Hurricane Archives

Hurricane Eta: How to Help Central America

Virginia IsaadNovember 10, 2020

by Virginia IsaadNovember 10, 202003423

Before Hurricane Eta downgraded to a tropical storm she wreaked havoc in countries throughout Central America including Honduras, Guatemala, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Tropical Storm Eta brought heavy rainfall to parts of Cuba, the Bahamas, and southern Florida on Monday afternoon...

News and Entertainment

130 Bahamians Seeking Refuge in the U.S. Were Forced Off Ship

Araceli CruzSeptember 9, 2019July 27, 2020

by Araceli CruzSeptember 9, 2019July 27, 202003275

On Sept. 1 Hurricane Dorian hit landfall in the Bahamas and caused immense devastation that officials are still assessing. As of now, officials confirmed the death of at least 43 people, and there will definitely be more. Survivors of Hurricane...

Culture

Lin-Manuel Miranda Inspires Oprah to Give $2 Million to Help Puerto Rico

Araceli CruzApril 9, 2019August 10, 2020

by Araceli CruzApril 9, 2019August 10, 202002416

As President Donald Trump continues to bicker about helping Puerto Rico recover from Hurricane Maria, others are stepping in and doing it themselves. One of those people is Oprah Winfrey, who has taken it upon herself to donate $2 million...

Culture

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks End To Housing Assistance For Displaced Puerto Ricans

Johanna FerreiraJuly 2, 2018September 21, 2020

by Johanna FerreiraJuly 2, 2018September 21, 202001271

Many Puerto Ricans have been displaced since Hurricane Maria hit and devastated the island. The natural disaster swept a lot of people’s homes in September—especially in rural villages. Many fled to Florida or New York for temporary shelter. On Saturday,...