Dec 27 Watch Report From Thailand of the Tsunami Experience Earthquakes under the Indian Ocean off the coast of Indonesia generated destructive tsunamis in South Asia on Sunday. A report from the Independent Television News captures the tsunami experience in Thailand. Then Secretary of State Colin Powell talks about steps… Continue watching
Dec 27 Watch Challenges of Providing Relief Assistance in South Asia Hit by the Tsunamis In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake and tsunamis that hit southern Asia on Sunday, humanitarian organizations have began relief efforts. The U.N.'s undersecretary general for humanitarian affairs, Jan Egeland, talks about the scope of the disaster and the efforts… Continue watching
Dec 26 Powerful Earthquake, Tsunamis Kills Thousands in Asia By PBS News Hour The most powerful earthquake in 40 years struck deep beneath the Indian Ocean near the Indonesian island of Sumatra Sunday morning, triggering tsunamis that devastated villages and resorts, killing thousands and leaving hundreds missing. Continue reading
Dec 24 Watch Efforts Underway in Florida to Restore Areas Hit by Hurricanes Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on efforts in Florida communities to return to normal during the holidays after the summer's destructive hurricanes. Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch Haiti Struggles to Rebuild After Hurricane, Political Unrest Already struggling to rebuild a government after rebels forced the removal of Haiti's president, the poverty-stricken nation was dealt another blow when Hurricane Jeanne swept through and left nearly 2,000 people dead. Betty Ann Bowser looks at Haiti's latest recovery… Continue watching
Sep 29 Watch Haitians Struggle to Recover After Jeanne In Haiti, where at least 1,500 people have died from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Jeanne, relief workers face looting and other security concerns while delivering aid to the impoverished island nation. Continue watching
Sep 27 Hurricane Jeanne Leaves Path of Destruction By PBS News Hour Hurricane Jeanne was downgraded to a tropical storm as it moved into Georgia on Monday after pounding Florida, where residents were still struggling to recover from three other hurricanes that battered the state over the course of six weeks. Continue reading
Sep 27 Watch Florida Residents Work to Recover from Hurricane Jeanne Florida is once again trying to recover from another hurricane, which battered the already overwhelmed state over the weekend. A federal official and a scientist each discuss Hurricane Jeanne's impact on the state. Continue watching
Sep 17 Cleanup Begins in Wake of Deadly Hurricane Ivan By PBS News Hour National Guard troops and rescue teams moved into hurricane-ravaged areas of the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday, as the cleanup of damaged homes, fallen trees and other rubble left from Hurricane Ivan began. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch Florida Residents Work to Recover From Three Hurricanes Florida residents worked Friday to recover from three hurricanes in five weeks. Ray Suarez speaks with two people familiar with the hurricanes' devastation. Continue watching