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• African Americans Face Higher Risk of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning From Generators: CPSC

  May 17, 2021

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC warns consumers to take safety precautions with generators during hurricane season due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning, which disproportionately affects African Americans.

• Failing Above-Ground Storage Tanks During Natural Disasters Pose Serious Risks of Air Pollution and Spreading Chemicals to Surrounding Communities: Study

  February 2, 2021

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns of massive chemical spill and air pollution threats from failing above-ground chemical storage tanks during hurricanes and other natural disasters.

• Nursing Home Hurricane Preparedness in Florida Remains Lacking Two Years After Irma

  September 3, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Many Florida nursing homes may not be prepared for this hurricane season two years after a number of deaths, even as the first monster storm bears down on the coast.

• Nursing Homes Unprepared For Natural Disasters, Senate Report Warns

  November 7, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report warns that many nursing homes in the U.S. are not prepared for a natural disaster and makes recommendations to strengthen federal oversight.

• Lawsuit Blames Nursing Home Neglect For Resident’s Death Following Hurricane

  October 8, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A wrongful death lawsuit indicates that residents at a Florida nursing home were left overheating and dehydrating following Hurricane Irma last year.

• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Risks Should Be Avoided in Hurricane’s Aftermath, CDC Warns

  September 18, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The CDC is warning those affected by Hurricane Florence to be aware of carbon monoxide risks following the storm, which has already been linked to two deaths.

• Poland Springs Water Bottles May Be Contaminated with Gasoline: Warning

  February 26, 2013

  Russell Maas

  Poland Spring is warning customers that gasoline may have contaminated some of its large recycled water bottles in the wake...

• Hurricane Irene Insurance Lawsuits Likely To Follow Coverage Denials

  September 1, 2011

  Staff Writers

  A deluge of insurance coverage lawsuits are likely to come in the wake of Hurricane Irene, according to a recent...

• Hurricane Katrina Lawsuit Results in Damages Against Army Corps

  November 23, 2009

  AboutLawsuits

  A federal judge ruled last week in favor of residents from New Orlean’s Lower 9th Ward and St. Bernard Parish...