NOAA Calls for Changes Following Superstorm Sandy
Weather Underground - 2013-05-16
A report suggests revising the protocol for issuing advisories and warnings.

The government is spending way more on disaster relief than anybody thought
- 2013-05-02

Somerset freeholders to use more of surplus to cover Hurricane Irene costs
NJ.com - 2013-04-29
Somerset County, NJ, dips into surplus funds to get $307,000 to help cover costs related to the hurricane. The county had borrowed $5.6 million soon after the storm. It is electing to use surplus funds rather than raise taxes this year to repay the debt. FEMA had given the county $2 million for Irene payments, and that money was allocated to surplus.

Key Figures on Superstorm Sandy, 6 Months Later
ABC News - 2013-04-29

Cold snap torments those still without heat after Sandy
Reuters - 2013-01-24

Why 58 Representatives Who Voted for Hurricane Katrina Aid Voted Against Aid for Sandy
ProPublica - 2013-01-23

Will Biomimicry Offer a Way Forward, Post-Sandy?
NYTimes.com - 2013-01-05
Designers, architects and urban planners look to principles found in nature as a way of adapting and transitioning human habitat to shorelines, especially those prone to surges.

Senate approves $60.4 billion Superstorm Sandy aid bill
AP - 2012-12-28
The aid, passed by the Senate on Friday, Dec. 28, includes $12 billion for the transportation in the Northeast.

Cost of Coastal Living to Climb Under New Flood Rules - NYTimes.com
- 2012-11-29

Are renewables stormproof? Hurricane Sandy tests solar, wind.
Christian Science Monitor - 2012-11-20
Early assessments say that damage to solar panels and windmills, overall, was not highly substantial. But many installations were to some degree victims of the high winds.

Solar Power as Solution for Storm-Darkened Homes
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-20
But grid-connected inverters can switch of solar electricity during outages.

Sandy's damage to wildlife refuges adds to questions about federal spending
The Washington Post - 2012-11-19

As Coasts Rebuild and U.S. Pays, Repeatedly, the Critics Ask Why
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-19
Federal funding for Sandy reconstruction is expected to exceed $30 billion. Many question the prudence of continuing to subsidize reconstruction in areas that are nearly certain to be destroyed periodically within the course of a single generation.

In Sandy's Wake, A Reshaped Coastline
NPR - 2012-11-16

AP Analysis Shows that Power Restoration After Sandy is About Normal
Associated Press - 2012-11-16

Long Island Power Authority's Flaws Hindered Recovery Efforts
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-14

Federal Flood Insurance Program Faces New Stress
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-13
A program that insures 5.7 million homes near coasts and rivers is under financial threat from high payouts due to major storms and low premiums due to politics.

Sandy's surge affected more than 1.4 million in 11 states
PhysOrg.com/News - 2012-11-13
A map details the areas most affected by coastal flooding.

Factbox: Fewer than 167,000 without power after Sandy, Nor'easter
Reuters - 2012-11-12

Costs from Sandy into the billions as thousands struggle, still, without power
CNN.com - 2012-11-12

Climate Change Report Outlines Perils for U.S. Military
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-10
The National Research Council said society should expect more extreme weather but that it is not ready to face the challenges.

Northeast US energy network on the mend after storm Sandy
Reuters - 2012-11-05

Gasoline falls as Sandy's demand destruction sinks in
Futures Magazines - 2012-11-05

A week after Sandy, New York area slowly coming back to life
Reuters - 2012-11-05
Schools began to reopen in the New York area almost a week after Sandy came through, but there were still challenges in transportation and electricity delivery.

Freezing Temperatures Complicate Storm Recovery
NYTimes.com - 2012-11-04
As many as 40,000 people were without shelter in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.

Lights in lower Manhattan, misery in outer regions
CBS News - 2012-11-04
Mayor Michael Bloomberg forecasts it will be days before gasoline service can be restored. Chaos breaks out at free gasoline distribution depots.

3-D Maps Pictured Sandy's Devastation - Five Years Ago
InsideClimate News - 2012-11-01
This story by InsideClimateNews.com revisits a study that used 3-D renderings to simulate the effects of flooding on coastal cities. The story also goes on to assess Sandy in terms of climate change.

NYC subway creaking back as region assesses damage
Associated Press - 2012-11-01
Thursday morning, Nov. 1, NYC subway trains resumed service after the floods of Hurricane Sandy moved into the city about 8 pm Monday.

