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local14 days ago•3 min saved

Honolulu shifts to cleanup mode as Lala departs, outages and closures linger

Honolulu shifts into full cleanup and recovery after Tropical Storm Lala departs: no active watches remain, but widespread power outages, saturated grounds, downed trees, and localized flooding persist; city offices and parks are closed or operating on modified schedules, emergency operations centers stay active, water conservation is urged, and crews are clearing roads while transit largely returns to normal ahead of planned Tuesday reopenings.

via Hawaii News Now|

#honolulu #local #power-outages

weather16 days ago•208 min saved

Tropical Storm Lala lashes Hawaii, triggering outages and flood warnings

Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii with heavy rains and strong winds, leaving over 200,000 customers without power, damaging at least 100 homes, and prompting flash flood warnings and shelter evacuations as officials warned of life-threatening flooding and continued rainfall across the islands.

via CNN|

#flooding #hawaii #power-outages

weather17 days ago•6 min saved

Hawaiʻi Braces for Tropical Storm Lala as Warnings Expand

Tropical Storm Lala is approaching Hawaiʻi, prompting an emergency proclamation and widespread warnings. The Big Island is under a hurricane warning, while Maui, Oʻahu, and Kauaʻi face tropical-storm warnings. Forecasters warn of gusty winds, heavy rain, and flood risk, with a possible upgrade toward Category 1 as the system nears. Shelters have opened, closures are in place, and officials are coordinating relief and monitoring conditions ahead of potential impacts.

via Honolulu Civil Beat|

#hawaii #hurricane-warning #lala

local27 days ago•4 min saved

St. Paul clears Fish Hatchery encampment as residents seek next steps

St. Paul began clearing the Fish Hatchery encampment at Pig’s Eye Park, forcing about 100-200 residents to confront uncertainty as city outreach connects people with shelter, housing and health services. While volunteers and residents warn the move could fracture community care, some plan to relocate to other camps or remain on long housing wait lists. The city opened a two-week transitional hub downtown to link residents to shelter, care and financial assistance, with limited storage and rides for those who accept shelter.

via MPR News|

#encampments #homelessness #housing

local1 month ago•18 min saved

Old Trails Fire Expands to 3,000 Acres as Spokane Evacuations Persist

Spokane’s Old Trails Fire has grown to about 3,000 acres and now threatens roughly 5,000 structures, prompting ongoing evacuation orders and the opening of emergency shelters at Spokane Falls Community College and the Spokane Convention Center; crews from California have joined local responders, and authorities urge residents to stay off roads unless evacuating as the situation evolves.

via KXLY.com|

#evacuations #local #note-only-five-allowed-adjust-if-needed

world1 month ago•194 min saved

Venezuela's earthquake-pet rescues spark hopeful reunions as families search

In the wake of June’s twin earthquakes in Venezuela, hundreds of pets have been rescued and placed in shelters in La Guaira and nearby Caracas hubs, with a government-run effort (Misión Nevado) and independent shelters caring for injured animals; at least 18 pets have already been reunited with their owners, while many others remain hospitalized or in temporary care as owners post missing-pet profiles and spreads word on social media about seeking their furry families.

via CNN|

#earthquakes #pets #reunions

world1 month ago•3 min saved

Twin Venezuelan quakes push death toll past 3,500 amid looming health crisis

More than 3,500 people have died after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, with about 16,740 injured and 17,854 left homeless; around 60,000 buildings were damaged, and thousands remain in shelters or outdoors as health officials warn of a looming crisis amid a strained healthcare system.

via Al Jazeera|

#death-toll #displacement #earthquakes

world3 months ago•10 min saved

Surviving Delhi’s Swelter: a homeless family’s daily fight under a flyover

During Delhi’s brutal heatwave, with daytime readings near 43C and nighttime around 32C, a homeless family under a flyover endures scarce water, meals, and shelter, while a nine‑month‑old baby remains at risk; repeated shelter demolitions and a roughly 75% shelter-capacity deficit leave them with little relief, and women bear the heaviest caregiving and sleep deprivation.

