Pewaukee nonprofit rescues 8 animals, Florence survivors, in less than 24 hours
FAIR BLUFF, N.C. -- Not everyone could make it out of Hurricane Florence's path on their own.
FAIR BLUFF, N.C. -- Not everyone could make it out of Hurricane Florence's path on their own.
Michael Jordan donates $2M for hurricane relief in NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan grew up playing high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Michael Jordan grew up playing high school basketball in Wilmington, North Carolina.
Animals stranded by Hurricane Florence headed to Ohio
Elyria, Ohio - Animals stranded by Hurricane Florence are being rescued from catastrophic flooding in the Carolinas and evacuated to Northeast Ohio, according to WJW.Six dogs arrived over the weekend at the Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria, Ohio, just west of Cleveland.Volunteers were ready and waiting for the new arrivals and have been showering them with love, trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible.“The thing with animals, they don’t understand why people are leaving.
Elyria, Ohio - Animals stranded by Hurricane Florence are being rescued from catastrophic flooding in the Carolinas and evacuated to Northeast Ohio, according to WJW.Six dogs arrived over the weekend at the Friendship Animal Protective League in Elyria, Ohio, just west of Cleveland.Volunteers were ready and waiting for the new arrivals and have been showering them with love, trying to make them feel as comfortable as possible.“The thing with animals, they don’t understand why people are leaving.
Florence death toll swells to 17; flooding fears surge as rivers rise
NEW BERN, N.C. — The death toll from Hurricane Florence and its remnants has risen to 17 as officials say a 3-month-old died in North Carolina when a tree landed on a mobile home.Catastrophic flooding from Florence spread across the Carolinas on Sunday, with roads to Wilmington cut off by the epic deluge and muddy river water swamping entire neighborhoods miles inland. "The risk to life is rising with the angry waters," Gov.
NEW BERN, N.C. — The death toll from Hurricane Florence and its remnants has risen to 17 as officials say a 3-month-old died in North Carolina when a tree landed on a mobile home.Catastrophic flooding from Florence spread across the Carolinas on Sunday, with roads to Wilmington cut off by the epic deluge and muddy river water swamping entire neighborhoods miles inland. "The risk to life is rising with the angry waters," Gov.
Death toll rises to 11 as Florence pours on the rain
NEW BERN, N.C. — The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers used helicopters, boats and heavy-duty vehicles Saturday to rescue hundreds of people trapped by Florence's shoreline onslaught, even as North Carolina braced for what could be the next stage of the disaster: widespread, catastrophic flooding inland.The death toll from the hurricane-turned-tropical storm climbed to 11.A day after blowing ashore with 90 mph (145 kph) winds, Florence practically parked itself over land all day long and poured on the rain.
NEW BERN, N.C. — The Marines, the Coast Guard, civilian crews and volunteers used helicopters, boats and heavy-duty vehicles Saturday to rescue hundreds of people trapped by Florence's shoreline onslaught, even as North Carolina braced for what could be the next stage of the disaster: widespread, catastrophic flooding inland.The death toll from the hurricane-turned-tropical storm climbed to 11.A day after blowing ashore with 90 mph (145 kph) winds, Florence practically parked itself over land all day long and poured on the rain.
'Chance of a lifetime:' Oshkosh native flies into eye of Hurricane Florence
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A Wisconsin man was given the rare opportunity to go straight into the eye of Hurricane Florence.
SAVANNAH, Ga. -- A Wisconsin man was given the rare opportunity to go straight into the eye of Hurricane Florence.
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Florence rolls ashore in Carolinas, tears buildings apart
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, ripping apart buildings and knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing motel at the height of the storm.
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Hurricane Florence lumbered ashore in North Carolina with howling 90 mph winds and terrifying storm surge early Friday, ripping apart buildings and knocking out power to a half-million homes and businesses as it settled in for what could be a long and extraordinarily destructive drenching.More than 60 people had to be pulled from a collapsing motel at the height of the storm.
As people evacuate before hurricane, zoo animals move inside
ASHEBORO, NC -- As 1.7 million people were urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence, workers at the North Carolina Zoo were trying to figure out what to do with 1,600 animals.Staff at the 500-acre zoo near Asheboro rushed Wednesday to move elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees and hundreds of other species indoors to protect them from the storm's predicted formidable winds and torrential rain.Spokeswoman Diane Villa said some of the larger animals — including bison and elk — will be put in fenced-in yards because they don't like being in fully enclosed spaces.But many other animals will be kept in barns.A crew of zookeepers, veterinarians and park rangers will ride out the storm with the animals.The zoo, located about 75 miles west of Raleigh, has 500 acres set aside for its animals, making it the world's largest "walk through" natural habitat zoo, Villa said.The animals usually have lots of room to roam, but as the storm approached, they were being moved to more confined habitats."Most of the animals, they do know how to take care of themselves," Villa said. "The ones we're concerned about are being cared for inside."That includes two chimpanzees named Ruthie and Nori who need to take medication on a regular schedule.
