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Florida declares emergency for 25 counties as Hurricane Isaias strengthens toward Gulf Coast
weather2 days ago

Florida declares emergency for 25 counties as Hurricane Isaias strengthens toward Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias, the first storm of the 2026 Atlantic season, is strengthening in the Gulf of Mexico and heading toward the northern U.S. Gulf Coast. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for 25 counties, while Alabama and Florida have ordered evacuations. Forecasters expect the storm to reach Category 2 strength before landfall, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and coastal flooding to the region later this week.

via AP News|
#emergency-management#florida#gulf-coast
East Coast rain threat prompts 51 NYC shelters as flash-flood risk grows
weather26 days ago

East Coast rain threat prompts 51 NYC shelters as flash-flood risk grows

A line of thunderstorms sweeping from Washington, D.C. to New Haven, CT prompted flood alerts for about 39 million people. New York City opened 51 weather shelters for residents at risk, especially those in basement or below‑grade units. The National Weather Service issued flood watches for portions of Maryland, Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey, with NYC’s watch running 4 a.m.–noon Sunday. Forecasters warned 5–7 inches of rain could fall in Nassau and Suffolk counties and southern Connecticut, with eastern Brooklyn and Queens at higher flash‑flood risk if the rain’s setup shifts. The threat stems from a clash of cool air aloft with moist, warm air, increasing the chances of excessive rainfall and severe thunderstorms.

via NBC News|
#east-coast#emergency-management#floods
Kauai calls for damage reports to unlock disaster assistance after Lowell
local1 month ago

Kauai calls for damage reports to unlock disaster assistance after Lowell

Kauaʻi Emergency Management Agency has launched online damage assessment forms for residents and businesses to document property damage from Hurricane Lowell; the data helps officials determine eligibility for state or federal disaster aid, while insurance claims must still be filed separately for residential and personal property losses.

via Hawaii News Now|
#damage-reporting#disaster-assistance#emergency-management
Hurricane Lowell Threatens Kauai and Niihau, Triggers Warnings Across Hawaii
weather1 month ago

Hurricane Lowell Threatens Kauai and Niihau, Triggers Warnings Across Hawaii

Lowell, a Category 3 hurricane, is nearing Hawaii with hurricane warnings for Kauai and Niihau and a tropical-storm warning for Oahu. Officials urge residents to shelter in place, secure supplies, and heed warnings as a 2–4 foot storm surge and up to 16 inches of rain threaten the islands; the storm is expected to pass west of Kauai and Niihau overnight into Tuesday, potentially disrupting flights and prompting closures of state and county offices and schools.

via NBC News|
#emergency-management#hawaii#hurricane
Detroit Enacts Local Emergency After Eastside Tornado Strikes
local1 month ago

Detroit Enacts Local Emergency After Eastside Tornado Strikes

Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield signed a local state of emergency after a Thursday tornado tore through the city’s Eastside, causing extensive damage and power outages. The declaration allows mobilization of resources and coordination with state and federal officials for cleanup and recovery, with the affected area spanning from Sylvester Street to McClellan and including Belle Isle. The National Weather Service confirmed the tornado’s touchdown.

via FOX 2 Detroit|
#belleisle#detroit#eastside
LA County Braces for Severe El Niño and Flood Risk
local-news1 month ago

LA County Braces for Severe El Niño and Flood Risk

LA County emergency officials say they’re preparing for a potentially historic El Niño this winter, with forecasters predicting a strong event and elevated flood risk from heavy rains, coastal tides, and the moon’s declination. Inland areas near creeks and burn-scarred hillsides face mudslides and flash flooding, while officials inspect flood-control infrastructure and plan an El Niño response drill on Sept. 13. Residents are urged to buy flood insurance, fix roofs, and ensure drains are working. While El Niño doesn’t guarantee a deluge, warming seas and climate-change effects are increasing the risk.

via LAist|
#el-nino#emergency-management#flooding
NYC Braces for Severe Storms and Urban Flooding
local1 month ago

NYC Braces for Severe Storms and Urban Flooding

New York City officials warn of a day of severe thunderstorms and possible urban flooding, with the National Weather Service forecasting 0.5–1.5 inches of rain across the city (up to 2.5 inches in heavier cells) and wind gusts up to 65 mph; residents should avoid floodwaters, stay informed via NOTIFYNYC, and expect clearing by Friday for a dry weekend, with highs in the low 80s.

via Gothamist|
#emergency-management#flooding#local
Hawaii Gov. Green to brief on looming tropical threat and Lala relief
local1 month ago

Hawaii Gov. Green to brief on looming tropical threat and Lala relief

Gov. Josh Green will hold a 2 p.m. briefing at the Hawaii State Capitol with state emergency leadership and meteorologists to discuss a potential tropical cyclone approaching Hawaii and ongoing recovery efforts after Tropical Storm Lala; the briefing will be streamed live, with updates from community organizations leading relief efforts.

via Hawaii News Now|
#emergency-management#governor-josh-green#hawaii
Indiana Floods Trigger Rescues, Evacuations Across the Central Region
indiana-news1 month ago

Indiana Floods Trigger Rescues, Evacuations Across the Central Region

Flooding across central Indiana prompts rescues and evacuations as waters recede in some areas and rise in others. Marion County reports substantial rescue operations in Ravenswood, with Indianapolis Fire Department conducting dozens of water rescues and residents advised to stay out until waters fall. Major damage includes the Hazel Dell Parkway bridge in Carmel and widespread infrastructure strain; counties are under orange travel watches and officials urge caution on flooded roads. The National Guard aided evacuations in Anderson, and a federal disaster declaration was approved for 53 Indiana counties, unlocking federal relief resources for flood recovery.

via Fox 59|
#central-indiana#emergency-management#flooding
Hawaii Activates Emergency Hubs as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches
local1 month ago

Hawaii Activates Emergency Hubs as Tropical Storm Lala Approaches

Hawaii activated its Joint Information Center and Honolulu’s Emergency Operations Center as Tropical Storm Lala closes in, with Hawaii Island under a hurricane warning and Maui, Kauai, and O‘ahu under tropical-storm watches or warnings; a 12-member emergency team from South Carolina is arriving to assist, the CORE outreach goes 24/7 and 63 H.O.N.U. residents are being relocated to Kapolei High School, and officials are urging residents to finish preparations, monitor updates, and secure property as streams are cleared and public safety operations are prepared.

via Hawaii News Now|
#emergency-management#hawaii#homeless-relief
Hamilton County Declares Flood Emergency as Roads Close Under Heavy Rain
indiana-news1 month ago

Hamilton County Declares Flood Emergency as Roads Close Under Heavy Rain

A state of emergency was declared in Hamilton County as steady rainfall caused widespread flooding, closing more than 30 roads and prompting an orange travel watch. An additional three inches of rain fell overnight, swelling waterways, with the White River gauge at Logan Street around 18.85 feet and cresting near 20 feet expected by early Saturday. Noblesville schools closed, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office conducted water rescues, and the Emergency Operations Center was activated to coordinate response and resources.

via Fox 59|
#emergency-management#flood#hamilton-county