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Escambia County’s old probation building is being demolished due to flooding


Escambia County’s old probation building is being demolished due to flooding

Headlines on PNJ.com: This is the news from Tuesday, August 27 Escambia demolishes the old probation building in N. Palafox, and the Pensacola family makes millions making quilts without sewing a single stitch The old Escambia County Probation Department building at 2251 N. Palafox is being demolished. The property is owned by Escambia County, and […]

How many hurricanes have hit Texas? See list of top 5 US states


How many hurricanes have hit Texas? See list of top 5 US states

Here are the five states most affected by hurricanes With hurricane season still raging, here’s a look at the five states most frequently hit by hurricanes. This year’s hurricane season began “early and hard,” claiming lives across the United States, flooding streets and leaving thousands without power – and it’s far from over. In late […]

Sarasota County is paying a high price for reckless, endless growth


Sarasota County is paying a high price for reckless, endless growth

Carrie Seidman | Sarasota Herald-Tribune What or who exactly is responsible for the devastating flooding in Debby’s wake has been the subject of much debate since the massive tropical storm inundated parts of Sarasota County with up to 19 inches of rain earlier this month. Residents were quick to blame overdevelopment; real estate and land-use […]

Summit County pushes for disaster declaration after August 8 floods


Summit County pushes for disaster declaration after August 8 floods

It was unprecedented. First there were destructive gusts of wind, then thunderstorms and even an isolated tornado in northern Summit County. Two days later the flood came. For some exhausted Summit County residents, the summer of 2024 will be one they’d like to forget. For Summit County authorities, last week’s weather plagues could mean declaring […]

State officials inspect flood damage in Lewis County


State officials inspect flood damage in Lewis County

LOWVILLE, N.Y. (WWNY) – It’s been a month since Lowville experienced the unexpected: flash flooding the likes of which has never been seen before in the county’s history. “Yesterday’s weather is no longer predictive of tomorrow’s weather,” said Jackie Bray, state representative of the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. “The weather is actually […]

Communities in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, hit hard by heavy rains and flooding


Communities in Tioga County, Pennsylvania, hit hard by heavy rains and flooding

Video shows massive flooding near Canisteo, New York Sarah Piguet captured severe flooding near Canisteo as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby moved through Steuben County Friday. One person is still missing and authorities and volunteers are working to assist residents and businesses in communities in northern Tioga and Potter counties devastated by last week’s […]

Volunteers help elderly man living in damaged Houston home


Volunteers help elderly man living in damaged Houston home

HOUSTON – Keeping a roof over your head and taking care of your home can be challenging and expensive. Add to that a hurricane, flood or other natural disaster and the burden of recovering is too much for many Houstonians to bear. But Houston-based nonprofit The Restoration Team is helping hundreds of homeowners clean up […]

18-year-old rescues woman after flash floods on Thursday


18-year-old rescues woman after flash floods on Thursday

AURORA, Ohio (WOIO) – Melissa Fitzwater says a small stream along Nautilus Trail in Aurora is where 18-year-old Andrew Marino saved her life. She told 19 News that she was working for a client on Thursday following flash flooding in the neighborhood. When she wanted to leave, she could not go because the rain had […]

United Way Steuben County Relief Fund established for victims of Debby flood disaster


United Way Steuben County Relief Fund established for victims of Debby flood disaster

Instead of making in-kind donations, the county is asking anyone who wishes to participate in the rebuilding effort to make monetary donations to this fund. staff | The spectator Red Cross sets up emergency shelter for flood victims in Corning-Painted Post Watch the Red Cross describe its shelter for flood victims in Corning-Painted Post Steuben […]

Steuben County begins cleaning up Debby flood damage


Steuben County begins cleaning up Debby flood damage

Video shows massive flooding near Canisteo, New York Sarah Piguet filmed severe flooding near Canisteo as the remnants of Tropical Storm Debby moved through Steuben County on Friday. Parts of Woodhull, Cameron, Jasper and Canisteo were severely damaged by the effects of Tropical Storm Debby, which hit the Southern Tier with heavy rains on Friday, […]