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SF real estate
fromEarth911
6 hours ago

How Climate Disasters Are Breaking the Homeowners Insurance Market

Homeowners in high-risk areas face significant insurance premium increases due to climate risk, impacting affordability and availability of home insurance.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
7 hours ago

Can Sponge Cities Save Us from the Coming Floods?

Flood control strategies are shifting from traditional barriers to more integrated, park-like solutions due to climate change impacts.
#flooding
Design
fromArchDaily
13 hours ago

Building Light in a Flood Zone: Architecture for Seasonal Inundation

Flooding is a recurring condition that necessitates adaptable architecture and community organization rather than traditional resistance strategies.
#wildfire
fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

fromBoston.com
1 day ago
US news

Southern California wildfire mostly contained as officials lift many evacuation orders

fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Crews battle fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California that's forced some to evacuate

#fdny
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
18 hours ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Brooklyn
fromNews 12 - Default
18 hours ago

FDNY called to battery fire inside Williamsburg library

FDNY responded to a lithium-ion battery fire at the Williamsburg library, which was extinguished without injuries or structural damage.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Worst of Storm Dave weather has passed as thousands of homes without power; warning of potential flight disruption today

Dublin Airport experienced flight disruptions due to strong winds, while Howth RNLI rescued a kite surfer blown offshore during Storm Dave.
Germany news
fromABC7 Chicago
1 day ago

3 killed as high winds topple a tree on an Easter egg hunt in Germany

High winds caused a tree to fall during an Easter egg hunt in Germany, resulting in three fatalities, including a 10-month-old girl.
fromSFGATE
23 hours ago

Lithium battery fire inside Bay Area home kills one

San Jose fire officials warned that lithium-ion batteries are highly toxic when ablaze due to 'highly irritating gases' like carbon monoxide.
California
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 day ago

Travel disruption continues as warnings lifted early after Storm Dave

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support their reporting efforts.
#camron-stanford-house
#fire
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Corona Garage Inferno Torches Cars As Neighbors Roll Video

A fire in a Queens parking garage destroyed three cars, prompting investigations and highlighting challenges in emergency response due to parking issues.
Brooklyn
fromHoodline
4 days ago

FDNY Battles Massive East Flatbush Blaze On Brooklyn Avenue

A large fire occurred in East Flatbush, with no injuries reported, and the cause is under investigation.
New York City
fromHoodline
6 days ago

Corona Garage Inferno Torches Cars As Neighbors Roll Video

A fire in a Queens parking garage destroyed three cars, prompting investigations and highlighting challenges in emergency response due to parking issues.
Bootstrapping
fromTheregister
3 days ago

When a billboard survives the wind, but not the boot

A malfunctioning billboard in Cheyenne humorously highlights issues with the GRUB bootloader used in Linux systems.
fromStreetsblog New York City
3 days ago

Friday's Headlines: Margin For Terror Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The first three months of 2026 were among the three safest first-three-month periods since records started being kept at the dawn of the Automobile Age, with only 42 fatalities from car crashes in New York City.
Alternative transportation
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Cupertino council approves housing in high fire risk area - San Jose Spotlight

"What's the consequences if we allow 800 residents to be in a severe fire with no evacuation routes? We're being asked to choose between two really bad options."
LA real estate
NYC parents
fromCity Limits
4 days ago

At NYCHA's Hammel Houses, Residents Wait for Sandy-Damaged Community Center to Reopen

The Community Center in Hammel Houses has been closed since Superstorm Sandy in 2012, impacting local youth and seniors.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
6 days ago

2 dead after North York house fire: Toronto Fire Chief | CBC News

Two elderly individuals died in a house fire in North York, with firefighters and paramedics unable to save them.
fromTasting Table
6 days ago

The 'Waffle House Index' FEMA Uses To Gauge Natural Disasters - Tasting Table

Waffle House's more than 2,000 U.S. locations span regions prone to hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes, and severe flooding, being concentrated in the mid-Atlantic down through the Gulf Coast and across to the Midwest.
Miami food
San Francisco
fromMission Local
6 days ago

Cell outage blocks San Francisco 911 calls

A cell outage may disrupt 911 calls in San Francisco, prompting residents to use Wi-Fi calling or text 911 for assistance.
California
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Firefighters contain Southern California brush fires fueled by Santa Ana winds

The Springs fire in Riverside County is 45% contained, with no injuries or structures damaged, but wind could affect growth.
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Storm Dave: Orange warning issued for one county as flights cancelled at Dublin Airport and thousands lose power

"Strong winds associated with Storm Dave are expected to impact flight operations at Dublin Airport later this afternoon and evening. So far today, airlines have cancelled 15 flights, including 7 departures and 8 arrivals. Further disruption is possible later this evening as winds are expected to strengthen."
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Evacuations as two wildfires break out in southern California

