New York City and other centers hit by "superstorm" Sandy began to restore power and transportation Wednesday and early Thursday, even as the recovery of more bodies pushed the death toll from the storm higher.
New York City and other centers hit by "superstorm" Sandy began to restore power and transportation Wednesday and early Thursday, even as the recovery of more bodies pushed the death toll from the storm higher.
Some of the numbers are staggering: more than 75 Americans dead, thousands evacuated from their homes, millions left without power for days and billions of dollars in damage from "superstorm" Sandy.
Some of the numbers are staggering: more than 75 Americans dead, thousands evacuated from their homes, millions left without power for days and billions of dollars in damage from "superstorm" Sandy.
As the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation rolled toward Canada Wednesday morning, it leaves behind at least 51 dead and millions without power.
As the most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation rolled toward Canada Wednesday morning, it leaves behind at least 51 dead and millions without power.
The torrential rains and hurtling winds of "superstorm" Sandy are slowly passing through, along with some of the more acute health dangers such as falling trees and high flood waters.
The torrential rains and hurtling winds of "superstorm" Sandy are slowly passing through, along with some of the more acute health dangers such as falling trees and high flood waters.
Power outages and flooding caused by "superstorm" Sandy could lead to food safety problems and people need to take steps to ensure that their food supply is accessible and safe.
Power outages and flooding caused by "superstorm" Sandy could lead to food safety problems and people need to take steps to ensure that their food supply is accessible and safe.
The most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation cut a swath of destruction through the region, leaving at least 16 dead and millions without power.
The most powerful storm to hit the U.S. Northeast in a generation cut a swath of destruction through the region, leaving at least 16 dead and millions without power.
As Hurricane Sandy sent strong storm surges into the coasts of New Jersey, New York and Delaware Monday morning, federal officials warned that more than 50 million people could face historic flooding.
As Hurricane Sandy sent strong storm surges into the coasts of New Jersey, New York and Delaware Monday morning, federal officials warned that more than 50 million people could face historic flooding and damaging winds.
Having socked Jamaica and Cuba, the late-season Hurricane Sandy now has the United States in her sights, and officials urge East Coast residents to start making emergency storm plans now.
Having socked Jamaica and Cuba, the late-season Hurricane Sandy now has the United States in her sights, and officials urge East Coast residents to start making emergency storm plans now.
Provided by www.whitehouse.gov This morning, President Obama convened a call with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to...
This morning, President Obama convened a call with FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate, National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Rick Knabb, and Homeland Security Advisor John Brennan to receive an...
As Isaac bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, nearby residents should think ahead and look beyond batteries and flashlights when making their hurricane emergency plans, experts say.
As Isaac bears down on the U.S. Gulf Coast, nearby residents should think ahead and look beyond batteries and flashlights when making their hurricane emergency plans, experts say.
Hurricanes are severe tropical storms that form in the southern Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea, Gulf of Mexico, and in the eastern Pacific Ocean. Scientists can now predict hurricanes, but people who live in coastal communities should plan what they will do if they are told to evacuate.
Expect the need to evacuate and prepare for it. The National Weather Service will issue a hurricane watch when there is a threat to coastal areas of hurricane conditions within 24-36 hours.
The great majority of injuries during a hurricane are cuts caused by flying glass or other debris. Other injuries include puncture wounds resulting from exposed nails, metal, or glass, and bone fractures.
Don't return to your flood-damaged home before the area is declared to be safe by local officials. Returning home can be both physically and mentally challenging. Above all, use caution.
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.
Seven tornadoes have swept through their town since they were born, but as new graduates donned caps and gowns to say goodbye to their high schools Saturday, they vowed they wouldn't say goodbye to Moore.
Saws and sledgehammers joined beer and barbecues - under covered porches - as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.
Saws and sledgehammers joined beer and barbecues - under covered porches - as a fixture of the first Memorial Day weekend at the Jersey shore since Superstorm Sandy roared through.
The principal of the Oklahoma elementary school where seven children died in a tornado says her teachers did everything they could to save their lives.
Teachers and students at Plaza Towers Elementary School hunkered down against the storm just as they had been taught in countless tornado drills, their principal said Friday, recounting how she walked the halls until the...
An earthquake in far northeastern California was felt by thousands of people as far away as San Francisco and in two other states, but there have been no reports of injury or serious damage.
Residents in rural northeastern California assessed damage to their homes and businesses Friday from a magnitude-5.7 earthquake, one of the strongest temblors to hit the densely forested region in decades.
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is co-hosting NBC's "Today" on Friday morning as part of a campaign to proclaim that the state's shore is ready for business seven months after being devastated by Superstorm...
New Jersey used a record-breaking gesture Friday to celebrate its recovery from a record-setting storm, proclaiming to the nation that the Jersey shore is back in business following Superstorm Sandy.
A powerful earthquake has hit Russia's Far East with slight tremors spreading westwards as far as Moscow.
A powerful earthquake on Friday hit Russia's Far East with tremors felt as far away as Moscow, about 7,000 kilometers (4,400 miles) west of the epicenter, but no casualties or damage were reported.
The National Hurricane Center is changing the way it talks about storm surge in hopes that emergency officials, the media and the public can better understand the dangerous phenomenon.
During a hurricane, storm surge is one of the greatest threats to life and land, yet many people don't understand the dire warnings from forecasters to get out of its way. So this season, they hope to offer...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker...
After living nearly 20 years in their one-story brick home, Sherry and Larry Wells finally won the lottery - for a state rebate on a home storm shelter, that is. A contractor finished installing the concrete bunker beneath...
A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.
A massive tornado was carving its way through town. There was no time to hesitate. LaTisha Garcia had to get to her children.
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Saturday, May 25 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-26 02:20:11 GMT
Memorial Day ceremonies in San Diego County are scheduled to begin Saturday with a veterans wreath remembrance aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum.
Memorial Day ceremonies in San Diego County are scheduled to begin Saturday with a veterans wreath remembrance aboard the flight deck of the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier Museum.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:57 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:57:06 GMT
A 28-year-old woman was hospitalized Saturday morning with life-threatening head and chest injuries she suffered in a shooting in San Diego's San Ysidro neighborhood, police said.
A 28-year-old woman was hospitalized Saturday morning with life-threatening head and chest injuries she suffered in a shooting in San Diego's San Ysidro neighborhood, police said.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:47 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:47:44 GMT
City crews worked Saturday to fill a 4-by-6-foot sinkhole in Mission Valley caused when a plug at the end of a water line blew out, a city official said.
City crews worked Saturday to fill a 4-by-6-foot sinkhole in Mission Valley caused when a plug at the end of a water line blew out, a city official said.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:57 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:57:01 GMT
A private company will begin assessing the hazardous conditions near La Jolla Cove caused by accumulated bird guano and its overwhelming stench this weekend, and planned to apply a
A private company will begin assessing the hazardous conditions near La Jolla Cove caused by accumulated bird guano and its overwhelming stench this weekend, and planned to apply a product to neutralize the stench in a portion of the affected area on Tuesday, it was announced.
Saturday, May 25 2013 4:48 PM EDT2013-05-25 20:48:06 GMT
An armed-robbery suspect who stormed into several Bay Terraces-area homes Friday, shooting one resident and holding another hostage for a time, died in a fusillade of police gunfire when
An armed-robbery suspect who stormed into several Bay Terraces-area homes Friday, shooting one resident and holding another hostage for a time, died in a fusillade of police gunfire when he tried to drive past a clutch of SWAT officers to make his escape, authorities reported.