Storm Sandy's Damage Will "Take Some Time" as Transit, Power Hit
Bloomberg - 2012-10-31
Damage has been estimated at $50 billion. The story gives various rainfall estimates, some over 11 inches. From the Web site: "More than 11,000 storm victims were using 258 shelters in 16 states, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said yesterday on the conference call."

The scale of post-Sandy challenge in NY, NJ is unprecedented
CBS News - 2012-10-31
From the Web page: "Forecasting firm IHS Global Insight predicted it would cause $20 billion in damage and $10 billion to $30 billion in lost business. Another firm, AIR Worldwide, estimated losses up to $15 billion."

A state-by-state look at the East Coast superstorm
CBS News - 2012-10-31
Where things stand the afternoon of Wednesday, Oct. 31, 2012.

Obama travels to New Jersey as millions begin Sandy recovery effort
guardian.co.uk - 2012-10-31
President cancels campaign events for third day in a row to attend to hurricane matters.

A Close Look at Power Failures in the New York Region - Interactive Graphic -
NYTimes.com - 2012-10-31
A zoomable map of the greater New York region with indications of the extent of the power failures

Assessing Damage From Hurricane Sandy - Graphic
NYTimes.com - 2012-10-31
The New York Times blogs a series of maps showing evacuation zones around wastewater treatment plants, affected subways and other ramifications of Sandy. It includes a map of power failures along the Eastern Seaboard.

Map of Sandy's impact
The Washington Post - 2012-10-31
This map of the eastern seaboard from North Carolina to Connecticut tracks Sandy's path and lists the deaths, power outages, rain levels and other information about the superstorm.

New York Mops Up as Sandy's Floods Recede, Deaths Climb
Bloomberg - 2012-10-31
New York, which has seen its normal water levels rise by 4 to 6 inches since 1960, suffered severe flooding when Sandy passed through on Monday, Oct 30. About a dozen transit tunnels, mostly subways, were flooded and officials anticipated that it would take days to restore service.

Did Climate Change Supersize Hurricane Sandy?
Mother Jones - 2012-10-29
More moisture in the atmosphere, rising sea levels and warmer sea surfaces are effects of climate change that are contributing to the force of Hurricane Sandy.

Hurricane Sandy grounds thousands of flights
The Associated Press - 2012-10-29
Up to 10,000 cancelled for Monday and Tuesday.

Hurricane Sandy: Tens of thousands already without power
CBS News - 2012-10-29
A state-by-state look at the power losses on the day before the landfall of the hurricane.

The "Frankenstorm" and Global Warming
NYTimes.com - 2012-10-29
Experts describe major weather and climate phenomena to discuss how much the Sandy-Nor'easter confluence is part of climate change.

Why Sandy Has Meteorologists Scared in 4 Images
The Atlantic - 2012-10-28
This shows the massive cloud area from a satellite image, an animated graphic of the various weather systems that are converging, a map of the probabilities of storm surges above 6 feet and the NOAA forecast of Sandy tracking through and near the heaviest population areas of the United States.

5 Reasons Why Sandy Is Expected to Be a Superstorm
ABC News - 2012-10-28
Hurricane is forecast to meet a wintry storm from the west and arctic air from the north during the high tides of the full moon. Wind and snow threaten double punches to power lines.

Storm sets off frantic rush for supplies across US East Coast
Reuters - 2012-10-28

Virginia's coast begins seeing effects of superstorm as officials say time to prep running out
The Washington Post - 2012-10-28
Virginia's Eastern Shore could see more than 8 inches of rain; high tides have already pushed sea grass onto the streets of coastal towns.

Hurricane Sandy: 10 statistics that place this powerful storm in perspective
Guardian.co.uk - 2012-10-28
Sandy could break a number of records, such as low atmospheric pressure of 951 millibars to a storm surge in New York City of more than 10.5 feet (the record there in 1960 at Battery Park.)

