Hurricane

What are the hurricane categories and what do they mean? Here’s a breakdown of the scale and wind speeds

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The Atlantic hurricane season begins on June 1 and runs through Nov. 30. Hurricanes are rated on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, which includes five categories based on the storm’s sustained wind speeds. It also estimates possible damage to property, ranging from “some damage” to “catastrophic.” The first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season, Hurricane Erin, … Read more

New DHS chief Markwayne Mullin visits town devastated by Hurricane Helene, promises reforms to FEMA

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Chimney Rock, North Carolina — From the well-worn interior of a fire department in Western North Carolina, Markwayne Mullin reassured local officials that as homeland security secretary, he intends to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency — not eliminate it. Mullin, on his first official visit in his new role, traveled to Chimney Rock, a … Read more