"Very devastating:" Business owners with ties to Mexico, Puerto Rico step up after disasters
MILWAUKEE -- The husband and wife owners of a Milwaukee security company have ties to both Mexico and Puerto Rico, and they're working to help the victims of two natural disasters.Feeling the weight of two natural disasters, the owners of JC Public Safety will drive to help families in Mexico and Puerto Rico."Anything you can bring over here will be appreciated," Jose Carrasquillo said Sunday, October 1st.
MILWAUKEE -- The husband and wife owners of a Milwaukee security company have ties to both Mexico and Puerto Rico, and they're working to help the victims of two natural disasters.Feeling the weight of two natural disasters, the owners of JC Public Safety will drive to help families in Mexico and Puerto Rico."Anything you can bring over here will be appreciated," Jose Carrasquillo said Sunday, October 1st.
Pres. Trump scoffs at "politically motivated ingrates" who questioned commitment to rebuilding Puerto Rico
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey — President Donald Trump on Sunday scoffed at "politically motivated ingrates" who had questioned his administration's commitment to rebuilding Puerto Rico after a pulverizing hurricane and said the federal government had done "a great job with the almost impossible situation."President Trump's latest tweets sought to defend Washington's attentiveness to recovery efforts on a U.S. territory in dire straits almost two weeks after Hurricane Maria struck.
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey — President Donald Trump on Sunday scoffed at "politically motivated ingrates" who had questioned his administration's commitment to rebuilding Puerto Rico after a pulverizing hurricane and said the federal government had done "a great job with the almost impossible situation."President Trump's latest tweets sought to defend Washington's attentiveness to recovery efforts on a U.S. territory in dire straits almost two weeks after Hurricane Maria struck.
Flesh-eating bacteria from Harvey-flooded home kills woman
HOUSTON - Four weeks after the storm, Hurricane Harvey's destruction continues.
HOUSTON - Four weeks after the storm, Hurricane Harvey's destruction continues.
Irma recovery: Florida Keys will open to visitors Oct. 1
KEY WEST, Fla. — Florida Keys officials say the island chain hit hard by Hurricane Irma will reopen to tourists Oct. 1.Officials made their announcement Monday, more than two weeks after the Category 4 storm made landfall in the Florida Keys.
KEY WEST, Fla. — Florida Keys officials say the island chain hit hard by Hurricane Irma will reopen to tourists Oct. 1.Officials made their announcement Monday, more than two weeks after the Category 4 storm made landfall in the Florida Keys.
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Hurricane victims call sex hotline after FEMA mistakenly tweets wrong number
Several Hurricane Irma victims called a 1-800 number for help and were offered phone sex instead of hurricane relief assistance.The Miami Herald reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 4 office accidentally tweeted the number Wednesday, which offered assistance to people dealing with damaged roofs.The number was supposed to be a “1-888” number, not a “1-800” number.“Welcome to America’s hottest talk line.
Several Hurricane Irma victims called a 1-800 number for help and were offered phone sex instead of hurricane relief assistance.The Miami Herald reported that the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Region 4 office accidentally tweeted the number Wednesday, which offered assistance to people dealing with damaged roofs.The number was supposed to be a “1-888” number, not a “1-800” number.“Welcome to America’s hottest talk line.
Speaker Paul Ryan, lawmakers tour Irma-damaged Keys, pledge funding
MIAMI — House Speaker Paul Ryan promised to get federal funding for the victims of the Irma-ravaged Sunshine state as he and a group of bipartisan congressional leaders assessed the damage Wednesday.Ryan, along with Sen.
MIAMI — House Speaker Paul Ryan promised to get federal funding for the victims of the Irma-ravaged Sunshine state as he and a group of bipartisan congressional leaders assessed the damage Wednesday.Ryan, along with Sen.
"Business with a heart:" Colectivo donates 50% of sales to Harvey, Irma relief efforts
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of people in Milwaukee are helping support Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts without even realizing it -- and it all starts with a cup of coffee.A craving for caffeine brought Charlie Uihlein to Colectivo Coffee Wednesday, September 20th, but his order will also do good for others."They're a business with a heart," said Uihlein.
MILWAUKEE -- Thousands of people in Milwaukee are helping support Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Harvey relief efforts without even realizing it -- and it all starts with a cup of coffee.A craving for caffeine brought Charlie Uihlein to Colectivo Coffee Wednesday, September 20th, but his order will also do good for others."They're a business with a heart," said Uihlein.
