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The article reports on the extent of the damage brought by Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas. Topics covered include percentage of the Grand Bahama that was submerged in water following the Category 5 storm, overview of the damages in infrastructure caused by Dorian, and how the sluggish pace of the storm multiplied the destruction it caused to the Bahamas and its people.

The article reports on the preparations made by the residents in Iowa to safeguard them from flood damages caused by the overflowing of the Mississippi River. It chronicles the experience of the residents in the area when they were hit by the Great Flood of 1993, leaving some of them homeless. It also offers details of the different preparations made by the residents to prevent further damage when natural disasters come.

The article discusses the impact of storm season on the Midwest region of the U.S. including an increase in the water level of the Mississippi River in Nebraska and Iowa, flooding in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and 34 reports of tornadoes in Oklahoma and Missouri.

The article reports on the extent of devastation caused by Hurricane Michael in the Florida Panhandle in October 2018. The hurricane destroyed houses and caused seawater surge that submerged entire neighborhoods. It also caused the evacuation of 375,000 people from the western part of the state and it was described by Governor Rick Scott as the worst storm that hit the area.

The article discusses research, led by Columbia University ecologist Maria Uriarte, to study the destruction at El Yunque National Forest in Puerto Rico following Hurricane Maria. Topics discussed include the impact of an increase in extreme weather on the ability of forests to protect and aid the climate, the role of trees in removing atmospheric carbon dioxide, and tree-by-tree damage assessment at El Yunque.

The article offers information on the damage left by Hurricane Irma which made landfall twice on September 10, 2017 and tore through the southern part of Florida. Topics covered include the flooding in the tiny islands of the Keys and the destruction of theme parks in Orlando and Tampa, the experiences of some residents who chose to stay at their homes as the hurricane neared, and the devastation left by Irma after coming ashore again at Marco Island the next day.

The article reports on several damages that were caused by a tornado strike, destroying homes and different kinds of properties in Oklahoma.

The article reports on the storm that hit Bangladesh which killed five people and destroyed thousands of homes in 2019.

Corrections are presented to articles about tropical storm damages in the U.S. in 2018, a birth control program, and television programming.

The article reports that the tourists and residents are donned with high boots to navigate the streets of Venice following the rise of water level brought by powerful storms.

The article discusses the damage and fatalities from Typhoon Mangkhut in the Philippines, including the forecast that its path is China, its wind speed and disaster relief efforts.

The article reports on the preparations of the Philippine government for Typhoon Mangkhut which is expected to make landfall on September 15, 2018 and may cause widespread damage.

The article reports on the dust storm in northern India on May 2, 2018 which killed numerous people and damaged infrastructure.

The article offers information on repairing storm damage in Queens, New York City by electric firm Con Edison on March 4, 2017, and declared a state of emergency by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo.

The article reports on the Tropical Cyclone Gita that hit Tonga on February 12, 2018 which flattened a Parliament building, destroyed numerous homes, and cut off power supply, noting that it was the most powerful storm to pass the country.

The article discusses the category 5 Hurricane Patricia and its impact on Mexico's southwest Pacific Coast. Topics include the hurricane's status as the strongest hurricane to hit the Western Hemisphere as of October 2015 despite no reported deaths, the hurricane's 165 mile per hour winds at the time of landfall, and preparations made by Mexico's government, Federal Electricity Commission, and food distribution agency.

The article reports Federal Emergency Management Agency's schemes of transporting Hurricane Maria victims from Puerto Rico to Florida and New York, scarcity of medicines leading to the death of victims in the Puerto Rican hospitals, and the number of death post-the storm hit the island.

The article looks at the Hurricane Sandy's victims' works of rebuilding their properties post-the storm hit New York in 2012, the victims' experience of surviving from the floodwaters, and the destruction caused by the storm.

The article looks at natives from Pablo Perez Medina and Carlos Ocasio villages, Puerto Rico's act of improvising their lives post-destruction of the villages' bridge, dam1ge caused by Hurricane Maria to the infrastructure and vegetation, and the natives' act of surviving post-disaster.

The article reports emergency number 911 dialed by a rehabilitation center's staff in Hollywood, Florida, reporting the health condition of the Hurricane Irma victims, the electrical lines damaged by the storm leading to the death of victims, and calls received by Hollywood Police Department.

