This year, the Caribbean and the southeastern United States have been battered by some of the most powerful storms ever recorded. Since 1 June 2017, there have been ten Atlantic hurricanes – six of ...

Hurricane Irma and Harvey are set to exceed New Orlean's Hurricane Katrina as the most expensive insured loss event in history. Bronek Masojada, chief executive of Hiscox Insurance group, said the ...

Pending home sales in the United States fell in August for the fifth time in six months and slower activity is expected in the areas hit hard by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to the latest ...

For as dangerous as 2017's hurricane season has been, millions of Florida and Texas residents have had an old friend help them get through the toughest days: that friend being AM/FM radio. By Rich ...

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Due to the extensive damage caused in the United States and Caribbean last year, the World Meteorological Organization has officially retired four names — Harvey, Irma, Maria and Nate. “Storm names ...

Hand in Hand: A Benefit for Hurricane Harvey Relief, organized by Houston rapper Bun B and SB Projects head Scooter Braun, is preparing to expand its beneficiaries to include those adversely impacted… ...

Several gas stations in Florida ran out of gas Thursday as Hurricane Irma approached the state. Supplies fell as people heeded evacuation orders for some southern parts of the state. Last week, ...

On 6 September, Florida Governor Rick Scott took to Twitter to issue a warning to those of us in the path of Hurricane Irma: “Do not sit and wait for this storm to come. Remember, we can rebuild your ...

HURRICANE season is set to be even more devastating this year following a catastrophic hurricane season in 2017 as researchers warn major hurricanes could strike the east coast of the UK and hit the ...

As the 2017 hurricane season comes to a close, parts of the Gulf Coast and the Caribbean are still healing from a series of devastating storms. Here’s a look at how Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, and ...

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