The Springs fire in Riverside county has grown to 3,500 acres, prompting local authorities to issue several evacuation orders. The fire is concentrated in an area mostly north and east of Lake Perris, burning portions of the surrounding state recreation area.
East Bay (California)
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
2 days ago

Dual early morning fires break out within minutes in East New York, FDNY responds * Brooklyn Paper

Two early-morning fires in East New York were controlled by FDNY with no reported injuries.
SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 week ago

Hawaii flood sends home crashing into Waialua Bridge

Severe flooding in Oahu devastated homes, prompting evacuations and community support for affected families.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Storm Dave: flights cancelled at Dublin Airport, 3,000 without power as 100kmh gusts expected

Storm Dave brings strong winds and rain warnings, causing power outages and flight cancellations across several counties in Ireland.
#earthquake
fromThe Oaklandside
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

How to prepare for the next earthquake in Oakland

A magnitude 4.6 earthquake in the Santa Cruz Mountains emphasizes the need for preparedness in the Bay Area.
fromsfist.com
4 days ago
East Bay (California)

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
East Bay (California)
fromsfist.com
4 days ago

Thursday Morning What's Up: Overnight Earthquake Wakes Up Many Bay Area Residents

A 5.0M earthquake warning was issued for the Santa Cruz Mountains, later downgraded to 4.6M, causing mild shaking in San Francisco.
New York City
fromHoodline
4 days ago

Mamdani Announces $108M Plan To Upgrade NYC Storm Drains

New York City plans to invest $108 million to upgrade catch basins and storm drains to reduce street flooding.
fromNew York Post
5 days ago

Sinkhole shuts down busy upstate NY highway in both directions

A culvert on the side of Interstate 88 collapsed about 90 miles west of Albany, sending construction crews scrambling and motorists looking for detours.
New York City
Boston
fromBoston.com
2 weeks ago

Jackson Square intersection reopens after burst water main flooded streets

A 12-inch water main pipe ruptured in Jamaica Plain, flooding streets for 48 hours before repair crews restored service and reopened the intersection.
Online marketing
fromSocial Media Explorer
3 weeks ago

Scrolling for Shade: What Homeowners are Actually Searching for Regarding Tree Care - Social Media Explorer

Social media tree-trimming trends prioritize aesthetics over proper arboriculture; professional pruning serves biological functions like wind resistance, not just visual appeal.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

The deal that cost father and son's lives in 'forgotten disaster'

A father and son died in a 1946 crush at an FA Cup match at Burnden Park when over 85,000 people exceeded the stadium's 20,000 capacity, killing 33 and injuring 400.
#severe-weather
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Half a million lose power as storm lashes US from midwest to east coast

A powerful storm system brought snow, strong winds, and cold temperatures across the midwest and east coast, leaving approximately 500,000 homes and businesses without power on Tuesday morning.
#power-outage
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Large tree down knocks power to hundreds out in San Rafael neighborhood

A fallen tree knocked out power to nearly 700 customers in San Rafael's Gerstle Park neighborhood, with significant power line damage delaying repairs.
from710 WOR
1 month ago
New York City

Hundreds Still Without Power In NYC As Snow-Salt Mix Damages Equipment | 710 WOR

California
fromABC7 San Francisco
3 weeks ago

Large tree down knocks power to hundreds out in San Rafael neighborhood

A fallen tree knocked out power to nearly 700 customers in San Rafael's Gerstle Park neighborhood, with significant power line damage delaying repairs.
from710 WOR
1 month ago
New York City

Hundreds Still Without Power In NYC As Snow-Salt Mix Damages Equipment | 710 WOR

Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Boston
fromHoodline
3 weeks ago

LIRR Delays After Tree Falls Near Kew Gardens

A fallen tree near Kew Gardens disrupted Long Island Rail Road service Wednesday morning, forcing trains to skip multiple Queens stops and causing widespread cancellations and delays for commuters.
fromwww.npr.org
4 weeks ago

Authorities searching debris after suspected tornadoes kill 6 in Michigan, Oklahoma

Mostly likely there were three distinct tornadoes, but we won't know 100 percent for sure until they finish the survey. The storms rapidly intensified in southern Michigan after hitting northern Indiana.
US news
Miscellaneous
fromQueens, NY Patch
1 month ago

Teen Impaled On Queens Fence In Blizzard Aftermath; FDNY Responds

A teen girl was impaled on a fence spike in Queens while playing with friends after a blizzard and was rescued by FDNY firefighters.
Brooklyn
fromCbsnews
3 weeks ago

Massive fire in Brooklyn heavily damages industrial building in Sunset Park

A five-alarm fire destroyed an industrial building in Brooklyn, requiring over 270 first responders and causing extensive damage to multiple structures.
#blizzard
fromsilive
1 month ago
Environment

Blizzard's fierce winds and 'cakey' snow will sack NYC overnight, forecaster says