The article reports that car insurers in Texas are expecting an increase in claims after the storm in Texas as automobile insurance policies cover flooding.

The article discusses conditions at the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center in Tacloban, the Philippines following Typhoon Haiyan as of November 13, 2013, highlighitng the hospital's inability to treat patients' needs. Topics addressed include shortages of medical equipment and supplies, food and water, and electricity at the hospital, and the prospects for patients.

The article discusses damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan, which hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013. Topics addressed include the intensity of the typhoon's winds and storm surge, survivors' efforts to find food and water after the storm in the Philippine city of Tacloban, and the high number of individuals who have gone missing since the storm hit.

The article discusses challenges facing the Philippines based on damage caused by Typhoon Haiyan as of November 10, 2013, highlighting damage in the central region of the country. Topics addressed include difficulties transporting aid to the affected areas; looting, damage, and deaths in the Philippine city of Tacloban; and the intensity of winds and the storm surge resulting from the typhoon.

The article reports on U.S. municipal governments' effort to create public utilities as of March 14, 2013, including of the Boulder, Colorado government's efforts. The role that climate change played in the municipal governments' decision develop utilities, including as a result of the response from private utilities to electric grid infrastructure damage caused by putatively climate change related storms, is discussed.

This article discusses the damage caused by the blizzard that hit the Northeastern U.S. on February 8, 2013, with a particular focus on Connecticut. The authors describe the extent of the destruction, which caused over 60,000 power outages, several deaths, and collapsed roofs due to the excessive snowfall. They also note the string of natural and man-made disasters preceding the blizzard, including the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings and a deadly fire in Stamford on Christmas Eve of 2011.

The article reports on the flooded roadways and power failures in Florida due to the hurricane Hermine that landed in the state from September 2-3, 2016.

The article focuses on Margaret Macaluso, suffering from Stage three ovarian cancer, who lost her home in storm and husband's death in 2013 and mentions she is staying in a rented home, NY rising Community Reconstruction Program that is paying for rebuilding of homes and cancer treatment.

The article reports on the two people killed and at least 22 others injured when a severe storm hit a fairground in Lancaster, North Hampshire causing a circus tent to collapse.

The author reflects on the predicament of Boston, Massachusetts which is being devastated by winter storms as of February 2015 that destroyed homes and infrastructure.

The article reports on the typhoon Hagupit that struck the Philippines on December 6, 2014 and the fears of a repeat of the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in 2013.

The article reports on the storm damage at the Plum Island in Massachusetts and discusses the efforts of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in restoring the conditions of the island.

The article discusses the approach on preventive measures or clean up on damages brought by violent storms which were not protected by electric utilities in the U.S. It states that many consumers and public officials complained that the electric utilities were not able to protect their equipment after Hurricane Sandy destroyed power systems in the Northeast U.S. It says that the utility costs to restore service could amount to $300 million but utilities plan to move 32 electrical substations.

The article reports on the restoration of buildings and houses in Breezy Point in New York City from the damages brought by Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It also discusses the release of updated flood maps, land-use ordinances and revamped building codes. The reconstruction of houses from the devastation is mentioned.

The article reports on the assistance given to homeowners in New York and New Jersey that were affected by Hurricane Sandy. The authors mention that homeowners have been receiving a enerous array of federal financial assistance from the government, such as acceleration in rebuilding damaged homes. They state that the effort is due to the push of authorities to avoid any criticisms about unresponsiveness similar to various disaster incidents.

The article reports on the electricity disconnection at the Hudson River Park in Tribeca, New York after the occurrence of Hurricane Sandy in 2012. It says that the storm has wrecked the electrical system and has ruined the switches and circuitry of the park. It adds that the date for the restoration of the electricity at the park is still unknown.

A letter to the editor is presented in response to the article "Spate of Harsh Weather in New England Shifts Sentiment on Trees" in the December 4, 2012 issue.

Several letters to the editor are presented in response to articles in previous issues including "Behind a Call That Kept Nursing Home Patients in Storm's Path" in the December 4, 2012 issue, "Resisted for Blocking the View, Dunes Prove They Blunt Storms" in the December 4, 2012 issue, and "Waste Flows After Storm Expose Costly Defects in Sewage System" in the November 30, 2012 issue.

