NPR Special Coverage: Hurricane Season Brings String Of Storms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94172209&ft=1&f=94172209 In late August, Gustav forced nearly 2 million people to evacuate New Orleans and surrounding cities. In early September, Hanna dumped rain on the U.S. East Coast, while a more powerful storm — Ike — battered Cuba and the Caribbean before inundating the Texas Gulf Coast. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:06:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Hurricane Season Brings String Of Storms http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94172209&ft=1&f=94172209 yes Hovering And Lurching Over Storm-Torn Texas You have to be prepared for just about anything when reporting a breaking story like a hurricane, but NPR's Carrie Kahn wasn't quite ready for a helicopter ride over Texas. Sat, 27 Sep 2008 13:06:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95128717&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95128717&ft=1&f=94172209 You have to be prepared for just about anything when reporting a breaking story like a hurricane, but NPR's Carrie Kahn wasn't quite ready for a helicopter ride over Texas. 0 no You have to be prepared for just about anything when reporting a breaking story like a hurricane, but NPR's Carrie Kahn wasn't quite ready for a helicopter ride over Texas.

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]]> Houston Mayor: Don't Forget Ike Victims Houston Mayor Bill White has asked the federal government for $2 billion to help his city rebound from the impact of Hurricane Ike. He's trying to make sure Ike victims aren't forgotten in the rush to forge a Wall Street bailout. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 13:24:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95090070&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95090070&ft=1&f=94172209 Houston Mayor Bill White has asked the federal government for $2 billion to help his city rebound from the impact of Hurricane Ike. He's trying to make sure Ike victims aren't forgotten in the rush to forge a Wall Street bailout. 205 no Houston Mayor Bill White has asked the federal government for $2 billion to help his city rebound from the impact of Hurricane Ike. He's trying to make sure Ike victims aren't forgotten in the rush to forge a Wall Street bailout.

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]]> Coast Guard Unclogs Houston Ship Channel Earlier this month, Hurricane Ike shut down the Houston Ship Channel. That left 150 tankers, cargo vessels and container ships waiting offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard started work the next day to get the channel reopened. It had to restore navigational aids in the waters off the coast of Texas. Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:19:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95076201&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95076201&ft=1&f=94172209 Earlier this month, Hurricane Ike shut down the Houston Ship Channel. That left 150 tankers, cargo vessels and container ships waiting offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard started work the next day to get the channel reopened. It had to restore navigational aids in the waters off the coast of Texas. 0 no Earlier this month, Hurricane Ike shut down the Houston Ship Channel. That left 150 tankers, cargo vessels and container ships waiting offshore. The U.S. Coast Guard started work the next day to get the channel reopened. It had to restore navigational aids in the waters off the coast of Texas.

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]]> Galveston Paper Undaunted By Hurricane Galveston Island off the coast of Texas was devastated by Hurricane Ike last week. Though the island was ruined, the Galveston daily newspaper published every day. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 16:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94868843&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94868843&ft=1&f=94172209 Galveston Island off the coast of Texas was devastated by Hurricane Ike last week. Though the island was ruined, the Galveston daily newspaper published every day. 0 no Galveston Island off the coast of Texas was devastated by Hurricane Ike last week. Though the island was ruined, the Galveston daily newspaper published every day.

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]]> Galveston Evacuee Assesses Damage Galveston resident Merri Edwards, a local historian, has been blogging for Weekend Edition's Sunday Soapbox since Hurricane Ike barreled through Texas. She recently returned to her home and found most of it under 3 feet of water. She has had to rent an apartment in a nearby town. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 09:29:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94862540&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94862540&ft=1&f=94172209 Galveston resident Merri Edwards, a local historian, has been blogging for Weekend Edition's Sunday Soapbox since Hurricane Ike barreled through Texas. She recently returned to her home and found most of it under 3 feet of water. She has had to rent an apartment in a nearby town. 0 no Galveston resident Merri Edwards, a local historian, has been blogging for Weekend Edition's Sunday Soapbox since Hurricane Ike barreled through Texas. She recently returned to her home and found most of it under 3 feet of water. She has had to rent an apartment in a nearby town.

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]]> Future Of Bolivar Peninsula Uncertain After Ike On Texas' Bolivar Peninsula, entire towns were annihilated by Hurricane Ike. Some residents can no longer tell where their houses once stood, and authorities want them to leave. Some fear that once they do, they might never be allowed back. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 14:08:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94766238&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94766238&ft=1&f=94172209 On Texas' Bolivar Peninsula, entire towns were annihilated by Hurricane Ike. Some residents can no longer tell where their houses once stood, and authorities want them to leave. Some fear that once they do, they might never be allowed back. 0 no On Texas' Bolivar Peninsula, entire towns were annihilated by Hurricane Ike. Some residents can no longer tell where their houses once stood, and authorities want them to leave. Some fear that once they do, they might never be allowed back.

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]]> Galveston Still Off-Limits To Residents A political brawl has broken out on the Texas island as residents push to return to their homes after Hurricane Ike. Officials say there's no way to accommodate them without power and services. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94759120&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94759120&ft=1&f=94172209 A political brawl has broken out on the Texas island as residents push to return to their homes after Hurricane Ike. Officials say there's no way to accommodate them without power and services. 0 no A political brawl has broken out on the Texas island as residents push to return to their homes after Hurricane Ike. Officials say there's no way to accommodate them without power and services.

