Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.

No more Greek letters: Here’s what will happen when we run out of hurricane names this time

No more Greek letters: Here’s what will happen when we run out of hurricane names this time

There will soon be only one name left on the 2021 hurricane list, with two months to go. So what happens if we have more than one additional storm? After last year’s salad of Greek names, there’s a new plan this year, with new names.

There will soon be only one name left on the 2021 hurricane list, with two months to go. So what happens if we have more than one additional storm? After last year’s salad of Greek names, there’s a new plan this year, with new names.

Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

Strong earthquake hits Greek island of Crete

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.

An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of at least 5.8 struck the Greek island of Crete on Monday, killing one person and injuring several others.

Ida flooding in Northeast plagues residents with insurance woes

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.

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.

Feds present harsh critiques, recommendations to protect Texas power plants after winter storm

Feds present harsh critiques, recommendations to protect Texas power plants after winter storm

Texas needs to strengthen its cold weather preparedness and winterization of the electric and natural gas industries to avoid another catastrophic cold weather power failure, recommended federal offices that oversee electricity and natural gas.

Texas needs to strengthen its cold weather preparedness and winterization of the electric and natural gas industries to avoid another catastrophic cold weather power failure, recommended federal offices that oversee electricity and natural gas.

White House unveils plan to combat ‘silent killer’ extreme heat

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.

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

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.

“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.

Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames

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.

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 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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

Texas is providing replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients for food lost or destroyed due to Nicholas.

High winds from Nicholas knocks tree through Baytown widow's home

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.

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 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.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for two additional counties Tuesday afternoon after Nicholas swept through Southeast Texas.