Ida flooding in Northeast plagues residents with insurance woes
As residents across the Northeast U.S. recover from the catastrophic flooding from recent storms, they are being hit with another unexpected blow: Without flood coverage, their homeowners and renters insurance won't cover their losses.
White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat
Under a plan announced Monday, the U.S. Departments of Labor and of Health and Human Services as well as other federal agencies are launching actions intended to reduce heat-related illness and protect public health.
CenterPoint Energy says nearly all power outages have been restored since Nicholas
“We appreciate our customers’ patience as we continue to work hard to restore service to every customer who is still without power,” said Kenny Mercado, CenterPoint Energy’s Executive Vice President, Electric Utility.
UPS driver in Texas puts packages in plastic bags to protect from Nicholas' rain
A UPS driver was captured on video in Texas putting packages in plastic bags to protect them from Nicholas’ heavy rain in the area.
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
Thousands of Houston-area residents still without power days after Nicholas
Thousands woke up Tuesday to no electricity due to Hurricane Nicholas and as of late Thursday, residents tell us they still don't have power.
Jellyfish swims into Texas man's flooded yard after Nicholas dumps rain
A jellyfish was spotted swimming on Sept. 14 in a flooded yard on Galveston Island in Texas after Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane.
American Red Cross helping with recovery effort along Texas Gulf Coast
While the shelters have closed, the American Red Cross is still in the Texas Gulf Coast helping with recovery efforts after Hurricane Nicholas.
Texas approves SNAP benefit replacements following Nicholas
Texas is providing replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Nicholas.
Nicholas downgraded to tropical depression, continuing to move slowly east into Louisiana
Nicholas has been downgraded to tropical depression as it continues crawling toward Louisiana after battering Southeast Texas with gusty winds and torrential rain.
Safety tips if you’re experiencing a power outage in your home
Damage to your home is just one aspect of a hurricane, there are also the power outages.
High winds from Nicholas knocks tree through Baytown widow's home
This is the third time a storm has toppled a tree onto Marie Davis' home. First Alicia, then Ike, now Nicholas. Also, Harvey dumped eight inches of water inside her home as her husband spent his last days alive.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issues disaster declaration for 19 counties
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.
Houston comedian Mo Amer postpones his Netflix special show in Houston
Comedian Mo Amer has postponed his Houston show on Tuesday for Thursday.
NICHOLAS IMAGES: A look at the damage in southeast Texas
Some videos and photos of the damage in southeast Texas after Nicholas blew through the area.
"Go home and be safe": Harry Styles postpones Houston concert due to Hurricane Nicholas
Singer Harry Styles has postponed his Houston concert for his Love On Tour tour due to Hurricane Nicholas.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Mexico hit by 7.0-magnitude earthquake near Acapulco, killing at least 1
A powerful 7.0-magnitude earthquake struck near the Mexican resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, killing at least one person.
Strong quake hits near Acapulco, buildings sway in capital
A powerful earthquake struck near the Pacific resort city of Acapulco on Tuesday night, causing buildings to rock and sway in Mexico City nearly 200 miles away.
7.0-magnitude earthquake reported in Acapulco area of Mexico, USGS reports
A 7.0-magnitude earthquake has been reported in the Acapulco area of Mexico.