Miami Hurricane Shelter Still Packed - With People And Pets
Even as Miami returns to normal, an emergency shelter continues to take in people every day.
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Getting Through Irma On Little Gas And A Lot Of Luck
NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans finds that planning for a hurricane is often like writing a message on a sandy shore — the plan never lasts long.
At Least 8 Dead At Florida Nursing Home After Irma
Police in Hollywood, Fla., confirmed they are investigating the deaths. The facility may have been without air conditioning following the storm, according to multiple news reports.
Nun With A Chainsaw Becomes Symbol Of Post-Irma Cleanup: 'She Rocks'
When downed trees blocked the road near Sister Margaret Ann's school in southwest Miami-Dade County, she grabbed a chainsaw and got to work.
When Hurricanes Churn, A Little Hotel Becomes Something More
During a storm evacuation, residents of Fort Myers, Fla., have to figure out where to go. Except for 91-year-old Dorothea Brown. She knows exactly where she'll be.
Florida's Farmers Look At Irma's Damage: 'Probably The Worst We've Seen'
Hurricane Irma smashed through one of the country's top areas of fruit and vegetable production. The storm destroyed half of the citrus crop in some areas, as well as housing for seasonal workers.
After Irma, Shelter Residents Weigh Whether To Brave The Roads — Or Wait It Out
Germain Arena in Florida's Lee County offered refuge to some 5,000 people as Hurricane Irma approached. After two days there, many of them were anxious to go even though the roads out weren't clear.
Manatees Rescued After Irma Leaves Them High And Dry In Sarasota Bay
When the approaching storm sucked the water out of the shallow bay in Florida, it left a pair of manatees stuck on the bottom. Good Samaritans and Manatee County sheriff's deputies helped out.
With A Hurricane Approaching Florida, Airline Algorithms Show No Sympathy
The software of major airlines monitor supply and demand, then lower or raise prices accordingly — within seconds. That can lead to some exorbitant prices, NPR's Scott Simon says.
First Harvey And Now Irma; Relentless Storms Strain Rescue Workers
Consecutive hurricanes and even wildfires have exhausted rescue workers brought in to help with conditions in Texas, Florida and Western states.