Hurricane Irma

Man fills plastic bottle with water from hose, woman stands nearby holding an organge container
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 11, 2017 10:22AM EDT

House Committee Approves $36.5 Billion in Hurricane and Wildfire Recovery Aid

“These funds are vital right now, in the near term, to get the aid where it is needed most.”
Black man stands among his family's ruined possessions
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 5, 2017 12:04PM EDT

Climate Justice Roundup: Methane Rule Reinstated, Disaster Relief Aid Requested, Clean Power Plan in Trouble

Two steps forward, one step back.
Residents' possessions are shredded and scattered outside the Tutu High Rise
Kenrya Rankin  Oct 2, 2017 2:34PM EDT

Committee on Natural Resources Dems Demand Hearing on Trump's Hurricane Response in PR, USVI

“It is appropriate that we exercise our authority in this regard to hear from officials of the Trump administration in a hearing on the sufficiency of their efforts to respond to the crises in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.”
Brown man in black baseball cap with white text and trim and green hoodie with white laces in front of black background
Sameer Rao  Oct 2, 2017 2:23PM EDT

B-Boy Richard 'Crazy Legs' Colón Delivers Clean Drinking Water to Puerto Ricans in Need

The veteran breakdancer and Rock Steady Crew member launched a new campaign to provide relief for the commonwealth.
Black woman in blue and gold outfit stands in front of blurry audience in purple light
Sameer Rao  Sep 29, 2017 11:38AM EDT

Beyoncé Hops on 'Mi Gente' Remix for Mexico and Caribbean Hurricane Relief Efforts

Proceeds from sales of the new single, which updates a song by Colombian singer J Balvin and French artist Willy William, will benefit disaster relief efforts in Mexico and the Caribbean.
The La Perla neighborhood the day after Hurricane Maria made landfall on September 21, 2017, in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 21, 2017 12:58PM EDT

How to Help Residents of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands Recover After Hurricane Maria

These organizations are helping with immediate needs—like food—and long-term efforts, including rebuilding.
Evacuees ride in the back of a pickup truck after the area was inundated with flooding of Hurricane Harvey on August 30, 2017, in Port Arthur, Texas.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 19, 2017 11:07AM EDT

FEMA No Longer Depending on Trailers to House Flood Victims

Drawing on lessons learned post-Katrina, agency officials say they are exploring other options after Hurricanes Harvey and Irma.
In this NOAA-NASA GOES Project handout image, GOES satellite shows Hurricane Irma as it lands landfall on the Florida coast as a category 4 storm taken at 14:30 UTC on September 10, 2017.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 13, 2017 5:03PM EDT

Residents of the U.S. Virgin Islands Feel Abandoned by Federal Government After Hurricane Irma

The islands are experiencing loss of property and food shortages, with limited relief efforts.
People walk past the building where the roof was blown off by Hurricane Irma on September 10, 2017 in Miami, Florida.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 12, 2017 11:25AM EDT

3 Must-Read Points on Building Hurricane-Proof Cities

A new story from The Atlantic details better ways to build—and why they are often ignored in places like Houston and Miami.
People walk through flooded streets the morning after Hurricane Irma swept through the area on September 11, 2017 in Naples, Florida.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 11, 2017 11:33AM EDT

8 Ways to Help People of Color Recover From Hurricane Irma

A list of organizations working to rebuild communities in the path of one of the most powerful hurricanes in history.
A street is flooded during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017, in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 8, 2017 12:46PM EDT

READ: Why Puerto Rico's Fiscal Crisis and Hurricane Irma Are a Catastrophic Combination

The author believes Irma was the final factor in the “perfect storm” that has been brewing on the bankrupt island.
Debris is seen during a storm surge near the Puerto Chico Harbor during the passing of Hurricane Irma on September 6, 2017 in Fajardo, Puerto Rico.
Ayana Byrd  Sep 7, 2017 10:47AM EDT

How Climate Change Intensified Hurricanes Harvey and Irma

A new article explores the devastating connection between these storms and global warming.