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I don't know why this shocks me so much. But wow.
Hurricane Helene & Hurricane Milton
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I know. It looks like that roof was made of toilet paper.
I believe Tropicana Field was supposed to be a base for first responders.
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It’s an area where I spent a lot of vacation time as a child.
I’m so sad.
I’m so sad.
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BittyBug
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My friend and her family who live in the Tampa Bay area but are not in an evacuation zone and so chose to shelter in place are all well. They have some downed branches and a very soggy yard but otherwise are ok. She said it was very scary.
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I was thinking of those unlucky people who sheltered properly from the hurricane only to be killed by a tornado.
ilovepaydays
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9 tornadoes in one county in such a short period! It seems people were prepared for the hurricane but not the tornadoes. That must have been a shock. The woman being interviewed on cnn was so shaken up! The roof of their home was ripped off while by the tornado, while she was in a shelter. Good thing she was not home when the tornado struck it.
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Taylor Swift has just donated $5 million toward relief efforts:
www.wcnc.com
Taylor Swift donates $5M for hurricane relief
Taylor Swift donated to Feeding America. The organization says her contribution will help feed and rebuild areas impacted by Helene and Milton.
www.wcnc.com
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Bulletsdad
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Power still out, but we dodged a bullet in Lakeland. Lots of trees down, and some fence down, but it could've been much worse. Waiting for power to be restored before returning home from Tallahassee. I hope my fellow Floridians fared okay.
Thanks for the update. Glad to know you are OK.
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My friends on the cruise ship have finally docked in Fort Lauderdale and will arrive back in Toronto later today.
I just saw that it was an EF 3 tornados which is very powerful and destructive
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My friend in NSB was without power for 24 hours, but they had no damage. They had a generator and are happy.
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Dogs rescued from rubble of home. Sadly their owners did not make it.
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Journalist finds cat sheltering underneath his car.
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Journalist finds cat sheltering underneath his car.
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I hope those fools starting rumors about FEMA are proud of how difficult they are making this for FEMA and victims:
https://x.com/electproject/status/1845609617369485383
https://x.com/electproject/status/1845609617369485383
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Just got our power back in Lakeland. We were almost the last of 140,000 customers to be restored. I am a spoiled American who missed his AC and cable.
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I'm sure the last 5 days have been unpleasant, but I'm glad you're alive and well and with AC & cable once more.
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This is so sad. Helping those in need in some areas has become dangerous.
www.bbc.com
Threats against Fema affect North Carolina hurricane relief
One man was arrested and the US National Guard is investigating reports about an encounter with an armed militia.
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Thank you for the well wishes. All safe!
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Conspiracy theory that Hurricane Milton was 'engineered' explained by psychologists
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.
Interesting study about why conspiracy theories arise related to natural disasters.
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Sixty Minutes addressed that Sunday:Conspiracy theory that Hurricane Milton was 'engineered' explained by psychologists
When faced with uncontrollable climate change, people often embrace conspiracy theories to regain a sense of control.www.livescience.com
Interesting study about why conspiracy theories arise related to natural disasters.
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During the Concert for the Carolinas, Luke Combs announced that the owner of the Carolina Panthers donated the stadium, parking, beer and personnel so that all the money raised would be used for relief purposes. Kudos to the entertainment who also donated their time and talent for a good cause, especially Combs who was one of the main organizers.
ETA: Per the ESPN reporter who covers the Panthers, David Newton, over $24.5 million was raised
ETA: Per the ESPN reporter who covers the Panthers, David Newton, over $24.5 million was raised
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I read that 200,000 bee hives were destroyed or damaged by both hurricanes across Florida, Georgia and North Carolina. As if the bee population weren't in trouble enough already 
