hurricanes

Report: NCAA Says 3 Former Coaches Misled Miami Probe

An AP report says the NCAA is claiming Miami coaches misled the NCAA’s probe of the athletic programs

2013/02/20

Flyers Get Boucher, Alt From Hurricanes

The Hurricanes on Sunday traded goaltender Brian Boucher and defenseman Mark Alt to the Philadelphia Flyers in exchange for center Luke Pither

2013/01/13

(A badly damaged home in Sea Isle City, NJ after Hurricane Sandy. Credit: David Madden)

Part 1: Disasters of Our Own Making

Approximately 10,000 Philadelphia residents are living in flood zones. And that number is only within the city limits.

2012/12/06

(A crew from Mississippi Power Co. prepares to replace a broken power pole and install a new transformer following Hurricane Sandy. Credit: Mark Abrams)

Part 2: Playing Catch-Up After Each Big Storm

When a storm hits, governments and utility companies often find their preparations insufficient.

2012/12/06

(The waters of the Schuylkill River rose during Hurricane Irene to flood Main Street in Manayunk wall to wall. Photo provided by Michael Dornblum)

Part 3: Direct Damage and Other Costs

A major storm could cause a business to close its doors for good. But even those able to recover may suffer.

2012/12/06

(Storm waters surround a home in Lumberton, Burlington County, NJ following Hurricane Irene. Credit: Karin Phillips)

Part 4: Finding A Better Way

Lessons learned from past storms have resulted in stricter building codes and other requirements on the federal, state, and local levels.

2012/12/06

Rough Winter Ahead For The Northeast?

Over the past two weeks the Northeast has been hit by some very opposite weather patterns.

2012/11/11

(Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Louisiana Emergency Managers Travel To Pa., NY And NJ To Help With Disaster Relief

The Louisiana team, including GOHSEP Director Kevin Davis and emergency managers form Calcasieu and St. Tammany parishes, left Tuesday for the East Coast.

2012/11/07

NJ Activates State Emergency Operations Center In Advance Of Sandy As Many Towns Prepare For The Worst

The New Jersey State Emergency Operations Center was activated at 8 a.m. today to coordinate preparations related to the storm.

2012/10/26

October Hurricane Update

The 2012 hurricane season has been active with now 18 named storms. With the peak of hurricane season long gone, climatology shows another little spike in activity in October.

2012/10/23

(A freshening breeze whips flags in Bermuda, the first sign that a storm is on the way. Credit: Jay Lloyd)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Caribbean Travel During Hurricane Season

Fall getaways to Bermuda and the Caribbean can easily be detoured by the wild winds of nature. KYW’s Jay Lloyd offers a few tips.

2012/09/13

Hurricane Season 2012 Predictions

The 2011 hurricane season was impressive, with 19 named storms and 7 that became hurricanes. So what’s in store this year?

2012/05/30

(Raging waves batter the seafront in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, after the passage of Hurricane Irene. Credit: Erika Santelices/AFP/Getty Images)

Jay Lloyd’s Getaway: Travel Insurance During Hurricane Season?

For vacationers planning a trip to hurricane-prone resorts, it’s time to consider travel insurance.

2011/08/25

(File photo: a sunny day in Sea Isle City, NJ. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

NJ Officials Warn Shore Goers To Be Wary of Hurricane Irene

New Jersey State Police captain Frank Davis says that at this stage, state officials are glued to various forecasting services to keep track of Irene.

2011/08/24