talk to their children about hurricanes and take immediate steps to keep kids safe. (savethechildren.org)

WASHINGTON, September 13, 2018 - As much of the southeastern seaboard of the United States braced for "Hurricane Florence," the National Archives in Boston released records that provide a look back at the deadly "Great New England Hurricane" that devastated much of coastal New England in 1938. (archives.gov)
Technologies ranging from a hurricane-evacuation decision platform to algorithms that compare DNA samples honored as some of the world's best inventions of 2018. (mit.edu)

Hurricane force winds were observed as far inland as Orlando, leaving more than 2.7 million customers without power and widespread structural damage to homes, vehicles, and businesses. (fema.gov)
Hurricanes can damage collections in multiple ways. (unt.edu)
Response to Floods and Water Damage for Libraries, Archives, Museums, and Other Repositories - provides extensive guidance for preparedness, response, and salvage. (unt.edu)
He added that the Army Corps of Engineers' New England District assessed the damage caused by the hurricane of 1938, as well as by subsequent hurricanes, and undertook several projects to fortify interior and coastal areas vulnerable to hurricane damage and flooding. (archives.gov)
In one measure of the impact-and response-at midday Oct. 12 the electric utility infrastructure damage, mostly from high and gusty winds and in terms of customers without power, reached 1.5 million, but repair crews were swinging into action in the storm's wake and by 4 p.m. that number was down to 1.18-million, according to PowerOutage.US, a website that tracks electric service status, state by state, nationwide. (enr.com)
PowerOutage.US data showed that at 5 p.m. the power loss from Michael remained deep and widespread, including substantial new damage in the Carolinas, where the last service restoration after Hurricane Florence struck a month before, has only recently been completed. (enr.com)
Habitat for Humanity teams are assessing damage to homes throughout the regions affected by Hurricane Ida as the organization readies its response to aid the long-term housing recovery. (habitat.org)
Find out if you live in a Hurricane Dorian evacuation area, and assess your risks from a storm surge, flooding or wind damage. (savethechildren.org)
This report presents an initial methodology for how the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant program can assess its social equity performance in its activities aimed at reducing damage and easing recovery with predisaster actions. (rand.org)
The hurricanes caused crippling damage to vital infrastructure such as water, power, and communications, as well as homes and businesses," said Rachel Larratt, the DRSI's Long-Term Recovery Group and Case Management Advisor. (ucc.org)
After a hurricane, you may face flooding, downed power lines, damage from mold, and other risks to your health. (cdc.gov)

Many injuries and illnesses from hurricanes and floods occur during the response and recovery phases. (cdc.gov)
This information is intended to help personnel prepare for anticipated response and recovery activities, and to prevent work-related injuries and illnesses while doing this work. (doi.gov)

In January 2016, FBB launched a Humanist Disaster Recovery program which deployed to South Carolina following Hurricane Juaquin. (wikipedia.org)

Common responses to disasters include distress reactions (insomnia, irritability, loss of safety, social isolation, blaming and scapegoating) and health risk behaviors (increased use of alcohol and tobacco, reduced attention to health care). (cstsonline.org)
Habitat has over 30 years of experience in community-based development, and takes a partnership approach to disaster response by holding memberships within National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters and InterAction , and coordinates globally through The Inter-Agency Standing Committee cluster system. (habitat.org)
RAND researchers have helped governments, militaries, and private organizations organize recovery operations during disasters, learn from past experience, and prepare for future disasters. (rand.org)
In the process, the DRSI will build disaster recovery know-how among long-term recovery group leadership and equip them to better respond should there be future disasters. (ucc.org)
With hurricane season quickly approaching us, it gives us a chance to stop and think about how well prepared we are for disasters of all kinds. (securitymagazine.com)
The dramatic nature of disasters, however, with a relatively high death toll and psychological impact for a short period, can overwhelm an unprepared health and emergency response system and create chaos in the affected community and surrounding regions. (medscape.com)