Empty shelf: 80 books, board games missing from classroom turned shelter after Irma
DUNEDIN, Florida — A Florida teacher found an empty bookshelf when she returned to her classroom, which had served as a shelter for Hurricane Irma evacuees.Martha Hereford-Cothron tells the Tampa Bay Times her heart sank when she saw 80 books and a few board games were gone from her classroom at Highland Middle School.
DUNEDIN, Florida — A Florida teacher found an empty bookshelf when she returned to her classroom, which had served as a shelter for Hurricane Irma evacuees.Martha Hereford-Cothron tells the Tampa Bay Times her heart sank when she saw 80 books and a few board games were gone from her classroom at Highland Middle School.
Delaware North Sportservice donating 42K pieces of clothing for victims of Harvey
HOUSTON -- Delaware North Sportservice – a leading food service provider for stadiums across the country – will be donating more than 42,000 pieces of clothing (baby, toddler, youth and adults) from all of the stadiums that operate retail for in support of victims of Hurricane Harvey.
HOUSTON -- Delaware North Sportservice – a leading food service provider for stadiums across the country – will be donating more than 42,000 pieces of clothing (baby, toddler, youth and adults) from all of the stadiums that operate retail for in support of victims of Hurricane Harvey.
Wisconsin National Guard soldiers return home after assisting in Hurricane Irma relief efforts
WISCONSIN -- Wisconsin National Guard troops are headed home after helping in the recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma in Florida.The troops have been gone for almost a week.A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Refueling Wing boarded by 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, in Florida on Friday, September 16th.
WISCONSIN -- Wisconsin National Guard troops are headed home after helping in the recovery efforts for Hurricane Irma in Florida.The troops have been gone for almost a week.A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from the Wisconsin Air National Guard's 128th Refueling Wing boarded by 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team Soldiers at Homestead Air Reserve Base, in Florida on Friday, September 16th.
"Feel like they're at home:" Brewers welcome Marlins to Miller Park with fake palms, flamingos
MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Irma is giving the Milwaukee Brewers an unexpected series with the Miami Marlins.
MILWAUKEE -- Hurricane Irma is giving the Milwaukee Brewers an unexpected series with the Miami Marlins.
Animals displaced by Hurricane Irma in Florida arrive in Waukesha
WAUKESHA -- Touchdown.
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"Relief Wednesday:" Colectivo to raise money for Harvey and Irma victims
MILWAUKEE -- Colectivo Coffee announced that on Wednesday, September 20, it will donate 50 percent of all coffee sales to aid those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to a recent release.Throughout "Relief Wednesday" cafe sales of all brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and coffees by the bag will benefit this one-day drive to support those in need.
MILWAUKEE -- Colectivo Coffee announced that on Wednesday, September 20, it will donate 50 percent of all coffee sales to aid those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, according to a recent release.Throughout "Relief Wednesday" cafe sales of all brewed coffee, espresso drinks, and coffees by the bag will benefit this one-day drive to support those in need.
Hurricane Irma set records for The Weather Channel, too
NEW YORK — Hurricane Irma was a record-setter for The Weather Channel, too.The Nielsen company said an average of 3.29 million people watched the network on Sunday as the deadly storm blew over Florida.
NEW YORK — Hurricane Irma was a record-setter for The Weather Channel, too.The Nielsen company said an average of 3.29 million people watched the network on Sunday as the deadly storm blew over Florida.
Dogs and cats displaced by Hurricane Irma in Florida set to arrive in Waukesha Friday 🐶 🐱
WAUKESHA -- A second group of animals displaced by Hurricane Irma in Florida will arrive at Crites Field in Waukesha Friday, September 15th.From there, they'll head to the Humane Animal Welfare Society -- HAWS in Waukesha, where they'll be cared for until they're ready for their forever homes.HAWS officials said in a news release both dogs and cats will be part of this transport.HAWS is being assisted with the care and housing of the cats by veterinary partners Cream City Kitty Clinic, Mukwonago Animal Hospital and Waukesha Animal Hospital.
