#ICEBarbie Accused of Rushing Money to Rebuild Pier Near Alleged Lover’s Secretary #KristiNoem jump-started a stalled pier project in #Naples, #Florida, after a MAJOR DONOR called to complain. The historic pier was badly damaged by #HurricaneIan www.thedailybeast.com/ice-barbie-k...

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ICE Barbie Accused of Rushing Money to Rebuild Pier Near Alleged Lover’s Home

A project in Naples, Florida, was bogged down in red tape until a major donor made a phone call to Kristi Noem.

The Daily Beast

Ancient Canoe Discovered in Florida After Hurricane Ian

A remarkable discovery has been made in Florida following the devastation caused by Hurricane Ian in 2022. During the cleanup, a resident of Fort Myers found an ancient wooden canoe, which is likely from the 16th century. This canoe adds to the list of over 450 historical log boats found in the regi... [More info]

‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida

The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean

The Guardian
‘It’s incredibly exciting’: ancient canoe unearthed after Hurricane Ian stormed through Florida

The latest find is likely from the 16th century and could have originated as far away as the Caribbean

The Guardian

I haven't gone one night since #HurricaneMilton without waking up with cold sweats - panic stricken - from a nightmare having to do with that #hurricane!

This is not normal for me. I don't obsess over earthquakes, fires, or hurricanes normally. Hey! I lived in California. Fires and earthquakes were monthly events. I even made it through #HurricaneIan without this kind of problem! 😳

This video should be broadcast on all SW Florida TV stations every hour to convince those too stubborn to leave.

There were people in the house that was swept away (you can see someone open the door in the beginning).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=al8yTiCVfro

#Hurricane #HurricaneIan #HurricaneMilton

15ft Storm Surge Washes Away Homes in Ft. Myers Beach - Hurricane Ian

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With tropical cyclones, too often people get fixated on category of the storm. While intensity is important, the physical size of the storm also matters.
Meteorologists in this vid compare 2 hurricanes of the same strength which struck in the same area 18 years apart.
The vid is meant for US viewers but is worthwhile for anyone who can figure out our archaic measuring systems.
https://youtu.be/_Jyew-aePzI
#HurricaneCharley #HurricaneIan #TropicalCyclones #SizeMatters #TropicalWeather #meteorology
Tropical Cyclone Series - Part 1: Storm Size

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Miami Herald: #FEMA raising #floodInsurance rates in Southwest Florida, blames bad #HurricaneIan rebuild
https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/environment/article287144690.html
‘It takes a toll’: US low-income and communities of color endure longer power outages

Experts say utility companies should prioritize vulnerable communities in post-storm recovery efforts

The Guardian