CDC report finds increase in reports of respiratory illness in children after hurricane Katrina; New Orleans Mayor ...News-Medical-NetSunday, May 11, 2008The number of children in the Gulf Coast region after Hurricane Katrina who complained of symptoms of bronchitis, pneumonia and other lower respiratory illnesses rose in the years after the storm, according to a 49-page CDC report released on Thursday, the Washington Post reports.
Sales Tax Holiday Set For Hurricane SuppliesKPLC Lake CharlesSunday, May 11, 2008An upcoming state sales-tax holiday on flashlights, portable generators and other supplies aims to help Louisiana shoppers prepare for the hurricane season.
Hurricane leading Midland when rains cameThe Huntington Herald-DispatchSaturday, May 10, 2008 HURRICANE -- Hurricane scored four runs in the top of the seventh inning to open a 10-4 lead on Cabell Midland in the West Virginia Class AAA Region IV, Section 3 baseball tournament Friday night at Lola Meeks Memorial Field.
Man who lost homes in hurricane wins $97M PowerballDetroit Free PressFriday, May 9, 2008BATON ROUGE, La. _ A construction company owner who lost two homes in Hurricane Katrina claimed a $97-million Powerball prize, a jackpot won off a ticket he bought at a convenience store where he stopped to buy his wife a gallon of milk.
Virginia holds first tax holiday for hurricane preparednessUSA TodayThursday, May 8, 2008Virginians looking to prepare for hurricane season can thank the state for an upcoming tax holiday on items to keep their families ready in case of a storm.
KG prepares for lifeafter hurricane hitsThe Fredericksburg Free Lance-StarSunday, May 11, 2008King George County conducts a disaster relief exercise at King George High, ending a week-long series of events across the state and the nation
Silsbee Man Sentenced for Hurricane FraudKFDM BeaumontFriday, May 9, 2008BEAUMONT TX - United States Attorney Rebecca A. Gregory announced that a 24-year-old Silsbee man has been sentenced to 6 months in federal prison for hurricane related fraud in the Eastern District of Texas.
Area pilots donate their time to transport the sickThe Valley ItemSunday, May 11, 2008It began in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew hit South Florida, and a group of local pilots wanted to help with relief efforts.