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Hurricane Isaias Intensifies to Category 2, Triggering Evacuations and Emergency Declarations Across Gulf Coast
weather2 days ago

Hurricane Isaias Intensifies to Category 2, Triggering Evacuations and Emergency Declarations Across Gulf Coast

Hurricane Isaias is forecast to strengthen to a Category 2 storm before making landfall on the northern Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. The National Hurricane Center predicts maximum sustained winds of 110 mph, with potential storm surge reaching 7 feet in parts of Alabama and Florida. Mandatory evacuations have been ordered in Florida’s Okaloosa County, and governors in Florida and Alabama have declared states of emergency for dozens of counties. The storm is expected to bring 3 to 10 inches of rain, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes to the region, with significant impacts on oil production and college football.

via WDSU|
#energy-sector#evacuations#gulf-coast
Calamity Declared as Wildfires Threaten Villa de Leyva, Colombia
world18 days ago

Calamity Declared as Wildfires Threaten Villa de Leyva, Colombia

Colombia declared a public calamity as wildfires burn around the popular town of Villa de Leyva and across the country, scorching about 290 hectares and leaving containment at roughly 50%. Evacuations were ordered, hotels were impacted, and a large firefighting effort — 400+ personnel and four helicopters — is underway. Authorities are probing possible deliberate ignition as El Niño-driven dryness boosts fire risk through the October–April period.

via The Guardian|
#colombia#el-nino#evacuations
Fresh Fire Breaks Out at Moss Landing Battery Plant as EPA Monitors Response
environment20 days ago

Fresh Fire Breaks Out at Moss Landing Battery Plant as EPA Monitors Response

A fresh fire broke out at Moss Landing Power Plant on California's Central Coast, the same facility that had a major lithium‑battery blaze in January 2025, triggering evacuations for about 1,200 residents and a state of emergency. Fire crews evacuated plant workers as smoke and flames appeared on the north side; shelter-in-place orders were later lifted. The EPA is coordinating with responders and overseeing removal of damaged battery modules; air monitoring showed no hydrogen fluoride or PM2.5 exceedances. The 300‑MW system houses roughly 100,000 lithium‑ion batteries, about 55% damaged in the 2025 fire, and safety concerns for ongoing storage remain.

via cbsnews.com|
#battery-plant#environment#epa
Floriston Fire closes I-80 and drives evacuations in Nevada County
california22 days ago

Floriston Fire closes I-80 and drives evacuations in Nevada County

The Floriston Fire in Nevada County prompted evacuations and a westbound closure of Interstate 80 at the California–Nevada line. The fire has grown to about 640 acres with roughly 5% containment, and crews expect to remain on scene for at least a week to extinguish hotspots, while residents should be ready to evacuate if conditions worsen and power outages are possible for some customers.

via KCRA|
#california#containment#evacuations
Monsoon floods claim three lives on Navajo Nation near Newcomb
us-news22 days ago

Monsoon floods claim three lives on Navajo Nation near Newcomb

Three people died after floodwaters swept through a Navajo Nation community near Newcomb, New Mexico, as heavy monsoon rains drenched the region. Two adults and a child were found dead at the scene, and authorities said the incident is under investigation. Navajo Nation President Buu Nygren urged residents to stay alert as more rain and saturated ground heighten flood risks across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The flooding damaged roads in Dennehotso and Chinle, prompted evacuations and school closures, and officials urged avoiding flooded areas while responders work to assist.

via USA Today|
#evacuations#flooding#monsoon
Watchdog flags mounting U.S. costs tied to Iran conflict: evacuations, bases, and arms deals
world24 days ago

Watchdog flags mounting U.S. costs tied to Iran conflict: evacuations, bases, and arms deals

A watchdog report outlines the U.S. costs tied to the Iran conflict, noting about $113 million in State Department costs, including evacuation-related expenses for American personnel and other nationals; roughly 9,000 U.S. citizens were evacuated in the weeks after strikes on Iran, with evacuation costs exceeding $11 million. Most evacuations came from Israel, followed by Iraq and Jordan, and trips to Istanbul, Athens and Washington totaled more than $4 million. Separately, over $44 billion in emergency and non-emergency military sales flowed to regional allies, including Saudi Arabia, as Iran retaliated against countries hosting U.S. bases.

via AP News|
#evacuations#iran#state-department
Rapid Lucas Fire prompts mass evacuations along the Lake–Mendocino corridor
us-news27 days ago

Rapid Lucas Fire prompts mass evacuations along the Lake–Mendocino corridor

A fast-growing Lucas Fire near the Mendocino–Lake County line expanded to roughly 3,476 acres, triggering multiple evacuation orders and moving the Lake County Fairgrounds into a Red Cross shelter in Lakeport; firefighting efforts included four Type 3 airtankers, but containment was only about 5% as inversions and smoky conditions hampered operations, with a Red Flag warning in effect and forest closures in place.

via New York Post|
#evacuations#lake-county#lucas-fire
Brush Fire Near Getty Center Contained; Evacuation Warnings Lifted
california29 days ago

Brush Fire Near Getty Center Contained; Evacuation Warnings Lifted

A brush fire along the 405 near the Getty Center grew to about 25 acres but stopped expanding by early evening; evacuation warnings were issued for zones around the Getty Center and Mount Saint Mary’s University and later lifted by 8:40 p.m. No injuries or homes were damaged as firefighters used ground crews and air drops in hot, dry conditions to contain the blaze.

via Los Angeles Times|
#405-freeway#brentwood#california
El Niño Arrives Early, SoCal Coast Braces as Long Beach Boardwalk Suffers Massive Waves
environment1 month ago

El Niño Arrives Early, SoCal Coast Braces as Long Beach Boardwalk Suffers Massive Waves

Massive waves driven by Hurricane Marie battered Southern California, destroying sections of the Long Beach boardwalk and flooding oceanfront homes, prompting evacuations; with a strengthening El Niño forecast, officials warn coastlines could face worse flooding and erosion this winter, spurring prep work across coastal cities.

via Los Angeles Times|
#coastal-flooding#el-nino#environment
Monster surf forces evacuations as Long Beach seawall buckles under storm surge
weather1 month ago

Monster surf forces evacuations as Long Beach seawall buckles under storm surge

California homeowners along the Long Beach Peninsula evacuated as Tropical Storm Marie drove monster waves over the seawall, flooding streets and damaging a boardwalk; officials planned a waterfront infrastructure assessment and potential reinforcement as coastal flood and high-surf advisories remained in effect and more surges were expected.

via New York Post|
#evacuations#high-surf#long-beach-peninsula
Waves from Hurricane Marie Trigger Evacuations on Long Beach Peninsula
local1 month ago

Waves from Hurricane Marie Trigger Evacuations on Long Beach Peninsula

Waves driven by the remnants of Hurricane Marie breached a seawall and damaged the Seaside Walk boardwalk on the Long Beach Peninsula, leading to evacuation of about 20 homes as crews pumped out water and cleared sand; building inspectors will assess whether foundations are compromised, with streets still closed and high surf expected to continue as El Niño raises concerns about rising sea levels.

via Long Beach Post|
#boardwalk#evacuations#hurricane-marie