Isaac Gains Strength Sunday Morning, Aug. 26, 2012, Bears Down on Florida
AP - 2012-08-26

Republicans cancel first day of convention because of Isaac
WashingtonPost.com - 2012-08-25

Tropical Storm Hits Haiti, Leaving Several Dead
NYTimes.com - 2012-08-25

Florida Prepares for Isaac on the Eve of the Republican Convention
AP - 2012-08-25

Isaac Drenches Haiti, Heads to Gulf
AP - 2012-08-25

Energy companies pull staff from Isaac's path
MarketWatch - 2012-08-25

U.S. offshore oil producers brace for Storm Isaac
Reuters - 2012-08-24

Tampa Evacuation Plans in Place in Case of Hurricane during Republican National Convention
Tampa Tribune - 2012-08-24

NOAA forecasts 12 to 17 named tropical storms or hurricanes in 2012
Associated Press - 2012-08-21

At Bronx Building, Tropical Storm Irene's Effects Linger
NYTimes.com - 2011-09-24

New FEMA flood maps could change insurance rates
The phillyBurbs.com - 2011-09-19

Irene's warning: Expect destructive storms more often | Daily Record | dailyrecord.com
- 2011-09-19

Maria threatens islands; rig workers missing as Nate nears in Gulf
MiamiHerald.com - 2011-09-09

Tropical storm Nate poised to become first Gulf of Mexico hurricane of 2011 - St. Petersburg Times
- 2011-09-09

Maria weakens but remains a threat
MiamiHerald.com - 2011-09-08

As Katia blows by the East Coast, Nate and Maria are brewing in tropics
CSMonitor.com - 2011-09-08

Canadian Natural Gas Gains as Storm Threatens U.S. Production
Bloomberg - 2011-09-08

Tropical Cyclone Forecasters' Reference Guide
- 2011-09-08

Tropical Storm Maria forms in the Atlantic - St. Petersburg Times
- 2011-09-07

Hurricane Katia to pass between Bermuda, East Coast: NHC | Reuters
- 2011-09-06

Katia Deep in Atlantic, but Storm Could Make Waves Next Weekend
Matawan-Aberdeen, NJ Patch - 2011-09-06

Heavy Rain Moves Northeast With Lee's Remnants
ABC News - 2011-09-06

Hurricane Katia Strengthens, Still Cat. 2 - Local News - Miami, FL - msnbc.com
- 2011-09-05

Hurricane Katia Weakens Slightly in Open Atlantic, East Coast May Still Get Rain
ABC News - 2011-09-05

Two dead, hundreds of homes burned in Texas wildfires
Reuters - 2011-09-05

Storm drenches Gulf, could cause flooding
Associated Press - 2011-09-04

New Orleans victory is bittersweet for towns flooded by Lee - latimes.com
- 2011-09-04

Tropical Storm Lee forces temporary shutdown of Gulf oil, gas production
NOLA.com - 2011-09-04

UPDATE 1-Hurricane Katia strengthens rapidly over Atlantic | Agricultural Commodities | Reuters
- 2011-09-04

Tropical Storm Lee Lands, Soaks U.S. Gulf Region - Bloomberg
- 2011-09-04

New Orleans mayor warns residents to stay alert for Lee
Reuters - 2011-09-03

Tropical Storm Lee's biggest threat is heavy rainfall, forecasters say
New Orleans Times-Picyune - 2011-09-02

Hurricane Katia: East Coast not out of the woods
The Washington Post - 2011-09-02

Hurricane Katia track shifts west, still not a U.S. impact
TheWeatherSpace.com - 2011-09-02

Flooding may pose some issues for Northeast gas pipelines
Platts - 2011-08-28

Rainfall, Reports of Damage From Hurricane Irene - Interactive
NYTimes.com - 2011-08-28

Travelers wait for flights to resume after Irene
The Associated Press - 2011-08-28

Irene, downgraded to tropical storm, appears to spare NYC the worst; overall death toll at 14; 4 million without power on East Coast
Associated Press via WashingtonPost.com - 2011-08-28

Hurricane Irene Update: 3 Million Without Power; 11 Lives Claimed
International Business Times - 2011-08-28

Hurricane Irene Leaves Flooding, Power Outages in Northeast
ABCnews.com - 2011-08-28

Irene's biggest impact on Maryland is power outages - baltimoresun.com
- 2011-08-28

Millions May Lose Power as Irene Carves Destructive Path - Bloomberg
- 2011-08-27

BGE: 500,000 Could Lose Power
Crofton, MD Patch - 2011-08-27

NYC boards up, shuts down as Irene nears
USATODAY.com - 2011-08-27

Worry More About Irene's Water Than Storm's Wind
Associated Press - 2011-08-27

Hurricane Irene Costs: Hurricane Irene to Deliver Blow to Economy
CNBC - 2011-08-27

