News for Hurricane NYC Hatzalah crew runs 1.2 miles in waist-deep water to aid trapped woman in laborA healthy baby was safely delivered by Hatzalah on a flooded NYC highway in the middle of Wednesday's historic rainfall. Torah scrolls rescued from flooded Williamsburg, NY synagogue by HatzalahAfter being rescued from basement entrance, Torah scrolls were unrolled on tables to dry out and remove any chance of further damage. Scattered by Hurricane Ida, the Jews of New Orleans prepare for High Holidays'A very different situation than what we faced in Katrina,' says Jewish Federation's Arnie Fielkow. In wake of Ida: Louisiana facing severe electricity shortagesHurricane Ida was one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast, with residents of southern Louisiana fleeing in the thousands. Mississippi highway collapses killing 2 as Hurricane Ida ravages southern U.S.Cars fell into a ditch when a road collapsed on a Mississippi Highway, killing two and injuring 10 in wake of heavy raining in the state. Hurricane destroys one-time Jewish family’s home that was Louis Armstrong’s ‘second home’Hurricane Ida flattened the New Orleans home where a youthful Louis Armstrong spent time with a Jewish immigrant family who mentored him. Watch: Man confronts news reporter during live coverage of Hurricane IdaAn MSNBC reporter comes under verbal onslaught from someone who notices his crew in the area.Hurricane Ida weakens after causing power outages in New OrleansHurricane Ida weakens a Category 2 storm, nearly 10 hours after it made landfall. President Biden declares it a disaster area.Watch: New Orleans businesses shutter up ahead of hurricaneNew Orleans businesses owners board up their windows as Hurricane Ida approaches the US coast, strengthening to a category 2 hurricane. Tropical Depression Henri floods Chabad headquartersHurricane Henri downgrades to tropical depression, flooding '770' Chabad Lubavitch headquarters and leaving at least 135,000 without power.Hurricane Henri approaches New York, ConnecticutLatest radar data for storm currently threatening Long Island and Connecticut. Lightning interrupts New York City concert"We Love NYC: The Homecoming Concert" in Grand Central Park interrupted as Hurricane Henri approaches the area. Honduran President warmly thanks Israel for hurricane reliefHonduras requested aid delegation in light of accumulated knowledge of Israel and specifically of HFC in dealing with emergency situations. Israel to send aid to hurricane-ravaged HondurasDefense and Foreign Ministers authorize delegation from Home front Command to leave for Honduras after Hurricane Eta.Watch: Daylight reveals damage from Hurricane LauraAt first light, damage from Hurricane Laura is seen in Lake Charles, Louisiana.Watch: Texas, Louisiana brace for Hurricane LauraLaura is expected to be a Category 4 hurricane when it makes landfall and could bring a storm surge described as “unsurvivable.” CBC reportsHurricane Hanna to disappear on Monday?Former hurricane downgraded to tropical storm, then to tropical depression, NHC says. Hurricane Humberto takes aim at BermudaHurricane Humberto will hit Bermuda Wednesday night, forecasters say. Cyclone Dorian heading towards UKHurricane Dorian, weakened to post-tropical cyclone, finishes lashing Canada before heading off towards UK.Dorian hits Canadian province of Nova ScotiaHundreds of thousands without power in Canadian province of Nova Scotia after Dorian makes landfall, causing heavy damage. Canada braces for Hurricane DorianAfter devastating the Bahamas and leaving destruction in the Carolinas, Hurricane Dorian heads for Canada's Atlantic provinces.Jewish groups provide emergency help to Bahamas after hurricaneJewish groups mobilize to help, after at least 7 confirmed dead in Hurricane Dorian, with death toll expected to rise.Chabad emissaries: 'No one should be alone during a hurricane'Hurricane Dorian makes its way to Florida coast as Jewish agencies prepare to help community. Hurricane Dorian to continue pummeling the BahamasSouth Carolina, Georgia, issue mandatory evacuation orders along coast as Hurricane Dorian prepares to turn towards the southeastern US.Evacuations in South Carolina, Georgia as hurricane approachesSouth Carolina’s and Georgia's Governors order evacuations as Hurricane Dorian threatens.Hurricane Dorian grows to category fiveDorian has strengthened to the highest category on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale and is capable of catastrophic destruction.Winds from Hurricane Dorian begin to strike BahamasHurricane continues to strengthen as tropical storm winds begin to batter Bahamas. Multiple east coast states to be affected.Hurricane Dorian grows to category fourHurricane Dorian expected to grow even stronger as it crosses the Bahamas before skirting Florida.Hurricane Dorian strengthens to Category 3Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it approaches Florida. 