Hurricane Dorian, the second most powerful Atlantic hurricane on record, smashed into the Bahamas and for 40 hours lashed Grand Bahama, the Abacos and other smaller northern islands with winds of 180 mph and more, 40 inches of rain and 20 foot storm surge. (americares.org)
Read more about our Hurricane Dorian recovery work in the Bahamas. (americares.org)
Before children are returned to areas impacted by Hurricane Dorian, make sure utilities, such as electricity and plumbing, are restored and living and learning spaces in homes, schools, and child care facilities are free from physical and environmental hazards. (savethechildren.org)
This satellite image taken on Friday shows Hurricane Dorian moving over open waters in the Atlantic Ocean. (cbc.ca)
During the morning briefing, DeSantis said while the precise path of the storm is still uncertain, there is a 'high degree of certainty' Dorian will be a major hurricane. (cbc.ca)

Every year, CDC's Office of Public Health Preparedness and Response publishes the Public Health Preparedness and Response National Snapshot , an annual report that highlights the work of CDC and our partners. (cdc.gov)

In the wake of a large-scale event, public attention focuses on disaster planning and preparedness and the resources dedicated to improving response and resiliency surge. (medscape.com)

CDC and the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) have guidance and technical materials available in both English and Spanish to help communities prepare for hurricanes and floods ( Table 1 ). (cdc.gov)
It provides guidance on an appropriate medical screening approach for these workers as they complete their response activities or return home from the affected areas. (cdc.gov)
In the meantime, we aim to provide you with essential knowledge and guidance regarding hurricanes, preparedness measures , and safety tips to help you stay informed and prepared for potential hurricane events. (convoyofhope.org)

Heavy flooding in Providence, Rhode Island, was caused by the 1938 hurricane that struck New England. (archives.gov)
Category 4 Hurricane Matthew struck the south-west coast of Haiti at 0700 local time (1200 GMT) on 4 October. (cdc.gov)

Hurricane Michael was a catastrophic category 4 hurricane bringing significant storm surges, high winds and flooding. (brightfunds.org)
The storm, which originated near the Cape Verde Islands and had previously intensified to a Category 5 hurricane near the Bahamas, pummeled Southern New England with sustained hurricane-force winds and caused catastrophic coastal flooding, exacerbated by astronomical high tide. (archives.gov)

These assessments are important to understand Hurricane Idalia's impact in Hillsborough and community needs. (hillsboroughcounty.org)
Response included occupational assessments and in agency's fire fighter training materials and development of health and safety information for programs. (cdc.gov)
VIDOH, with requested technical assistance from CDC, conducted three Community Assessments for Public Health Emergency Response (CASPERs) to provide rapid community information at the household level. (cdc.gov)

In response, NIOSH investigators met with NOPD management and employee representatives to design and prepare for a survey. (cdc.gov)

Environmental health impacts from the hurricanes included effects on industries, chemical plants, and hazardous waste sites. (cdc.gov)
However, significant gaps remain in our understanding of the impacts from extreme weather event like hurricanes, including the paucity of research on its immediate and long-term health effects, other health outcomes despite mental health, individual and community vulnerabilities, and modified factors. (usda.gov)
Furthermore, little is known about the health impacts of response and recovery strategies. (usda.gov)

With 44 Small Business Development Centers, 14 Women's Business centers and hundreds of SCORE volunteers in the affected area, our partners work collaboratively with SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance to help staff Disaster Recovery Centers. (senate.gov)

Six months later, Americares health programs for survivors continued, supporting vulnerable families and communities navigating the long road to recovery. (americares.org)
A disproportionate number of the Hurricane survivors are people with disabilities whose needs for basic necessities are compounded by chronic health conditions and Functional impairments. (spinalcordinjuryzone.com)
FDEM is collecting information to assist disaster survivors who have critical unmet needs due to Hurricane Ian. (floridadisaster.org)
BATON ROUGE, La. - Survivors of Hurricanes Laura and Delta who are currently living in FEMA provided temporary housing units will start paying a monthly rent. (fema.gov)
At the request of the state, FEMA is currently providing about 1,946 households that are survivors of Hurricanes Laura and Delta with additional time to remain in agency-provided housing as they complete the final steps of their recovery. (fema.gov)
BATON ROUGE, La. - Disaster assistance services are available for survivors at an in-person Recovery Service Center (RSC) in Lake Charles. (fema.gov)