ASHEBORO, NC -- As 1.7 million people were urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Florence, workers at the North Carolina Zoo were trying to figure out what to do with 1,600 animals.Staff at the 500-acre zoo near Asheboro rushed Wednesday to move elephants, giraffes, chimpanzees and hundreds of other species indoors to protect them from the storm's predicted formidable winds and torrential rain.Spokeswoman Diane Villa said some of the larger animals — including bison and elk — will be put in fenced-in yards because they don't like being in fully enclosed spaces.But many other animals will be kept in barns.A crew of zookeepers, veterinarians and park rangers will ride out the storm with the animals.The zoo, located about 75 miles west of Raleigh, has 500 acres set aside for its animals, making it the world's largest "walk through" natural habitat zoo, Villa said.The animals usually have lots of room to roam, but as the storm approached, they were being moved to more confined habitats."Most of the animals, they do know how to take care of themselves," Villa said. "The ones we're concerned about are being cared for inside."That includes two chimpanzees named Ruthie and Nori who need to take medication on a regular schedule.
MillerCoors delivering 200K cans of water to hurricane victims
MILWAUKEE -- MillerCoors announced Wednesday, Sept. 12 they're sending 200,000 cans of water to those impacted by Hurricane Florence.According to a news release, in partnership with the American Red Cross and area food banks, the water will be distributed at the Red Cross and community shelters.“We hope this water donation provides some relief and comfort to residents and first responders in Hurricane Florence’s path,” said Karina Diehl, MillerCoors Senior Director for National Community Affairs. “It’s a MillerCoors priority to do our part in helping the communities where our consumers, employees and distributors call home.”The water will be sent on 80 pallets.
MILWAUKEE -- MillerCoors announced Wednesday, Sept. 12 they're sending 200,000 cans of water to those impacted by Hurricane Florence.According to a news release, in partnership with the American Red Cross and area food banks, the water will be distributed at the Red Cross and community shelters.“We hope this water donation provides some relief and comfort to residents and first responders in Hurricane Florence’s path,” said Karina Diehl, MillerCoors Senior Director for National Community Affairs. “It’s a MillerCoors priority to do our part in helping the communities where our consumers, employees and distributors call home.”The water will be sent on 80 pallets.
'Time to get out:' Travelers arrive from Raleigh ahead of Florence
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News spoke with travelers as they stepped off a plane from Raleigh, North Carolina Tuesday, Sept. 11, many of them fleeing areas expected to be hit hardest by Hurricane Florence when it makes landfall Thursday.Everyone we spoke with said grocery stores and gas stations were running short on supplies.
MILWAUKEE -- FOX6 News spoke with travelers as they stepped off a plane from Raleigh, North Carolina Tuesday, Sept. 11, many of them fleeing areas expected to be hit hardest by Hurricane Florence when it makes landfall Thursday.Everyone we spoke with said grocery stores and gas stations were running short on supplies.
Wisconsin volunteers prepared to deal with Hurricane Florence's impact
MILWAUKEE -- American Red Cross volunteers from Wisconsin left Tuesday, Sept. 11, headed for the Carolinas and Virginia ahead of Hurricane Florence, trained to deal with whatever comes their way.
MILWAUKEE -- American Red Cross volunteers from Wisconsin left Tuesday, Sept. 11, headed for the Carolinas and Virginia ahead of Hurricane Florence, trained to deal with whatever comes their way.
'Big and vicious:' Category 4 Hurricane Florence closes in on Carolinas
RALEIGH, N.C. — Motorists streamed inland on highways converted to one-way evacuation routes Tuesday as about 1.7 million people in three states were warned to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence, a hair-raising storm taking dead aim at the Carolinas with 130 mph winds and potentially ruinous rains.Florence was expected to blow ashore late Thursday or early Friday, then slow down and wring itself out for days, unloading 1 to 2½ feet of rain that could cause flooding well inland and wreak environmental havoc by washing over industrial waste sites and hog farms.
RALEIGH, N.C. — Motorists streamed inland on highways converted to one-way evacuation routes Tuesday as about 1.7 million people in three states were warned to get out of the way of Hurricane Florence, a hair-raising storm taking dead aim at the Carolinas with 130 mph winds and potentially ruinous rains.Florence was expected to blow ashore late Thursday or early Friday, then slow down and wring itself out for days, unloading 1 to 2½ feet of rain that could cause flooding well inland and wreak environmental havoc by washing over industrial waste sites and hog farms.