The article focuses on a job report in the U.S. showing several bad signs in the job growth in November 2012 due to the damage brought by Hurricane Sandy to the country. It states that only 146,000 jobs have been created in November 2012 comported to the 170,000 jobs created in the previous months in 2012. The article also mentions that the unemployment rate has declined by 7.7 percent.

The article reports that U.S. President Barack Obama has proposed a $60.4 billion emergency spending bill to the U.S. Congress on December 7, 2012 to finance recovery efforts for those U.S. states damaged by Hurricane Sandy. It states that the spending plan would pay almost of the $82 billion in damage in states including New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut. The article also mentions that the plan would pay approximately 10 percent of any of the repair projects.

The article offers the insights of several individuals living in an apartment on the 19th floor of Building 1 in Ocean Village in New York City regarding their experience after Hurricane Sandy including 43-year-old Luther Houston and Miss Stora. According to Houston, living in the 19th floor building has its advantages but after the storm he feels like a prisoner. Miss Stora says that she was scared when climbling the stairs in the dark because of the rumors of break-ins.

The article reports that Metropolitan Transportation Authority's chairman Joseph J. Lhota has requested billions to the U.S. Congress for the recovery of the transportation system in New York damaged by Hurricane Sandy. It states that securing money from the administration of U.S. President Barack Obama and the Congress could be difficult as they are jockeying over spending cuts and tax increases. Moreover, Lhota did not provided an estimate needed for the system upgrade.

The article focuses on the recovery and precautions made by Marco Pasanella, the owner of Pasanella & Son Vintners store in Manhattan, New York, to save the store from Hurricane Sandy. It states that the earnings of Pasanella has declined to 75% from 2011 and he lost half of his 20,000 bottle inventory. The article relates that the removal by Pasanella of the store's centerpiece and trademark is among the measures he did.

The article focuses on the approach of New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to explain his point in refusing to use of sea walls as protection from storm damage, as he works to help the state recover from Hurricane Sandy. It states that Mr. Bloomberg use the story of King Canute, which was first told by historian Henry of Huntington, as a proof that no king could prevent the forces of nature. It adds that Mr. Bloomberg was right to show that even kings have limits to their powers.

The article focuses on the effect of big trees crashing down in New England due to bad weather like tornadoes, storms, and snowstorms. It says that several trees in the region were destroyed by tornadoes and storms which damaged houses and utility lines. It mentions that the wreckage has caused property owners to cut trees near their house. Meanwhile, numerous towns in the region have undertaken replanting tree programs despite the risk.

The article focuses on the effectiveness of dune projects in preventing catastrophic damages. It says that the residents in Long Beach, New York would regret the decision of the Long Beach City Council to reject the proposal of the Army Corps of Engineers to construct dunes and elevate beaches along the coast because of the damages caused by Hurricane Sandy. Meanwhile, the neighboring communities did not suffer storm damage due to their 15-foot-high dunes.

The article focuses on donations in 2012 allotted to those individuals and infrastructures affected by Hurricane Sandy in New York. Brooklyn restaurant Junior's has donated $5 of every pumpkin cheesecake it sold to Brooklyn Community Foundation. American Express' executive vice president Jerry Welsh would donate one dollar for every transaction it made for the restoration of Statue of Liberty. The proceeds of the Robin Hood Foundation concert to be held on December 12 will go to relief fund.

The article offers insights of David Luchsinger, the superintendent of the Statue of Liberty National Monument and a resident of Liberty Island when Hurricane Sandy hit the island. He says that when he returned to the island after the storm hit, marble blocks of the sea wall have been carried halfway of the Liberty island. He states that the damage cause by the storm would keep the island closed. He adds that since the storm, trees have been cleaned and seaweed and debris have been swept away.

The article offers information on the measures initiated by New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to help owners of damaged properties recover from Hurricane Sandy. It mentions that two tax initiatives provide a three-month interest free grace period for payment of residential property tax bill and tax reimbursements. Moreover, the emergency regulation announced by Cuomo shorten the period for an insurance adjuster to inspect a claim to six business days.

The article focuses on the mobile library bus of Queens Borough Public Library in Rockaway Beach, New York which offers books, emergency information, and power outlets for the residents in Rockaway who are destructed by the storm. Joanne King, communications director at Queens Library, relates the reactions of the people after seeing the bus. It mentions that the people have turned to read books because of the absence of schools, televisions, and internet.