Individual and community strength can be enhanced by interventions that address critical behavioral health issues throughout both the response and recovery phases. (cstsonline.org)
Good hurricane readiness plans for livestock should include both preparedness and recovery phases. (msucares.com)
This is to be achieved by implementing two questionnaires (Tier I and Tier II), each designed to capture different phases of human response to traumatic events. (cdc.gov)
For this, among other reasons, medical professionals must be included in all phases of disaster planning as well as immediate response to these events. (medscape.com)

Thus, Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) is critical management infrastructure for both the delivery of public health functions and for mounting adequate response during emergencies. (who.int)

Draper and Bright Funds have established the Hurricane Michael Disaster Response and Recovery Fund. (brightfunds.org)

We are in the peak of the 2021 Hurricane Season, which doesn't end until November 30. (thevindicator.com)

This week, Governor Ron DeSantis continued to visit areas impacted by Hurricane Ian and announce additional resources available for Floridians in this record-breaking recovery response. (floridadisaster.org)

Evacuation - As it is with people, evacuating cattle before a hurricane is the safest option when feasible. (msucares.com)

2] George, more commonly known as the Fort Lauderdale hurricane, was the most intense tropical cyclone of the season, peaking as a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum barometric pressure of 938 mbar (27.7 inHg). (ipl.org)

Livestock producers can use the following information to help create hurricane-readiness plans and to become better prepared when hurricanes threaten their operations in Mississippi. (msucares.com)
Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency in 12 counties to assist with storm readiness, response and recovery. (cbc.ca)

A $212,000 grant from the Fund for the Virgin Islands (FFVI) through the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands will support faster, better long-term recovery on one of the USVI's two most populous islands, St. Thomas, thousands of whose 50,000-plus residents are still struggling to recover. (ucc.org)
Get tips on how to recover safely from a hurricane. (cdc.gov)

They also provide intake space for Business Recovery Centers in their own service center locations, and set up informational events in communities across the area. (senate.gov)

The hurricanes severely damaged mosquito protection-related building structures (e.g., screens, roofs) and infrastructure (e.g., electricity, air conditioning) and might have created an environment more conducive to mosquito breeding. (cdc.gov)

Cecilia and I continue to pray for the people of Louisiana affected by Hurricane Ida and the first responders who have answered the call to protect and serve those affected by this storm. (thevindicator.com)

Hurricanes can cause severe losses to livestock and livestock facilities. (msucares.com)
and the provision of psychosocial and community support during the early stages of recovery will likely reduce the incidence of more severe psychological issues (11-13). (who.int)

As search-and-rescue missions ended and recovery began, a handful of RAND researchers shared some of their initial thoughts. (rand.org)

It has been active in the U.S. Virgin Islands (USVI) (total population:100,000-plus), particularly on St. Thomas and Water Island, since shortly after the two Category 5 hurricanes slammed into the islands last September, just 10 days apart. (ucc.org)

By 1941, NETSA had salvaged over 700 million board feet of hurricane-fallen timber," Fleming said. (archives.gov)

Here is a timeline of preparations and federal support to Floridians in response to the storm and recovery nearly six months later. (fema.gov)

Over the next 12 months, in partnership with the St. Thomas Recovery Team (STRT) long-term recovery group, DRSI aims to complete repairs for 100 to 150 households and develop individual recovery plans for 1,000 to 1,500 households. (ucc.org)
Approximately 40% of households were very concerned about contracting Zika virus during the Zika outbreak and hurricane responses. (cdc.gov)

