Disasters

Hurricane Idalia Could Become 2023’s Costliest Climate Disaster For US

"Hurricane Idalia could become the costliest climate disaster to hit the US this year, analysts say, with massive implications for the insurance and risk management industries."

Source: Guardian, 09/01/2023

Cat 4 Idalia Projected To Hit Florida With ‘Catastrophic’ Storm Surge

"Hurricane Idalia strengthened to a dangerous Category 4 storm Wednesday morning as it steamed toward Florida’s Big Bend region and threatened to unleash life-threatening storm surges and rainfall."

Source: AP, 08/30/2023

"Storm Idalia To Intensify Into Major Hurricane Ahead Of Florida Landfall"

"Tropical Storm Idalia was expected to strengthen into a major hurricane on Monday as it crawled toward Florida’s Gulf Coast as officials issued evacuation orders and urged residents to make preparations ahead of an expected Wednesday morning landfall."

Source: Reuters, 08/29/2023

"'We're All Maui': Climate Change Tests Emergency Alert Systems Across US"

"This summer has been one of weather extremes across the United States, a season of intense heat waves, torrential storms and runaway wildfires that have tested how well prepared public safety officials and the emergency warning systems they oversee are for the changing climate."

Source: Reuters, 08/28/2023

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