What Was the Actual Death Toll from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico?
4 June 2018 Puerto Rico officials set the death toll at 64, but a recent Harvard study based on a survey of Puerto Rican households estimates the number at closer to 5,000.
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U.S. Gulf Coast Braces for Impact as Subtropical Storm Alberto Approaches
27 May 2018 Alberto is the first named storm of the 2018 hurricane season, and has prompted residents of Florida, Alabama and Mississippi to make emergency preparations.
Did an Exorcism Save a House From Destruction During Hurricane Ike?
3 May 2018 A viral meme fabricates supernatural involvement in an already remarkable story.
Did Trump Administration Refuse Puerto Rico’s Request to Allow Food Stamps to be Used for Hot Meals?
5 October 2017 The Department of Agriculture agreed to waive the usual "hot food" ban for food stamps and denies rejecting an earlier waiver request.
Did Puerto Rico’s Teamsters Union Go on Strike During Hurricane Maria Relief Efforts?
2 October 2017 Reports that truck drivers are on strike in Puerto Rico are false -- Teamsters have asked mainland truckers to distribute supplies in the U.S. territory.
Are the Spires on Disney World’s Cinderella Castle Removable in Case of Hurricane?
2 October 2017 An old but still thriving urban legend about Walt Disney World in Florida holds that the theme park's tallest structure, Cinderella Castle, was built such that it can be fully or partially dismantled in the event of a hurricane.
Did Donald Trump Bankrupt a Golf Course, Leaving Puerto Rico with $33 Million in Debt?
27 September 2017 A viral string of tweets gets some facts right about a failed business venture involving a Trump company, but it also leaves out some important context.
Did Hurricane Irma Draw the Water Away from Beaches in Florida and the Bahamas?
11 September 2017 Remarkable images appear to show examples of a real meteorological phenomenon called "negative surge."
Can the ‘FireChat’ App Send Messages Without an Internet Connection?
7 September 2017 The app works as advertised, but it does have some distance limitations.
Should You Open Windows During a Hurricane?
30 August 2005 Storm lore holds that you should open a window slightly during a hurricane to equalize the inner pressure of a house with the outside lower pressure accompanying the hurricane.
Harvey Rolls Over Texas Coast, Smashes Homes and Businesses
26 August 2017 The hurricane was a massive Category 4 storm when it made landfall.
FEMA and NOAA Face Hurricane Season Without New Leaders in Place
2 June 2017 The two agencies most important to predicting and managing weather-related disasters face budget cuts and temporary bosses.
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