Without congressionally approved funding, public media stations say communities will be left with aging infrastructure amid growing risks from extreme weather.
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Hurricane Milton made landfall Wednesday evening near Siesta Key in Sarasota County along the west coast of Florida as the National Hurricane Center warned of life-threatening storm surges. -
Researchers found that Hurricane Helene was stronger, rainier, and significantly more likely because of climate change. The U.S. can expect more such storms in the future as warming continues. -
Communities along Florida's west coast are bracing for a life-threatening storm. Many residents are taking Milton very seriously, heeding calls to evacuate to higher ground. Others are staying put. -
Record highs were reported throughout San Diego County on Monday. -
Climate change hasn't increased the total number of hurricanes hitting the U.S., but it is making dangerous storms more common. -
Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, tells Morning Edition that disaster response after Helene is not political and that the agency has the funding it needs. -
Hurricane Milton has once again surged to Category 5 strength. Officials say residents should rush to finish preparing for the storm. -
Hot conditions will continue Monday inland San Diego County, with gradually lower temperatures into next weekend, forecasters said. -
Milton has grown quickly and is forecast to make landfall in Florida midweek. The state could see its largest evacuation orders since 2017. -
Hurricane Milton is expected to reach maximum wind speeds of 145 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center urged Florida residents to complete storm preparations and seek safety before Wednesday.
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