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]]> Wyclef Jean Describes Haiti's Devastation Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need. Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94751405&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94751405&ft=1&f=94172209 Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need. 0 no Musician and singer Wyclef Jean returned to his native Haiti to see first hand the damage that three hurricanes have done to the country in less than a month. Wyclef describes the devastation he saw, his philanthropic foundation and how the international community can help address Haiti's growing need.

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]]> In Galveston, Texas, Ike Hits Historic Buildings Among the many structures Hurricane Ike damaged or washed away are some historic sites in Galveston, Texas. The famed Balinese Room, where Frank Sinatra once sang, and other landmarks were in Ike's path. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 17:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94729672&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94729672&ft=1&f=94172209 Among the many structures Hurricane Ike damaged or washed away are some historic sites in Galveston, Texas. The famed Balinese Room, where Frank Sinatra once sang, and other landmarks were in Ike's path. 0 no Among the many structures Hurricane Ike damaged or washed away are some historic sites in Galveston, Texas. The famed Balinese Room, where Frank Sinatra once sang, and other landmarks were in Ike's path.

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]]> After Ike, Refined Oil In Short Supply Oil company officials say it may be more than a week before gasoline supply problems caused by Hurricane Ike are resolved. As many refineries regain electricity and attempt to reopen, gasoline remains in high demand. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:02:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94731384&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94731384&ft=1&f=94172209 Oil company officials say it may be more than a week before gasoline supply problems caused by Hurricane Ike are resolved. As many refineries regain electricity and attempt to reopen, gasoline remains in high demand. 0 no Oil company officials say it may be more than a week before gasoline supply problems caused by Hurricane Ike are resolved. As many refineries regain electricity and attempt to reopen, gasoline remains in high demand.

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]]> Ike Brings Back Katrina's Bad Memories Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. Authorities say it may be another week before power is restored. For people who survived Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 11:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94699111&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94699111&ft=1&f=94172209 Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. Authorities say it may be another week before power is restored. For people who survived Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories. 0 no Houston residents are still coping with no electricity and waiting in long lines for water and ice. Authorities say it may be another week before power is restored. For people who survived Hurricane Katrina, the storm has brought back painful memories.

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]]> Ike's Homeless Bide Time In Shelters Across Texas Across Texas, the Red Cross has opened shelters to help people whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. About 42,000 people slept in the shelters Saturday, and many are still using the cots lined up in gymnasiums, schools and churches — like one in Brazoria, a small town about an hour south of Houston. Wed, 17 Sep 2008 09:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94699108&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94699108&ft=1&f=94172209 Across Texas, the Red Cross has opened shelters to help people whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. About 42,000 people slept in the shelters Saturday, and many are still using the cots lined up in gymnasiums, schools and churches — like one in Brazoria, a small town about an hour south of Houston. 0 no Across Texas, the Red Cross has opened shelters to help people whose homes were destroyed by Hurricane Ike. About 42,000 people slept in the shelters Saturday, and many are still using the cots lined up in gymnasiums, schools and churches — like one in Brazoria, a small town about an hour south of Houston.

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]]> In Galveston, Texas, Hospital Weathers Storm In Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch staff evacuated all patients before Hurricane Ike and stayed through the storm. They used lessons learned during Hurricane Rita. Now, they are preparing to receive new patients. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:28:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94680768&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94680768&ft=1&f=94172209 In Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch staff evacuated all patients before Hurricane Ike and stayed through the storm. They used lessons learned during Hurricane Rita. Now, they are preparing to receive new patients. 0 no In Galveston, University of Texas Medical Branch staff evacuated all patients before Hurricane Ike and stayed through the storm. They used lessons learned during Hurricane Rita. Now, they are preparing to receive new patients.

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]]> A Surge To Restore Power In Texas Half a million people have electricity again in parts of Texas ravaged by Hurricane Ike. But nearly 4 million people are still without power, and energy companies say they are working furiously to restore full power to the Houston area. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 11:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94666332&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94666332&ft=1&f=94172209 Half a million people have electricity again in parts of Texas ravaged by Hurricane Ike. But nearly 4 million people are still without power, and energy companies say they are working furiously to restore full power to the Houston area. 0 no Half a million people have electricity again in parts of Texas ravaged by Hurricane Ike. But nearly 4 million people are still without power, and energy companies say they are working furiously to restore full power to the Houston area.

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]]> Ike Forces Historic Recovery Efforts In Texas Hurricane Ike delivered a tremendous beating to the Gulf area, but now Texas faces the biggest recovery effort in state history. The Rev. Rudy Rasmus and Univision correspondent Fernando Pizarro discuss how everyday people of Houston are dealing with the devastation of the storm. Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661941&ft=1&f=94172209 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94661941&ft=1&f=94172209 Hurricane Ike delivered a tremendous beating to the Gulf area, but now Texas faces the biggest recovery effort in state history. The Rev. Rudy Rasmus and Univision correspondent Fernando Pizarro discuss how everyday people of Houston are dealing with the devastation of the storm. 0 no Hurricane Ike delivered a tremendous beating to the Gulf area, but now Texas faces the biggest recovery effort in state history. The Rev. Rudy Rasmus and Univision correspondent Fernando Pizarro discuss how everyday people of Houston are dealing with the devastation of the storm.

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