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

NYC state of emergency declared as blizzard approaches; streets to close during storm

fromsilive
1 month ago
Environment

Blizzard's fierce winds and 'cakey' snow will sack NYC overnight, forecaster says

fromsilive
1 month ago
New York City

NYC state of emergency declared as blizzard approaches; streets to close during storm

Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Here's why Boston streets seem clearer than after the last big storm

Boston improved snow removal efficiency after the recent blizzard by extending parking bans to allow daytime snow hauling operations, removing 200 truckloads in a single day.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Woman dead after struck by fallen tree branch: Peel police | CBC News

A woman in her 80s has died after being struck by a tree branch in Mississauga, said police. Officers responded around 2:30 p.m. on Friday near High Street E. and Lakeshore Road E. for a medical assist call, said Peel police in an emailed statement. They located a woman who had been hit by a tree branch that had fallen due to high winds. She was later pronounced dead at the hospital, said police.
Toronto
New York City
fromGothamist
1 month ago

Timber! Snowstorm knocked down dozens of trees across NYC.

A major blizzard toppled 47 trees across New York City, including a decades-old honeylocust in Crown Heights, prompting 1,800 citizen reports and raising concerns about tree maintenance and inspection needs.
Barcelona
fromEuro Weekly News
1 month ago

Woman killed after roof torn off in Barcelona

Powerful windstorm in Catalonia killed a 46-year-old woman when an industrial roof collapsed, produced record gusts up to 166 km/h, and disrupted travel and services.
#winter-storm
fromHoodline
2 months ago
US news

Blizzard Bedlam as Brooklyn Blackout Hits During Bitter Blast and Nationwide Winter Storm Claims 30 Lives

fromHoodline
2 months ago
US news

Blizzard Bedlam as Brooklyn Blackout Hits During Bitter Blast and Nationwide Winter Storm Claims 30 Lives

#altadena
San Francisco
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Video: Large Ficus Tree Falls Near the Foot of Potrero Avenue

A mature ficus tree fell during a storm near Potrero Avenue and Alameda Street, uprooting sidewalk and prompting Public Works warnings about hazards.
fromNews 12 - Default
1 month ago

NYC deploys downed trees task force after 1,800 reports of fallen trees during blizzard

All of a sudden I heard a crack and a big plume of snow like an avalanche. We had arborists out to give it vitamins and everything because we knew it was so old. Unfortunately, it just hadn't been trimmed by the city in a long time. And the snow got to it.
New York City
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Situation is dire' for Sicily town teetering on edge of landslide caused by storm

A 4km-long landslide above Niscemi, Sicily has forced about 1,500 evacuations as a widening chasm threatens the historic centre and multiple homes.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

What the Ice Storm Did to Mississippi

On the Saturday night that the storm hit Mississippi, we had dripped our faucets for the temperature drop and stockpiled flashlights, groceries, extra blankets. By 11:30 p.m., my husband was pulling on his rain boots and heading outside to tarp our heating unit: "A branch has already fallen onto a power line in our backyard," he told me. Three hours later, I was shaken awake. "Mom, I think a tree just fell on our house," my 13-year-old son said.
Environment
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

GTA returns back to business following heavy snowstorm | CBC News

Residents in the Greater Toronto Area are digging themselves out and going back to their regular weekday schedules a day after a major snowstorm. About two to four centimetres of snowfall is expected throughout the region, including Peel, York and Durham, according to Environment Canada. Flurries are forecasted to start in the afternoon and end close to midnight.
Canada news
California
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

'Felt like an earthquake': Sonoma Co. still cleaning up after storms topple trees, wash away roads

Severe storms along the Russian River toppled trees, washed away roads, damaged buildings and caused a sewage spill that is now being tested.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

Greater Toronto Area digging out after storm dumps 60 cm of snow | CBC

A powerful storm dumped up to 60 cm of snow across the Greater Toronto Area, causing widespread closures, hundreds of crashes, and major commute disruptions.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Fast-moving storm floods SoCal freeways, triggers flash flood warning in burn scar

A fast-moving storm drenched Los Angeles, caused flash-flooding and freeway lane floods, produced heavy rainfall, and will bring intermittent rain before tapering off.
Boston
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

As storm cleanup lingers, City Council pushes for snow melters and dedicated 'snow corps'

Boston officials are seeking new snow-removal strategies—including a volunteer "snow corps" and snow-melting machines—after widespread complaints and major storm disruptions.
fromStreetsblog
2 months ago

Queenshorror Bridge: Two Days After Minor Storm, Span Is An Ice Sheet - Streetsblog New York City

"Solid ice." "Outrageous." "Not fair." These are some of the comments bike riders posted on Tuesday night and earlier today about conditions on the Queensboro Bridge bike lane more than two days after a fairly insignificant snowfall ended on Sunday night. Photographic evidence suggests that the Department of Transportation did not fully clear the way for riders - many of whom are delivery workers - on the second-busiest East River bridge (and the only one to link Queens directly to Manhattan Island).
New York City
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