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Boston unveils plans for better protection from flooding
With Hurricane Helene causing damages and death in the Southeast, Boston is testing out removal flood barriers to help protect the city from future weather events.
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Here's what Boston's doing to prevent flooding if disaster strikes
The City of Boston on Friday tested out removable flood barriers in case of emergency — the same barriers that had just helped keep storm surge from swamping a hospital in Tampa amid the devastation of Hurricane Helene. Friday was Boston’s first Deployables Day, a training and demonstration event where, under sunny skies, buildings and city workers practiced putting up…
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Massachusetts volunteers prepare to aid in aftermath of Helene
Dozens of Massachusetts volunteers are down south to help out with immediate support in the wake of Helene.
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‘Hard to relive': Leominster continues to recover 1 year after flooding
A year has passed since a major flooding emergency impacted Leominster, Massachusetts. On Sept. 11, 2023, it just kept raining. Paul Maguy was home, watching the water rise rapidly before he and his wife couldn’t wait any longer, evacuating with the rest of his neighborhood. “Within an hour, we were totally underwater here,” Maguy said. “It was a tough day,…
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Recovery continues one year after devastating floods hit Leominster
It has been one year since a storm caused extreme flash flooding in Worcester County, with Leominster being hit especially hard.
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If Debby damages your basement, here's what's not covered by flood insurance
Debby, now a post-tropical storm, is expected to soak more of the U.S. this weekend. Flood insurance likely won’t cover things kept in your basement.
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Vermont farmers take stock after losing crops to flooding 2 years in a row
Exactly one year to the date of last year’s severe flooding in Vermont, Joe’s Brook Farm was flooded again by the remnants of Hurricane Beryl. This time it was worse.
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As sea levels rise, FloodVision is showing how floods would hit real places
A truck equipped with high-tech equipment is crossing the United States to map real roads and show what it would look like if they were flooded. We caught up with them in Boston as they mapped TD Garden, Faneuil Hall and more.
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WATCH: Heavy rain in South Florida puts more than 7 million people under flood watch
A tropical storm system triggered hundreds of flight delays and cancellations.
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Here's how Leominster residents can seek out FEMA aid
After severe flooding last year and some back and forth with the federal government, some FEMA aid will be awarded to Leominster residents trying to clean up the damage.
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FEMA begins flood damage assistance in Leominster
FEMA originally denied the state’s request for aid for Worcester and Bristol counties after the catastrophic flooding last September, but Gov. Maura Healey appealed and it was approved by President Biden earlier this month.
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Leominster residents can begin applying for flood damage assistance from FEMA
It wasn’t that long ago that a September storm ripped through Bristol and Worcester counties, leaving behind nothing but turmoil in parts of Massachusetts. Now, there’s help for people who were impacted. For people like the homeowners here on Pleasant Street in Leominster – whose property was damaged so severely from that September rainstorm that they haven’t been able...
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Super weather leading into Memorial Day weekend + 2024's hurricane forecast
Thursday evening: First Alert Day. Scattered rain & Storms. Temps in the 70s. Overnight: Drying out. Humid. Low: 64. Friday: Warm Day. Sunny. High: 83. Saturday: Sun & Clouds. High: 78.
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FIRST ALERT: Strong thunderstorms possible
Today (Thursday): First Alert Day. Midday Showers & Storms. High: 81.
Overnight Tonight: Drying out. Humid. Low: 64.
Friday: Warm Day. Sunny. High: 83.
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Severe thunderstorms bring heavy rain, lightning, damaging winds, hail
We had a First Alert day Thursday for scattered thunderstorms forecast for the afternoon through sunset. We already had a few showers and thundershowers Thursday morning. Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued for parts of Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine, along with flash flood warnings in the Providence, Rhode Island, and New Bedford, Massachusetts, areas. Click here for the latest weather…
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Forecast: Showers and storms Thursday
Today (Thursday): First Alert Day. Midday Showers & Storms. High: 81.
Overnight Tonight: Drying out. Humid. Low: 64.
Friday: Warm Day. Sunny. High: 83.
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Hampton Beach deals with another round of flooding
A day after coastal flooding washed over Hampton Beach, New Hampshire, construction crews worked to clear up the debris. Sunday’s coastal flooding marks the third significant coastal flooding event this year. Along Ocean Boulevard, chunks of asphalt littered the ground where water caved in the walkways. “This year seems to be worse, because the very high tides that we’ve...
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Hampton Beach cleaning up from another round of coastal flooding
This weekend marked the third coastal flooding event in Hampton Beach already this year that sent water flooding into streets and buildings along the shore.
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As storms bring more flooding, Boston considers options to mitigate impacts
After another nor’easter slammed New England this week, with Boston’s Long Wharf impacted by flooding Tuesday. A City of Boston initiative estimates sea levels could rise by 2 to 7 feet by the year 2100. Stone Living Lab is working to test a natural defense system to buffer these storm surges and high tides. The lab is researching the use…
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‘Unconscionable': Leominster shocked by FEMA decision to deny aid after Sept. flooding
Months after severe flooding washed through homes, taking out roadway and causing millions of dollars in damage, the city of Leominster has learned they will not be receiving federal help. FEMA announced the decision earlier this week, and it’s left residents confused and frustrated. “We were told the damage needs to be $3 million countywide, or $ 12 million statewide….