‘Being held hostage’: Hurricane Helene survivors share impact 6 months later

‘Being held hostage’: Hurricane Helene survivors share impact 6 months later

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — There is desperation in St. Pete among storm victims who feel forgotten a full six months after Hurricane Helene destroyed their homes and upended their lives. Some survivors said they still can't rebuild because there is so much red tape in the way. ‘We are struggling’: Red Cross responds to Carolina wildfires, Helene recovery continues Half a year later, many people aren't back into their homes. Some are pay…

Helene and Milton: Path to Recovery

Six months since an unforgettable couple of weeks that changed so many lives, Spectrum News checks in on people still dealing with the aftermath.

Pasco County Public Works looks for feedback from residents who flooded during Hurricane Milton, Helene

Pasco County Public Works hosted a meeting on Tuesday night to hear from residents who flooded during Hurricanes Milton and Helene. The county is in the process of updating its Stormwater Master Plan.The purpose of updating the master plan is to protect life and property against the threat of regional and local flooding, comply with regulatory requirements, achieve infrastructure resiliency and meet objectives of the FEMA Community Rating System…

Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors » Yale Climate Connections

A New Orleans native set up a buddy system that pairs people across state lines. The post Hurricane Katrina survivors offer emotional support to Helene survivors appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.

One Healthcare System’s Response to Utilization Management During Hurricanes Helene and Milton – MedLearn Publishing

Today I’d like to share some background about the critical role that utilization management (UM) plays during public emergencies, particularly based on our experiences during Hurricanes Helene and Milton in 2024. These storms were instrumental in reshaping BayCare’s approach to patient care and management during disasters.When these back-to-back hurricanes struck, BayCare facilities faced unprecedented challenges. Our hospitals were flooded with…