Tag: Hurricane Harvey
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13 million Americans at migration risk due to sea-level rise
The ML model also predicts suburban and rural areas in the Midwest will experience a disproportionately large influx of people relative to their smaller local populations.
January 24, 2020 -
Hurricane Harvey relief fund gets $27 m more
The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund is disbursing an additional $27.6 million to provide relief for the flood victims in US’ Houston area, the Mayor’s Office has said. This would bring the total distribution of money by the fund to $64.4 million. Harvey struck on August 25 as the most powerful hurricane to hit Texas in …
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December 28, 2017 -
No mere coincidence
The horrifying weather that has swept over the Atlantic is just a light example of things to come, according to researchers. The Americas have been hit by three destructive hurricanes in recent weeks —Harvey, Irma and then Jose. That is not simply a coincidence, say climate experts — instead, it is a demonstration of global …
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September 13, 2017 -
US to open three disaster recovery centres in Houston
The US Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the State of Texas would open three Disaster Recovery Centres in Houston area, media reported on Monday. Houston Public Media, a service of the University of Houston, said on Monday the centres would offer in-person support to individuals and businesses in 39 counties included in the Texas …
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September 12, 2017 -
How do hurricanes form?
Even as Hurricane Harvey left Texas bruised and Hurricane Irma began lashing Florida, NASA scientists have explained in a blog how hurricanes form and what steps the US space agency has taken to study the most violent storms on Earth. People call these storms by other names, such as typhoons or cyclones, depending on where …
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September 11, 2017 -
Liev Schreiber adopts two pups displaced by Hurricane Harvey
Actor Liev Schreiber has adopted two puppies, both of which were in need of homes after their shelter in Houston was flooded in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Schreiber came to “Live With Kelly and Ryan” on Wednesday. He was waiting backstage before the show when he encountered some dogs from Texas who had been …
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September 7, 2017 -
Hurricane Harvey to be costliest natural disaster in US: Report
Hurricane Harvey, which has wreaked havoc in Texas and Louisiana in southeast US, is likely to be the most expensive weather disaster in US history, according to a report. The total losses from Harvey would reach $190 billion or one per cent of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), countering the expected growth in the …
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September 6, 2017 -
Hurricane Harvey: Mexican aid to reach Texas
Mexico is readying aid for victims of Hurricane Harvey, with the shipments expected to arrive in Texas on Monday, the media reported. “There are a huge amount of people in trouble, and we have the crews to help,” The Hill magazine quoted Carlos Sada, Mexico’s Foreign Relations Ministry under secretary to North America, as saying …
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September 4, 2017 -
Miranda Lambert helps save hundreds of dogs after hurricane
Country singer Miranda Lambert along with members of MuttNation Foundation has helped rescue animals including dogs and cats in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. More than 230 dogs and other domesticated pets have been evacuated from Houston and its surrounding areas devastated by the natural disaster. The animals will stay in the shelter until they …
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September 3, 2017 -
P!nk donates $500,000 to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
Singer Pink has donated $500,000 to the Red Cross in aid of their relief efforts after Hurricane Harvey. The charitable organisation has set up a relief effort to help those in Houston, Texas, affected by the natural disaster which devastated the city, and the 37-year-old singer has generously given half a million dollars to support …
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September 3, 2017 -
White House seeks $14 bln for Hurricane Harvey relief
The White House has sought a whopping $14 billion for the Hurricane Harvey relief work in the aftermath of the trail of devastation left by the most destructive storms in American history that claimed at least 50 lives. In a letter to Congress, the White House requested an initial $7.9 billion down payment toward Harvey …
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September 2, 2017 -
US government asks Congress to approve disaster funds
The US government has asked Congress to approve the release of $7.85 billion to tackle the floods brought by the catastrophic hurricane Harvey, one of the worst to hit the country. A letter written by the White House budget chief Mick Mulvaney was delivered on Friday to House Speaker Paul Ryan requesting the “appropriation of …
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September 2, 2017 -
Dell CEO pledges $36 m to Hurricane Harvey relief efforts
The founder and CEO of Dell electronics have pledged to donate $36 million towards Hurricane Harvey relief efforts, the largest aid till date, the media reported. Michael Dell and his wife Susan made the announcement on Friday along with the launch of the Rebuild Texas Fund with Texas Governor Greg Abbott. The couple has already …
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September 2, 2017 -
Tyler Perry donates $1 m to Hurricane Harvey relief
Actor Tyler Perry has announced that he is donating $1 million to relief efforts in Texas following the destruction left by Hurricane Harvey. The 47-year-old made the announcement on Facebook on Thursday. Out of the total amount, Perry will donate $250,000 to pastor Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church. “I know that there’s been some controversy about …
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September 1, 2017 -
Indian-Americans in Texas help flood-hit with food, medical aid
Indian-Americans in Texas, especially the youth, are helping hundreds of people affected by catastrophic floods caused due to Hurricane Harvey by giving food, shelter and medical assistance. Though they themselves are affected, the Indian-Americans have formed numerous volunteer groups by using Facebook and Whatsapp to communicate details about the families affected in each locality. Temples, …
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September 1, 2017 -
Miley Cyrus donates $500,000 to help Hurricane Harvey victims
Singer Miley Cyrus is helping out victims of Hurricane Harvey in a major way by donating $500,000 to the relief efforts for the city of Houston. Cyrus announced it on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on Wednesday. She said she is working with her Happy Hippie Foundation to help the victims of the devastating storm. “I want …
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September 1, 2017 -
Hurricane Harvey toll increases to 37
The death toll in the catastrophic hurricane Harvey that lashed through the US state of Texas has increased to 37, the media reported. The unrelenting storm that made landfall on August 25 unleashed its wrath on a wide swath east of Houston, leaving thousands stranded in flooded homes and forcing the evacuation of a nursing …
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August 31, 2017