Bloomberg
FEMA Stretched Very Thin Says Former Director
Aug.31 -- Former FEMA director Brock Long says the agency is stretched "very thin." The government is trying to help victims now of Hurricane Laura, one of the most powerful storms ever to hit Louisiana. It left a path of chemical fires,...
Bloomberg
Market Should Determine Hurricane Risk, Ex-FEMA Administrator Fugate Says
Sep.13 -- Craig Fugate, former FEMA administrator under President Barack Obama, discusses the emergency preparations for Hurricane Florence with Bloomberg's David Westin on "Bloomberg Markets: Balance of Power."
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Gulf of Mexico's 'dead zone' is 8th largest
Scientists are back from measuring the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" and say although Hurricane Barry reduced the size from a predicted near-record 7,800 square miles (20,200 square kilometres) the area is still one of the top 10 largest.
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WRAP Update on Bushs visit to Texas
Randolph AIr Force Base, San Antonio, Texas - 25 September 2005
1. Wide, zoom in view of President Bush receiving briefing
2. Pan view of room, screen on wall
3. Mid view briefing
4. UPSOUND: (English) Major General John White (speaking...
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Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center in Miami are tracking twin storm systems in the Atlantic. Hurricane Danielle is gaining strength as it swirls far out over the Atlantic. Behind it is a tropical depression that's expected to be upgraded to a tropical storm
HEADLINE: Hurricane Danielle gaining strength in Atlantic
CAPTION: Forecasters at the National Hurricane Center are tracking twin storm systems in the Atlantic. Hurricane Danielle is strengthening far out over the Atlantic, while a...
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Confirming a tornado's existance is still a bit of a mystery to forecasters, but a new type of radar is cutting out some of the guess work.
HEADLINE: New radar confirms tornadoes faster
CAPTION: Confirming a tornado's existence is still a bit of a mystery to forecasters, but a new type of radar is cutting out some of the guess work. (Feb. 23)
(Location: Joplin,...
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CLEAN: Scorsese and DiCaprio together again for gothic thriller
CLEAN: Scorsese and DiCaprio together again for gothic thriller
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Obama Urges Preparedness for Hurricane Season
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: apus056608President Barack Obama is urging the public to prepare for the coming hurricane season and warning against what he says is a growing "complacency" when it comes to dangerous weather.Obama...
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Irma Downgraded to Cat 4, But Still 'Extremely Dangerous'
Sep.08 -- Jacob Meisel, chief meteorologist at Bespoke Investment Group, looks at the path of Hurricane Irma as it approaches Florida. He speaks with Bloomberg's Alix Steel on "Bloomberg Daybreak: Americas."
Bloomberg
Recent U.S. Storms Set to Distort Economic Indicators
Sep.11 -- Eaton Vance Management Vice President and co-Director of Global Income, Portfolio Manager Eric Stein weighs in on the economic impact of hurricanes Harvey and Irma, and talks about Fed policy. He speaks on "Bloomberg Daybreak:...
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Ryan won't tie three-month debt limit hike to Harvey
US House Speaker Paul Ryan is rejecting a Democratic idea to tie Harvey aid to a three-month increase in the debt limit.
The Wisconsin Republican told reporters it was a "ridiculous idea" and said this was no time to play...
Bloomberg
3 Charts to Know: Berkshire, Buffet & a $65 Billion Boon
Feb.25 -- Berkshire Hathaway reported record fourth quarter and fiscal 2017 earnings, with more than $32 billion in net income coupled by a $29 billion U.S. tax reform windfall after the company's rate fell to 21% from 35%. Warren...
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Gulf of Mexico's "dead zone" is 8th largest
Scientists are back from measuring the Gulf of Mexico "dead zone" where there's too little oxygen to sustain marine life in a large underwater area starting at the sea floor, and they say Hurricane Barry reduced the size from a...
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Preview as second anniversary of disaster approaches
1. Various, sunrise over destroyed homes in Lower 9th Ward
2. Empty lot in Lower 9th Ward
3. Sunrise over destroyed homes in Lower 9th Ward
4. Destroyed house in Lower 9th Ward
5. Wrecked boat in street in front of destroyed 9th Ward...
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Mississippi town left in ruins by Hurricane Katrina
1. Leaning flag pole amidst destruction
2. Pan of debris and destruction in Pass Christian neighbourhood
3. Tracking shot showing destruction
4. Pan of debris and what remains of houses in a flattened neighbourhood
5. SOUNDBITE:...
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New Orleans prepares for the anniversary of Hurricane Katrina
New Orleans, Louisiana - File/2005
1. New Orleans city sign partially underwater
2. Flooded street with Interstate 10 sign
3. Flooded neighbourhood
4. Water comes ashore
New Orleans, Louisiana - 27 August 2006
5. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gil...
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Isaac brings heavy rain and floods to Louisiana
Crews breached a levee on Thursday that had been stressed by Isaac's floodwaters in southeast Louisiana's hard-hit Plaquemines Parish.
Officials hope the breach will relieve pressure on the levee.
The sparsely populated area south of...
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Are Hurricanes Getting Stronger?
Hurricane Ian cause billions of dollars in damage. Are recent hurricanes getting stronger?