Sharks In The Water? FEMA Tries To Fight ‘Fake News’ As Florence Hits
In times of disasters, rumors proliferate. The Federal Emergency Management Agency hopes to counter the misinformation with a rumor-control web page.
Caught In Hurricane Florence’s Path
Hurricane Florence made landfall on the North Carolina coast early Friday morning. NPR hears from residents who witnessed the storm’s damage.
Hurricane Florence: Rescue Efforts Underway In North Carolina
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with an official from New Hanover County Emergency Management about the rescue efforts underway in and around Wilmington, N.C.
Cajun Navy Rescue Efforts Underway In The Carolinas
Todd Terrell, founder and president of the United Cajun Navy joins NPR’s Ari Shapiro to talk about the volunteer group’s rescue efforts underway in the Carolinas.
Massachusetts Gas Leaks Set Off Series Of Explosions
Three Massachusetts communities are recovering from a series of natural gas explosions that rocked the towns Thursday. At least one person was killed. Residents have a lot of questions.
Hurricane Florence: The Latest
Hundreds of thousands of people are without power in North Carolina as Florence comes as shore. The storm is moving slowly dumping lots of rain and causing flooding in many areas along the coast.
Riding Out Hurricane Florence
Hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro check in with residents of North Carolina who stayed behind during Hurricane Florence despite evacuation warnings.
The Week In Politics
NPR’s Ari Shapiro speaks with political commentators, Jason Johnson, politics editor at The Root, and David Brooks of The New York Times.
Hurricane Florence: North Carolina Mayor
NPR’s Audie Cornish talks to Dana Outlaw, mayor of New Bern, N.C., which is facing significant flooding since Hurricane Florence made landfall.
New Details Emerge In Kavanaugh Sexual Miscounduct Allegations
In a piece published Friday in The New Yorker, reporters Jane Mayer and Ronan Farrow add more details to the sexual misconduct allegation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, described in a letter that Sen. Feinstein has referred to the FBI.
The Role Of Logistics In Disaster Management
It used to be the military that ruled advanced logistics, but they’ve become a core value for big business. Companies like Disney and others may have unique applications that can help emergency planners.
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