Tag: warnings
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They were Israel’s eyes on the border, but their warnings about Hamas went unheard
TEL AVIV — They were Israel’s eyes on the border with Gaza, but former soldiers from a military observation unit say their warnings about suspicious Hamas activity ahead of the Oct. 7 terror attacks were repeatedly ignored. A year later, they are still seeking answers. “If I had been valued a little more — not…
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Hurricane Milton strengthens, triggers storm surge warnings for Florida’s Gulf Coast
The Mexican government has issued a hurricane warning for the Yucatan Peninsula coast from Celestun to Rio Lagartos Gov. Ron DeSantis told a news conference Sunday that an around-the-clock operation to clear debris and fallen trees from Helene was underway ahead of Milton’s arrival, to minimize the threat from flying objects. He said Milton is…
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As extreme weather forecasts get better, warnings struggle to cut through
Before Hurricane Helene began ravaging swaths of the southeastern U.S., Amanda Wright had expected a little rain and maybe some flooding to hit the area around Knoxville, Tennessee, where she lives. It wasn’t until friends more than two hours away in Asheville, North Carolina, started posting warnings to Facebook that Wright realized how dangerous the…
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In the wake of Hurricane Helene, questions emerge about government warnings and response
Spokespeople for the city and Buncombe County, which includes Asheville, didn’t immediately respond to requests for comment about residents’ criticisms. Cooper said at a news conference Monday that people are working nonstop to provide food, water and help. He said flooding and continuously rising rivers have prevented first responders from entering some communities. At a…