VIDEO October 6, 2024 FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell claims false information spreading about disaster relief money FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell told ABC’s “This Week” that information spreading about disaster relief funds going toward undocumented immigrants was “frankly ridiculous and just plain false.” (Credit: ABC)
VIDEO September 30, 2024 North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper: Everyone is pulling together to meet people's needs North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper provides an update on the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene on the state.
California October 14, 2020 California faces 'critical' wildfire risk as heat wave builds, winds may 'hamper' containment efforts The devastating wildfire season in California that's seen a record number of acres burn may get worse starting Wednesday as hot, dry conditions with intense winds threaten to spark more flames.
Wildfire September 27, 2020 Wildfire erupts in California's Napa County, emergency evacuations over 'dangerous rate of spread' Mandatory evacuations were issued Sunday morning in areas of Northern California after a fast-moving wildfire erupted as the region braces for extreme fire conditions.
Hurricanes - Typhoons September 14, 2020 Hurricane Sally strengthens 'rapidly' as Gulf Coast braces, mandatory evacuations in Louisiana, Mississippi Residents along the Gulf Coast are under hurricane and tropical storm warnings on Monday as a "rapidly" strengthening Hurricane Sally takes aim at the region.
Hurricane Laura August 26, 2020 Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border An intensifying Hurricane Laura grew stronger by the hour Wednesday over the Gulf of Mexico as forecasters said the system strengthened into an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 storm, spawning a storm surge that's already swamped parts of the Gulf Coast.
California August 19, 2020 California Gov. Newsom says 367 wildfires, 23 of them major, continue to burn in statewide emergency Hundreds of wildfires were raging across California Wednesday, with almost two dozen of them labeled major or complex fires, Gov. Gavin Newsom said as the state faces evacuations and scorching conditions.
Tropical Storm Isaias August 3, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias spurs NYC to deploy temporary flood barriers, de Blasio says city 'not taking any chances' Inflatable flood protection barriers were set up in Lower Manhattan on Monday as New York City officials are preparing for any possible storm surge from Tropical Storm Isaias.
Tropical Storm August 2, 2020 Tropical Storm Isaias lashes Florida's east coast, no longer expected to reach hurricane strength Bands of heavy rain and gusty winds lashed Florida's east coast on Sunday as Tropical Storm Isaias inched closer, even though forecasters now believe the storm system will not restrengthen into a hurricane.
Tropical Storm July 28, 2020 Tropical storm warnings for Puerto Rico, Leeward Islands as Isaias may impact Florida by weekend An already active 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is showing no signs of slowing down, with the next system already knocking on the door of the Caribbean.
Hurricanes - Typhoons July 26, 2020 Hurricane Douglas menaces Hawaii coast, threatening heavy rain, strong winds Forecasters said the first hurricane this season in the Central Pacific would pass close to Oahu, and potentially even make a direct hit on the island, which is home to state’s biggest city of Honolulu.