Millions of Americans urged to prepare for disaster as 2026 hurricane predictions revealed: ‘Make sure your emergency supplies are stocked up’

Atlantic hurricane season 2026 is afoot — and Americans are being urged to brace themselves ahead of the hubbub. AccuWeather ...

Mullin pledges progress on disaster relief during his first official trip as DHS secretary

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin has toured North Carolina areas devastated by Hurricane Helene in 2024.

Need more hurricane prep time? Watches and warnings could come earlier

Forecasters say gains in storm accuracy could allow alerts to adjusted, giving officials and residents more flexibility to ...

Prepare now for active hurricane season in SC. How to pack emergency kit

South Carolina faces higher risk for 2026 hurricane season. Flooding concerns and how to prepare before storms hit.
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Florida is not ready for Hurricane Season. Washington is making it worse

Florida's emergency managers are being asked to prepare for the worst with less money, fewer tools, and no certainty that ...

Man indicted for FEMA fraud over false Helene disaster claim: U.S. attorney

A man was federally indicted on charges after falsely claiming his home was damaged by Helene, U.S. Attorney for the WNC ...
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At least 50 dead as Hurricane Melissa devastates the Caribbean; Bermuda braces for storm

Editor's note: This page summarizes Hurricane Melissa news for Thursday, Oct. 30. For the latest news on Hurricane Melissa, please visit USA TODAY's coverage for Friday, Oct. 31. Parts of the ...

Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA

In his first official visit to a tiny North Carolina town devastated by Hurricane Helene, new Secretary of Homeland Security ...

Are Florida short-term rental clients more at risk during hurricanes?

Airbnb says it already warns renters if danger is coming but emergency managers want to increase communication.

Emergency planners around the country are about to lose access to a critical hurricane evacuation planning tool

The HURREVAC program enables local officials to simulate historical hurricanes as well as conjure synthetic future storms ...
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Residents hold Hurricane Melissa disaster relief event in Bloomfield to help those in Jamaica

BLOOMFIELD, Conn. (WTNH) — After Hurricane Melissa brought destructive winds and rains to the island of Jamaica, local community members are stepping up to help. The Duncaster Retirement Community in ...