The death toll from Hurricane Irma in the U.S. has doubled, reaching 22.  This morning six people died after their Florida nursing home was left without power following Hurricane Irma.  The Rehabilitation Center at Hollywood Hills reportedly had a generator, but it apparently did not generate enough power to turn on the air conditioning. The […]

As Hurricane Irma makes her way towards South Florida and The Carolinas, there are some tips you may need in order to get ready before the storm hits. Here are some tips to consider before the storm: To get ready for a hurricane: Build an emergency kit. Make a family communications plan. Know you’re the […]

A state of emergency is in effect today starting at 8 am. Due to the uncertainty of the storm Triangle residents are encouraged to plan ahead.

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As the city of Houston continues to rebuild following the devastating impact of Hurricane Harvey, another potentially dangerous hurricane is set to hit Florida and Puerto Rico. Hurricane Irma has been strengthened to a Category 4 and residents are doing all they can to avoid disaster. https://twitter.com/NYDailyNews/status/904824947641593858 While most were celebrating the Labor Day holiday, […]

Hurricane Irma has reached Category 5 strength as of early this morning.  Forecasters are concerned that the storm’s path currently has it on a direct course for South Florida later this week. With winds presently measured as high as 175 mph, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Island officials are urging residents to take shelter as […]