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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. Hurricane Milton: Implications of repeated storms Milton was the third storm to hit Florida in three months and the second to hit in two weeks. How much relief funding has been invested in the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season?

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Activating Damage Assessment System for Hurricane Ian

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Currently focused on Flo rida’s Gulf Coast, Hurricane Ian’s particular track, combined with the shape of the bay, means that significant storm surges may inundate the Tampa Bay region. Because of the slow-moving storm, other more distant areas may also receive large amounts of rain or coastal surge.

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Google DeepMind just changed hurricane forecasting forever with new AI model

VentureBeat

Google DeepMind launches Weather Lab platform for AI hurricane forecasting, showing improved accuracy in early tests with U.S. National Hurricane Center partnership. Read More

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Hurricane Sandy Situational Map

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to the dozens who lost their lives, their families, and to the many more recovering from what appears to be the 5th most serious hurricane on record.

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FEMA Has Canceled Its 4-Year Strategic Plan Ahead of Hurricane Season

Wired

Multiple FEMA employees tell WIRED that they did not know of another time when a strategic plan was rescinded without another in place.

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Activating for Hurricane Laura

VisionLink

With one of the highest 24-hour intensification rates, Hurricane Laura will be a tremendously serious storm, and another of nearly 300 named disasters from which we build expertise and readiness to offer help.

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How To Help After Hurricane Helene

Bloomerang

With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. While we’re still waiting to understand the full effect of Hurricane Helene, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand to those in need right now. Petersburg area home.

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