Hurricane season poses a major threat to coastal areas, often causing significant damage to homes and businesses. After the storm, many people file insurance claims hoping to recover financially, but the process can be tough. Claims are often denied, or the payouts may be lower than expected. For policyholders, understanding how this works is important, […]
Duke Energy crews begin power restoration following Hurricane Debby
3,000 workers are responding to power outages as weather conditions allow; nearly 171,000 restored so far
NGA deploys to assist Hurricane Ian search and rescue efforts
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia – The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency is providing geospatial intelligence support to the combined search and rescue efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian from the headquarters of Florida Task Force 1 in Fort Myers, Florida.
NOAA still expects above-normal Atlantic hurricane season
Preparedness is key during the peak months of hurricane season
NOAA predicts above-normal 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Ongoing La Niña, above-average Atlantic temperatures set the stage for busy season ahead
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Flooding in New Jersey
Maxar collected new high resolution satellite imagery yesterday (September 2nd at 11:52 AM, Eastern) that shows historic flooding along the Raritan River in New Jersey. As the remnants of Hurricane Ida moved through the northeast of the United States, the storm dropped record-breaking rainfall causing floods and damage in multiple towns and communities including Somerville, Manville, […]
Maxar Satellite Imagery: Hurricane Ida Damage, Louisiana
Maxar’s satellites collected an extensive amount of new imagery on August 31st over the Gulf Coast and southern Louisiana that help to convey some of the damage caused by Hurricane Ida.
AccuWeather Launches Digital Hurricane Tracker In App and Online to Coincide with Above-Normal 2021 Hurricane Season
Innovative hurricane tracking feature brings most comprehensive hurricane information available to increase awareness of incoming hurricanes and their impacts, displaying exclusive AccuWeather Forecast Eye Path maps, impact graphics and easily navigable tools to track and follow storms for optimal preparation protection and insight.
NOAA predicts another active Atlantic hurricane season
May 20, 2021 – NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate the historic level of storm activity seen in 2020.
5 Hurricane Preparation Tips for Small Business Owners
Sometimes nature goes haywire and causes havoc. Hurricanes can cause damage and losses that can go up to billions. A hurricane is one of the most detrimental natural disasters to small businesses.