Hurricanes

In Photos, Aftermath of Typhoon Bopha in Philippines

December 10, 2012, 11:49 am

Rescue workers on Monday were still searching for hundreds of people who went missing after Typhoon Bopha devastated the southern Philippines last week.

Typhoon Bopha Leaves Hundreds Dead in Philippines (Photos)

December 5, 2012, 4:26 pm

A powerful typhoon slammed into the southern Philippine Islands earlier this week killing 274 people, injuring 339, with 279 still missing, reported disaster officials on Wednesday.

After Sandy, Haiti Faces Massive Food Shortage

November 14, 2012, 5:48 pm

Hurricane Sandy, Tropical Storm Isaac, and a drought have left Haiti reeling.

Social Media Boosts Hurricane Support Efforts

November 6, 2012, 10:37 pm

The instant communication flow afforded by social media is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life—and when natural disasters hit, time is critical.

Top 10 Most Compelling Hurricane Sandy Photos

November 3, 2012, 8:21 pm

Our live updates have now ceased as the clean-up continues. We hope everyone is recovering quickly.

Decision to Evacuate Not Always Clear Cut for Residents

November 1, 2012, 10:31 pm

News of an impending dangerous storm heading to New York City began circulating as early as Thursday, Oct. 25, and government officials took to the airways early and often [...]

54 Dead in Haiti Following Hurricane Sandy

October 31, 2012, 4:29 pm

While the northeastern United States is still reeling from the impact of mega-storm Sandy, the death toll in Haiti from the hurricane was raised to 54. The United Nations [...]

Hurricane Sandy’s Trail of Destruction a Challenge

October 30, 2012, 10:26 pm

To date, 39 people have died as a result of the storm that drove people from their homes as it knocked down trees and scaffolding, and flooded low-lying areas along [...]

Massachusetts Dodges Sandy’s Bullet

October 30, 2012, 12:55 pm

Massachusetts seems to have passed through this one, relatively unscathed compared to neighboring states, Connecticut and New York.

Sandy Crosses Delaware

October 30, 2012, 10:44 am

People in Delaware should stay off the roads and in their homes if possible, according to Governor Jack Markell. Though rains and winds have lessened, gusts could still topple [...]