When we drove around Ludlow, not only did I see FEMA commodities (in this case water), being unloaded, but the towns emergency manager talked about the work that had been done to open transportation routes, and we went by a Salvation Army Emergency Response truck that was doing great work in town. (archives.gov)
FEMA approved Amendment 10 to Florida's Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Ian. (floridadisaster.org)
Visit FEMA.gov for the latest information from DHS and FEMA, including response and recovery information. (usda.gov)
Lincoln Laboratory's lidar data, processed quickly with support from the organization MCNC, helped FEMA assess flooding and damages caused by Hurricane Florence. (mit.edu)

First Lady Casey DeSantis with the Department of Health, Department of Children and Families, and State Disaster Recovery Mental Health Coordinator Sara Newhouse have deployed free mental health resources to communities impacted by Hurricane Ian. (floridadisaster.org)

In March 2011, the organization responded to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami by launching a disaster response program, raising and distributing $20,000 for recovery. (wikipedia.org)
Sitting in a makeshift office off the main road, four days after a massive earthquake hit, Beaumont Mayor Marcel Fortuné tells a Habitat for Humanity Haiti disaster response team that he is still coming to grips with how much the city has lost. (habitat.org)
Discover and donate to highly rated charities providing disaster relief and recovery services for those impacted by the earthquake in western Afghanistan. (charitynavigator.org)

has strengthened to an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane. (cbc.ca)

Learn more about CDC's role in the hurricane response. (cdc.gov)

USAID's Center for International Disaster Information external icon provides information on the most effective ways to support international disaster relief and recovery. (cdc.gov)
Discover and donate to highly rated charities providing disaster relief and recovery services for affected communities in Israel and Gaza. (charitynavigator.org)
Discover and donate to several highly rated charities providing disaster relief and recovery services for the Libyan people impacted by the flooding caused by Storm Daniel. (charitynavigator.org)
Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery to communities affected by the outbreak of tornadoes April 19 - 20. (charitynavigator.org)
Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery to states affected by the deadly storm system that ravaged several states. (charitynavigator.org)
Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery to Mississippi. (charitynavigator.org)
Highly rated charities providing relief and recovery in the wake of the devastating earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria. (charitynavigator.org)

Thanks to the New Hampshire National Guard, who is in Vermont helping with the flood response, we flew over some hard hit areas of the state to assess the damages, and ensure that the Governor had all the resources he needed to continue the response to the flooding that Irene has left in her wake. (archives.gov)
The objective is to design questionnaires that assess and track responses to large-scale traumatic events that may significantly impact public mental health. (cdc.gov)
On July 11, 1993, the Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) requested assistance from CDC to assess the adverse public health impact of the flooding and to plan the public health response to the disaster. (cdc.gov)

As part of the overall U.S. Department of Health and Human Services response and recovery operations, CDC and ATSDR are supporting public health and medical care functions for affected communities and persons displaced by the hurricanes. (cdc.gov)
CDC and ATSDR also offer a disaster response clinical consultation service to assist health care providers, public health professionals, and emergency response partners. (cdc.gov)

When the Waters Rise - summarizes key steps in flood response. (unt.edu)
Storm, flood and hurricane response and recovery work can be hazardous. (doi.gov)
Because flood-related public health problems were expected to continue into the recovery phase of this disaster, IDPH established a special statewide public health surveillance system. (cdc.gov)

This document is intended for occupational health professionals and other clinicians who are responsible for physical and mental health oversight of workers who have deployed or worked in hurricane disaster response (e.g., response and recovery workers). (cdc.gov)

Alfie Paul, Director of Archival Operations at the National Archives at Boston, said the project to add hurricane-related records to the catalog is just one of several in an increased effort to digitize holdings and provide access to records for millions of Americans. (archives.gov)

Furthermore, proper planning may also reduce human and environmental hazards sometimes encountered after a hurricane. (msucares.com)

Fleming explained how the U.S. Forest Service created the Northeastern Timber Salvage Administration (NETSA) as a program to salvage hurricane-fallen timber and to mitigate the many forest fire hazards created by the hurricane. (archives.gov)

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