State-by-state look at dangers, prep for Irene
Associated Press - 2011-08-27

A look at Irene's wake - and what's ahead
BostonHerald.com - 2011-08-27

Evacuations Ordered in New York as Hurricane Irene Nears
NYTimes.com - 2011-08-27

Hurricane Irene to Cause One of Largest Power Outages?
National Geographic News - 2011-08-27

Pepco anticipates widespread, multi-day power outages
The Washington Post - 2011-08-27

Man killed by limb; 400,000 without power in N.C.
USATODAY.com - 2011-08-27

Atlantic City Electric warns of "extended" power outages during Irene | Atlantic County Regional
- 2011-08-27

Virgina-area Utilities ready for Irene
Richmond Times-Dispatch | Richmond Times-Dispatch - 2011-08-27

Millions May Lose Power as Irene Carves Destructive Path
Bloomberg - 2011-08-27

PSE&G makes final preparations for Hurricane Irene
NJ.com - 2011-08-27

Preparing for Hurricane Irene: How to stay connected
USATODAY.com - 2011-08-27

GlobalResourcesNews stories on the search term: hurricane

Aftermath of Sandy Hits East Coast

Isaac Hits Gulf. Venezuelan Refinery Smolders

Ecology Ranks High in Online News Awards

Pulitzer Works Look at Environmental, Conflict and Natural Resource Issues

Solar-Powered Water Purifier Can Clean 6,500 Gallons a Day

Hurricane Strength Guide

Key Links for Hurricane Preparedness

NatGas Falls as Inventories Rise & Economic Worries Mount

Renewable Energy Technology 2010 Conference

Links for the search term: hurricane

Costliest Hurricanes in the United States

			
Rank:	Name:	Year:	Damage (U.S.)*:
1	Katrina	2005	$105,840,000,000 
2	Sandy	2012	$55,000,000,000 
3	Andrew	1992	$45,561,000,000 
4	Ike	2008	$27,790,000,000 
5	Wilma	2005	$20,587,000,000 
6	Ivan	2004	$19,832,000,000 
7	Charley	2004	$15,820,000,000 
8	Irene	2011	$15,800,000,000 
9	Hugo	1989	$9,739,820,675 
10	Rita	2005	$11,797,000,000 

$1.4 million in aid from Hurricane Irene announced in April 2013, 20 months after August 2011
Hurricane Irene made landfall on New Jersey on Aug. 28, 2013. On April 26, 2013 $1.4 million aid was still being disbursed.

NPR's set of hurricane tracking maps for Sandy in Oct. 2012
These maps look at storm surge levels and the location of crisis centers among other things.

USGS Gulf of Mexico Map Viewer

Hurricane Data Sets from the Hurricane Research Division
Chronologies, timelines especially for the ones that made landfall.

Historic Hurricane Tracks through Florida, with links to costliest storms and other disasters information

Hurricane Spaghetti Models from Cyclocane
Graphical looks at computer simulations of potential tracks of hurricanes

Robert Pielke Jr.'s data on hurricane landfalls

Billion-dollar disasters in 2011, Hurricane Irene was most expensive

climate change — including Hurricane Katrina, Florida’s devastating 2004 hurricane season, and North Dakota river flooding in 2009 — combined to cause 1,689 premature deaths and 760,000 medical visits in the U.S. Researchers calculated that medical expenses totaled $740 million, while they valued the lives lost at $13.3 billion.

NASA - Hurricane Season 2011: Hurricane Katia (Atlantic Ocean)

NASA - Hurricane Season 2011: Hurricane Irene (Atlantic Ocean) Many images, rainfall data and explanations

NOAA Ocean Explorer: Education - Multimedia Discovery Missions | Lesson 14 - Hurricanes | Activities: Comparing Hurricane Categories

53rd Weather Squadron: At the eye of hurricanes

What wind speeds can do - The Washington Post

Hurricane Irene: 12 Ways to Track the Storm Online - Mashable.com

Tracking Hurricane Irene on Google, Bing, Mobile - Search Engine Watch

Hurricane Irene survival guide: How to prepare, what to do, other useful tips | NJ.com

Red Cross: Hurricane Irene Draws Closer