'Be aware and be safe'Watch President Donald Trump's message as the US prepares for Hurricane Dorian.Georgia Governor declares state of emergencyGeorgia Governor Brian Kemp declares state of emergency for 12 South Georgia counties ahead of the arrival of Hurricane Dorian.Hurricane Dorian strengthens as it nears coast FloridaSunshine State braces for possible Category 3 hurricane over holiday weekend. State of emergency in Florida as hurricane approachesGovernor Ron DeSantis declares state of emergency Wednesday as Hurricane Dorian inches toward the Sunshine State.Florida and Puerto Rico brace for Hurricane DorianFlorida governor urges residents to prepare a week's worth of food, water, and medicine. Hurricane Barry downgraded to tropical stormNational Weather Service warns flooding caused by Barry still presents life-threatening danger.Get ready: Hurricanes are on the wayThe 2019 hurricane season will be 'near normal.' But normal can still be devastating. Search and recovery efforts continue in Mexico BeachThirty-nine residents currently remain unaccounted for in Mexico Beach after category 4 Hurricane Michael roared ashore on Florida PanhandleFloating above Hurricane MichaelYou have a job to do and it is up to you to do it, not to groan or complain, but realize that you are the modern day Noahs who the world is rooting for to succeed. Hurricane Michael, US Passports, Trump,...the Flood is Coming!Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital, but there are stormclouds ahead.Watch: Drone video of destroyed Panama City schoolDrone video shows gym of Panama City school destroyed by Hurricane Michael.Chabad couple rides out Hurricane Michael: We're here to helpOn Sunday, the rabbi moved to Florida's Panhandle. On Wednesday, Hurricane Michael hit. Trump: Dems disgraced themselves during Kavanaugh hearingsPresident Trump calls 'Fox News@Night' to discuss federal Hurricane Michael response, midterm elections, Saudi Arabia, and more. Hurricane Michael downgraded to tropical stormHurricane Michael makes landfall just short of Cat. 5, weakens to tropical storm over central Georgia.Hurricane Michael turns 'extremely dangerous'National Weather Service warns locations may be 'uninhabitable' for weeks or months. Chabad airlifts kosher food to hurricane-affected Jews150 pounds of kosher food airlifted to Wilmington, N.C. hours before Yom Kippur.Watch: What will it look like when Florence floods an area?Computer-generated images show what the forecast for Hurricane Florence mean - in real-life terms. Watch live: Hurricane Florence hits the CarolinasHurricane Florence makes landfall as a Category 1 storm, North Carolina governor warns that residents have 'days more to go.' Trump admin 'sparing no expense' in hurricane reliefWhite House preparing 'critical resources' in response to Hurricane Florence.Trump declares state of emergency in Virginia ahead of hurricaneAnnouncement follows similar one for the Carolinas. Governor of Georgia also declares state of emergency for that state.Powerful hurricane approaches the USHurricane Florence strengthens to a Category 4 storm, expected to strengthen further before hitting Nor, South Carolina and Virginia. Hurricane Lane set to pummel Maui and Oahu“The guardian of Israel neither slumbers nor sleeps," Chabad of Maui tells locals. "Stay safe friends."What has NASA learned watching hurricanes from space?Hurricane season is underway, and for the second season, NASA scientists will be able to measure wind speeds through heavy rain from space. Florida policeman suspended over anti-Semitic Facebook postsPolice officer posts anti-Semitic jokes, statements, on Facebook. Police department: We take these allegations 'extremely seriously.' 'Pray for everybody in Florida'Death toll rises to four, 2 million people lose power as Irma devastates Florida.Foreign Ministry issues warnings on new category 5 hurricaneIsrael warns citizens to stay out of path of powerful hurricane as Florida declares a state of emergency. 'Streets are flooded, houses badly damaged'Watch: Bnei Akiva emissaries in Houston report widespread flooding following hurricane strike. 16 dead as Hurricane Matthew pounds US east coastAfter killing hundreds in Caribbean, hurricane rips across Florida, Georgia, Carolinas and up to Virginia. |