via The Guardian|

#delhi #heatwave #homelessness

local4 months ago•3 min saved

Oahu shuts non-essential offices as storm threat looms

With heavy rain and gusty winds forecast, Hawaii officials ordered all non-essential state and city offices closed on Friday to prioritize safety, while emergency personnel continue to work and hearings are postponed. Emergency shelters will open (pet-friendly), public facilities like parks and zoos close, and residents are urged to stay home, prepare for possible power outages, and monitor alerts as transportation disruptions may occur. The Legislature will maintain operations.

via Hawaii News Now|

#closures #emergency-management #local

world6 months ago•6 min saved

Ducking the Shahed threat: practical safety tips as Iranian drones loom

Long-range Shahed-136 drones—cheap, ‘kamikaze’ weapons used by Iran and linked to Russia—are now targeting Gulf states and beyond. The piece explains their size and range (basic Shahed variants can fly hundreds to about 2,000 km; Shahed-136 is around 3.5 m long with a 2.5 m wingspan and a 50-kg warhead) and why their buzzing final approach is psychologically unsettling. It also offers safety steps: if you hear or see a drone, avoid windows and move to an interior room with two to three surrounding walls, or seek a basement/stairwell, and shelter for the duration of the threat. While missiles cause larger blasts, Shahed attacks can still cause serious damage, so practical shelter and evacuation timing matter. The article situates the drone threat in a wider context of sanctions, export controls, and defense-sharing with Ukraine as drone warfare goes global.

via The Kyiv Independent|

#drone-warfare #middle-east #shahed-drones

local-government6 months ago•7 min saved

Philly Mobilizes as Winter Storm Looms, Declares Disaster Emergency

Mayor Parker declared a Disaster Emergency as a major winter storm brings heavy snow and high winds, triggering a citywide mobilization of 1,000+ personnel and 800+ vehicles to plow and treat 2,500 miles of roads; city buildings and schools close, warming centers and Code Blue shelters open, trash collections suspended with a two‑day delay, and residents urged to stay off roads and monitor ReadyPhiladelphia for updates.

via City of Philadelphia (.gov)|

#city-services #disaster-emergency #local-government

politics6 months ago•6 min saved

Mamdani Resets NYC Encampment Sweeps, Prioritizing Outreach Over Removal

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says encampment sweeps will resume with a redesigned approach: the Department of Homeless Services will lead rather than the police, daily outreach by homeless-services workers will precede any removal, and after seven days of outreach the city will again offer shelter before dismantling sites; the plan includes funds for about 60 additional outreach workers. The reversal from the prior administration drew both criticism from advocates and support from those who cite cold-weather deaths as a prompt for bolder action.

via The New York Times|

#encampments #homelessness #new-york-city

lifestyle6 months ago•6 min saved

Puppy Bowl Becomes a Shelter-Dog Adoption Spotlight

Animal Planet’s Puppy Bowl, now in its 22nd year, uses a four-hour spectacle to highlight shelter dogs up for adoption, with 150 dogs from 72 shelters featured; trainer Victoria Schade, referee Dan Schachner, and Discovery Networks president Howard Lee all end up adopting or fostering dogs (Boris, Papi, and Cedar aka Fred), turning a game into a platform for pet rescue and home placements.

via The New York Times|

#adoption #animal-rescue #dog-training

health7 months ago•4 min saved

Jacksonville fights rising feline panleukopenia; vaccines urged

A Jacksonville veterinarian reports rising cases of feline panleukopenia, urging vaccination, indoor housing, and vigilant monitoring; the virus spreads quickly, especially in shelters, and while there is no cure, prevention through vaccines and community programs like Trap-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release is essential.

via firstcoastnews.com|

#cat-virus #feline-panleukopenia #health

africa7 months ago•12 min saved

Mozambique faces worst floods in a generation as rescue teams swarm to save thousands

Mozambique is grappling with the worst floods in a generation, with more than 640,000 people affected and at least 12 deaths in the affected areas, while 125 people have died nationwide since the rainy season began in October. Rescue teams from Brazil, South Africa and the UK are aiding thousands who have fled rising waters and are sheltering in schools and churches in Marracuene, where about 4,000 people are staying. Homes, livestock and livelihoods have been lost, and fears of further flooding grow as river releases from a South African dam threaten downstream communities. Roads are cut, food shortages are emerging, and authorities are considering delaying the start of the 2026 academic year to use shelters as accommodation.

via BBC|

#africa #displacement #inkomati-river