World Sep 11 Watch 5:02 In the Bahamas, how relief groups are tackling ruined infrastructure and lack of power The grave reality of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas is becoming more evident each day. Great Abaco Island is virtually uninhabitable, and there’s major destruction near Freeport and its surroundings on Grand Bahama. Government officials say 2,500 people are…
World Sep 09 Watch 5:42 On Abaco and Grand Bahama, the best option for many residents is to leave It’s been a week since Hurricane Dorian devastated the Abaco Islands and part of Grand Bahama. Many residents of the stricken areas have left their ruined homes or are waiting in lines for transportation out, because leaving is their best…
Nation Oct 15 Watch 3:45 Trump tours Michael’s devastation, questions climate science President Trump toured a Gulf Coast ravaged by Hurricane Michael. The death toll stands at 17, dozens are still missing and thousands are expected to be without power for another week or longer. The president promised federal help in rebuilding.
Nation Dec 19 Watch 5:41 Hurricane-blasted Puerto Rico fears GOP tax bill will be ‘another storm’ for economy Under the GOP tax plan, Puerto Rico is treated in some ways as a foreign entity, not a U.S. territory. Local officials warn that one provision could drive out drugmakers and manufacturers, at a time when a third of the… By PBS News Hour
Nov 01 New York City’s search for resilience continues five years after Sandy By Andrew Bossone People in the Rockaways said they want better infrastructure than before Hurricane Sandy, but New York City officials have been slow to provide it. Continue reading
Oct 24 Senate passes $36.5 billion disaster aid bill By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press The Senate passed a $36.5 billion emergency aid measure Tuesday to refill disaster accounts, provide a much-needed cash infusion to Puerto Rico, and bail out the federal flood insurance program. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 8:53 How Washington is handling a historic hurricane season By PBS News Hour How is President Trump handling the numerous hurricane disasters? Tamara Keith of NPR and Stuart Rothenberg of Inside Elections join Judy Woodruff to discuss the president’s strategy, plus their reactions to an exclusive interview with New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie,… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 11:38 Christie: After Sandy, Congress learned its lesson for Harvey aid By PBS News Hour Superstorm Sandy devastated New Jersey in 2012 and killed more than 150 people. As Florida copes with Tropical Storm Irma and Texas rebuilds in the wake of Hurricane Harvey, New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the… Continue watching