Recovery

As proud as I am of my brother’s efforts over the years to save lives and homes, I know how dangerous it is. About 80 firefighters have lost their lives fighting fires in the United States this year.

The tech is there in some cases, but emergency managers are slow adopters.

Three days after the storm, thousands of Rhode Islanders were still without power and Gov. Gina Raimondo called for an investigation into the utility's response.

The 1980 eruption raised the water level by 210 feet and blocked its natural outlet with a mix of ash, earth, rock and other materials.

There will be presentations preparing homeowners in an event of a wildfire, as well as information on an upcoming prescribed burn set for east Norman.

'If we do it right, we will rebuild a new Puerto Rico. If we do it wrong, it will be years and years and years before Puerto Rico recovers.'

State legislators reacted to the massacre not only by enacting tougher gun laws but also by earmarking millions to make Connecticut schools safer.

Texas City Independent School District leads the list with more than $172 million in outstanding Ike claims.

Power outages and air quality issues, along with the confusion over an emergency alert that buzzed cellphones countywide around 2 a.m. added to the anxiety.

Three people in the vicinity of the explosion went to area hospitals with minor injuries that include headaches and ringing of the ears.

The fires destroyed more than 500 structures, sent more than 120,000 people fleeing for their lives.

Church leaders, who commonly welcome everyone with open arms, were urged to maintain their friendly atmospheres, but with a layer of security.

Oneida County Executive Anthony Picente Jr. said he'd like FEMA Administrator Brock Long to come tell residents himself that the damage here and throughout the state was not that bad.

A needs assessment will include analyzing the existing radio system, interviewing radio system users and inspecting all infrastructure and equipment.

Thousands of homes were still threatened by flames, 27,000 people were forced to flee, a firefighter was injured and Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency, as some 1,100 personnel continued to battle the blaze.