WAUKESHA -- A second group of animals displaced by Hurricane Irma in Florida will arrive at Crites Field in Waukesha Friday, September 15th.From there, they'll head to the Humane Animal Welfare Society -- HAWS in Waukesha, where they'll be cared for until they're ready for their forever homes.HAWS officials said in a news release both dogs and cats will be part of this transport.HAWS is being assisted with the care and housing of the cats by veterinary partners Cream City Kitty Clinic, Mukwonago Animal Hospital and Waukesha Animal Hospital.
President Trump dispenses hoagies, handshakes in hurricane zone
NAPLES, Fla. — President Donald Trump doled out hoagies and handshakes in the sweltering Florida heat on Thursday as he took a firsthand tour of Irma's devastation and liberally dispensed congratulatory words about the federal and state recovery effort.President Trump, who was in and out of the state in about three hours, got an aerial view of the water-deluged homes along Florida's southwestern coast from his helicopter, then drove in his motorcade along streets lined with felled trees, darkened traffic lights and shuttered stores on his way to a mobile home community hit hard by the storm.Walking along a street in Naples Estates with his wife, Melania, the president encountered piles of broken siding and soggy furniture sitting on a front porch, and residents and volunteers who were happy to get a presidential visit."We are there for you 100 percent," President Trump said before donning gloves and helping to hand out sandwiches to local residents from a lunch line under a canopy. "I'll be back here numerous times.
NAPLES, Fla. — President Donald Trump doled out hoagies and handshakes in the sweltering Florida heat on Thursday as he took a firsthand tour of Irma's devastation and liberally dispensed congratulatory words about the federal and state recovery effort.President Trump, who was in and out of the state in about three hours, got an aerial view of the water-deluged homes along Florida's southwestern coast from his helicopter, then drove in his motorcade along streets lined with felled trees, darkened traffic lights and shuttered stores on his way to a mobile home community hit hard by the storm.Walking along a street in Naples Estates with his wife, Melania, the president encountered piles of broken siding and soggy furniture sitting on a front porch, and residents and volunteers who were happy to get a presidential visit."We are there for you 100 percent," President Trump said before donning gloves and helping to hand out sandwiches to local residents from a lunch line under a canopy. "I'll be back here numerous times.
Millionaire opens Florida mansion to foster kids affected by Hurricane Irma
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Talk about the ultimate sleepover!Dozens of foster kids who were spending the past few nights in a hurricane shelter are now kicking back in a 27,000 square foot mansion in Boca Raton.Millionaire Mark Bell welcomed the children to his $30 million home after receiving a call for help from SOS Children's Village Florida.
BOCA RATON, Fla. - Talk about the ultimate sleepover!Dozens of foster kids who were spending the past few nights in a hurricane shelter are now kicking back in a 27,000 square foot mansion in Boca Raton.Millionaire Mark Bell welcomed the children to his $30 million home after receiving a call for help from SOS Children's Village Florida.
Seniors fight post-hurricane heat with Popsicles, compresses
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Florida seniors shuffled out of stifling assisted-living centers Thursday while caregivers fought a lack of air conditioning with Popsicles and cool compresses after eight people died at a nursing home in the post-hurricane heat.Dozens of the state's senior centers still lacked electricity days after Hurricane Irma hit the state, and several facilities were forced to evacuate.
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Florida seniors shuffled out of stifling assisted-living centers Thursday while caregivers fought a lack of air conditioning with Popsicles and cool compresses after eight people died at a nursing home in the post-hurricane heat.Dozens of the state's senior centers still lacked electricity days after Hurricane Irma hit the state, and several facilities were forced to evacuate.
"We're a family:" Milwaukee TSA agents help out at Miami International Airport after Irma
MIAMI -- The Transportation Security Administration at General Mitchell International Airport and other Wisconsin airports has deployed nearly two dozen Transportation Security Officers to assist at Miami International Airport in the wake of Hurricane Irma.According to a news release from TSA officials, 17 officers -- seven from Milwaukee -- were deployed to MIA on Monday, September 11th and were joined by three additional officers Wednesday.
MIAMI -- The Transportation Security Administration at General Mitchell International Airport and other Wisconsin airports has deployed nearly two dozen Transportation Security Officers to assist at Miami International Airport in the wake of Hurricane Irma.According to a news release from TSA officials, 17 officers -- seven from Milwaukee -- were deployed to MIA on Monday, September 11th and were joined by three additional officers Wednesday.