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Officials speaking with homeowners after severe storms knocked down trees
Environment
Pennsylvania
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Delco still cleaning up from storm that brought wind gusts of up to 95 miles per hour

Monday’s storm brought down hundreds of trees across the region, damaging about 45 homes in Delaware County. Officials are seeking state and federal aid to help with cleanup.

3 years ago

Storm clouds
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New Jersey
6abc

2 tornadoes confirmed in New Jersey after Thursday’s storm

One of the twisters touched down near the intersection of Ridge Road, Whites Bogs Road, and Range Road in the Browns Mills section of Pemberton Township in Burlington County.

3 years ago

EMTs help a patient in Austin, Texas, this week. The man had passed out near the state capitol and was dehydrated. Cities with few trees and areas of shade are hotter during heat waves.
NPR
Environment
Health Care
Public Health

How heat makes health inequity worse, hitting people with risks like diabetes harder

Vulnerable communities face greater exposure to heat and fewer resources to escape it.

3 years ago

This photo provided by County of Maui shows fire and smoke filling the sky from wildfires on the intersection at Hokiokio Place and Lahaina Bypass in Maui, Hawaii on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023.   Wildfires in Hawaii fanned by strong winds burned multiple structures in areas including historic Lahaina town, forcing evacuations and closing schools in several communities Wednesday, and rescuers pulled a dozen people escaping smoke and flames from the ocean. (Zeke Kalua/County of Maui via AP)
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Biden declares a major disaster after hurricane-fueled wildfires kill dozens in Maui

Hawaii's lieutenant governor says it could take years to rebuild.

3 years ago

A tree is seen on top of a Newark, Delaware home
Philadelphia
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6abc

Severe storms bring down trees, power lines across Delaware Valley

Thousands were left without power in the region after heavy storms rolled through.

3 years ago

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Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
6abc

Tornado Watch in effect due to severe weather threat

Thunderstorms will be capable of producing damaging straight-line winds and localized flash flooding.

3 years ago

A person walks along a path by the ocean as the wind blows. The sky is gray and stormy.
PlanPhilly
Delaware
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Public Safety

FEMA tells mid-Atlantic residents to ‘be ready’ as peak hurricane season nears

“Whether you're in Rehoboth Beach or Cape May… you need to have a plan,” said FEMA Regional Administrator MaryAnn Tierney.

3 years ago

People shop for air conditioners during a heat wave last week in New York City. Many people who live in public housing can't afford such units or the utility bills that come with them — and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning.
NPR
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Environment
Housing
Sustainability

Withering heat is more common, but getting AC is still a struggle in public housing

Many people in public housing are especially vulnerable to extreme heat, and there's no federal requirement for air conditioning. That leaves some tenants struggling to pay fo

3 years ago

A pedestrian walks with little protection from his collapsed umbrella during a rainstorm
Delaware
Environment
New Jersey
Pennsylvania

NWS in Mount Holly issued 123 thunderstorm warnings during July, the 2nd highest on record

NWS meteorologists attribute the above average activity to a noticeable increase in humidity and fluctuations in the jet stream.

3 years ago

man stressed out at a computer
NPR
Environment
Mental Health
Public Health

Yes, heat can affect your brain and mood. Here’s why

Dresser says the evidence suggests that heat can influence us in sometimes-indiscernible ways.

3 years ago

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New Jersey
Outdoors
Public Safety
6abc

Storm leaves path of damage in Woodstown, New Jersey

Crews worked though Saturday night and all day Sunday to remove the downed poles and replace them with new ones.

3 years ago

Kids play at a pool.
NPR
Environment
Kids
Public Health

How can kids stay safe if they play outside in extreme heat?

Small children can be especially at risk in the heat, but experts say they can still play safely — if grownups follow a few guidelines.

3 years ago

Transit riders wait for the bus in the shade at Broad Street and Erie Avenue
PlanPhilly
Environment
Philadelphia
Social Justice

Some Philly neighborhoods can be up to 12 degrees hotter due to the built environment, new study shows

A new analysis by Climate Central estimates the impact of elements of the built environment — like dark roofs and parking lots — on temperatures.

3 years ago

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Pennsylvania
Public Safety
Streets & Roads
6abc

Flash flooding damages bridge, leads to road closure in Chester County

Officials will spend Wednesday assessing damage in Chester County after powerful storms rolled through Tuesday evening.

3 years ago

Evening commuters travel on Broad Street past a hazy City Hall, Wednesday, June 7, 2023, in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia
Public Safety

Philly is under a Heat Health Emergency due to ‘oppressive’ temps

Thirty-two libraries and rec centers will have extended hours through Saturday so people can cool off. Utility shutoffs will be paused as well.

3 years ago

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