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The article focuses on the impact of the weather such as flood, storm, and heat to the people in the U.S. It mentions that the hot weather has resulted to the death of 175 Americans and said to be the cause of various damages such as the seven-hour thunderstorm occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania that left 50,000 homeless and 200 million dollars in damages. It states that the inability of animals such as dogs and chickens to sweat like humans during hot seasons may result to heart attacks. It adds that the emergence of drought due to the combination of low rainfall and high temperatures has resulted to the declaration of drought disasters in 30 states in the U.S. It presents advice from weather scientists Dr. Kenneth Bird on how to cope with the hot weather such as going into cool places.

The article discusses various commercial airline companies such as Southwest Airlines that have reportedly added weather-sensing equipment to their aircraft fleets in an efforts to bolster weather forecasts as of June 2014. According to the article, weather-sensing gear on airplanes can assist with predictions involving storms and atmospheric conditions such as turbulence. The U.S. National Weather Service's weather balloon program is examined, along with advancements in airplane technology.

A piece is presented concerning the great storm in Chesapeake. The author relates her experience during the storm such as wreckage of passegers' property and landing of the boat on the ground, bird's nest she found that is surrounded by debris tangled together like pick-up sticks, and his curiosity of what Russian cosmonaut Alexey Leonov said that the Earth is round when viewed from space.

The article reports on the storm that hit Crenshaw County in Alabama. It mentions that its aftermath led to damages in two poultry farms without fatalities nor injuries on their owners. An overview of the experience of farmer David Pippin during the storm which affected their farm in the Live Oak Community is also presented.

The article offers tips on how to remain business online and open line communication during a major weather situation.

The article focuses on the devastation by typhoon Haiyan in Asia in 2013 and Asia's vulnerability to natural catastrophe. It mentions the majority of losses incurred in Philippines from the storm are expected to be uninsured and the effect on insurance and reinsurance companies in the region is expected to be limited.

The article offers information related to economic loss of Philippines due to the typhoon Yolanda that hit the Philippines on November 8, 2013. It mentions that the storm affects badly economy and infrastructure of Philippines. It reports that more than 5,500 people were killed, about 4 million displaced and countless towns were levelled, including the city of Taliban, the regional economic capital Tacloban in the storm.

The article offers the author's insights and experiences at Okaloosa Island, a beach resort located between Fort Walton Beach and Destin in Florida, during rainy days due to Tropical Storm Debbie. The author mentions that rainy days at beach is not bad at all because it provides a moody beauty to the beach. The author mentions their activities at the beach such as watching the sunset, fine dining, and a dolphin cruise at HarborWalk Village in Destin.

In this article, the author being the president of the New Jersey State Bar Association (NJSBA) offers information on the efforts of NJSBA and its volunteers to help individuals and businesses whose lives suffered due to Hurricane Sandy in 2012. The author also mentions about the New Jersey Lawyers Assistance Program and Mass Disaster Response Program to help the storm victims.

The article reports on the snowstorm incident which affects several people in New York on February 26, 2010. It stresses that the snowstorm has affected million of homes and businesses located at the Central part of Hudson Valley. The storm was considered as the second largest storm to affect the whole area of Central Hudson. It mentions that people in the state has helped in restoring the area which include 98 tree-trimming crews who help in removing limbs from the overhead wire systems.

The article offers information on how to determine hurricane season in New Orleans, Louisiana. It notes that the hurricane have tendencies to strike in late August and early September based from the arrivals of Hurricanes Gustav, Ike, and Katrina. It presents a time frame of sub-seasons that predicts the danger of bad weather conditions including the shoulder tropical season from June to July, high tropical season from August to September, and low tropical season during November.

The article focuses on the PGA Tour golf tournament the AT&T National Pro-Am at Pebble Beach, California. Golfer Dustin Johnson won his first victory on the Tour. The event was shortened from 72 to 54 holes and its final play postponed one day due to a severe storm which struck the area creating dangerous conditions.

The article reports on the $1 million aid by Digicel Co., a mobile provider, to support the relief efforts in Haiti following four major storms in the country that left hundreds dead and thousands more in need of food, water and shelter. The aid is divided into $400,000 for non-governmental organizations, $400,000 of free mobile services, and $200,000 for direct distribution. The relief supplies food containers, medical kits, kitchen and other necessities for the population.

The article focuses on the opening of the Three Rivers Casino in Florence, Oregon despite a coastal storm in December 2007. The article explains that shortly before the opening, the power went out but, soon after, the establishment and restaurants were full. Chief of the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua and Siuslaw Indians David Brainard states that he hopes that this is a form of self sufficiency for the tribe.

The article reports that the Governor of Georgia, Nathan Deal, declared a state of emergency for seven counties in Georgia. Particular focus is given to the impact of several storms that occurred across the U.S. Topics including the assistance of the governor for disaster recovery, declaration of emergencies due to ice storms, and the efforts of the state officials to ensure availability of state resources, are also discussed.

Reflects on people's attitudes towards snow storm warnings in Alabama. Panic buying of perishables; Cold weather clothing; Extended family time; Power outage.

Examines the response of Ontario's private sector to the 1998 ice storm. Lessons of cooperation and mutual dependence; Heightened awareness among urban dwellers of the difficulties faced in rural communities; The ability of Canadians to marshall resources and handle a crisis; Appreciable efforts by the federal and provincial governments; The effectiveness in disasters of the Canadian military.

The article describes the heroism of people during Storm Sandy in New York and New Jersey. The author notes that while there were looting, disagreement over gas shortages and shortened temper among victims of the storm, there were incidents of cooperation among people and within communities. She adds that despite the storm "New York Times," "Newsday,", Newark Star-Ledger," "Bergen Record" and Hartford Courant" finished printing their Tuesday edition.

The article presented the author's insights on helping the community affected by the storms in Atlanta, Georgia to Birmingham, Alaska through providing emergency services.

Two letters and responses from the author of the article "In the Path of the Storm" in the September 2011 issue are presented.

The article offers news briefs related to travel industry. Southwest Ltd. is negotiating to reduce its gates at Baltimore-Washington Airport from 26 to 20. The storms in the Mediterranean disrupted cruising operations including that of the Costa Concordia and Grand Princess. Seabourn Cruises will launch the Seabourn Sojourn, second of its three newbuilds, in June 2010.

The article reports on the move of the National Propane Gas Association (NPGA) in holding the Southeastern Convention & Propane Expo. It is reported that NPGA, the propane industry is still determined to hold the said convention in spite of the damage caused by the tornado to the Georgia World Congress Center on March 14, 2008 in Atlanta. However, several changes concerning the relocations of the receptions are incorporated and applied in order to conduct a smooth affair.