Charles sends message to Canada’s governor-general following storm Fiona The King said he and the Queen Consort wanted to send their ‘profound sympathy to the people of Atlantic Canada’. The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Climate crisis is creating stronger hurricanes than ever before. Here’s why The hurricane had sustained winds of 155mph just hours before it is expected to make landfall in Florida The Independent UK · Sep 28, 2022
Puerto Rico seeks a U.S. waiver to allow for more fuel shipments to the island Puerto Rico's governor has requested the U.S. government waive a federal law and allow more fuel shipments to the island over concerns of a dwindling supply of diesel in the wake of Hurricane Fiona. WEKU · Sep 28, 2022
Canada sees suspected carbon monoxide cases in wake of Fiona A Canadian hospital says it is treating several patients for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning as many people in the Atlantic area hit by post-tropical storm Fiona are using generators for electricity The Independent UK · Sep 27, 2022
In letter to Biden, Puerto Rico governor requests Jones Act waiver to ease fuel shortage MIAMI — Puerto Rico Gov. Pedro Pierluisi on Tuesday asked President Joe Biden to partially waive maritime shipping restrictions so more diesel and other fuels can arrive on the island immediately, a week after Hurricane Fiona knocked out the territory’s electrical grid and left residents relying on generators for daily… McClatchy Washington Bureau · Sep 27, 2022
Fiona was one of Canada's worst natural disasters, but evacuations prevented greater losses in Atlantic Canada Forty-eight hours after post-tropical cyclone Fiona’s devastating impacts on areas of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador and Québec’s Magdalen Islands we can now start to reflect on the magnitude of what has just happened. The Conversation · Sep 27, 2022
Trudeau tours storm-hit Atlantic Canada as power outages persist Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Tuesday started a tour of Atlantic Canada, where thousands were still without power after record-setting storm Fiona ravaged the country's east coast, tossing homes into the sea and killing at least three people. Reuters · Sep 27, 2022
Some 503,000 still without power in Puerto Rico after Fiona An estimated 503,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Tuesday after Hurricane Fiona hit on Sept. 18 and caused an island-wide power outage for its 3.3 million people. Reuters · Sep 27, 2022
Puerto Rican municipal workers pitch in as power outages persist Puerto Rican government workers tried to forge their own path to restoring power on Monday, when about 40% of the island was without electricity more than a week after Hurricane Fiona struck. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
Canadian navy vessel headed to areas hit hardest by Fiona Canada’s defense minister says 100 soldiers have been deployed to each of three Atlantic provinces hit by former Hurricane Fiona The Independent UK · Sep 26, 2022
Trudeau to survey Fiona damage as residents battle blackouts Prime Minister Justin Trudeau plans to visit Canada's storm-ravaged eastern provinces as soon as this week, as thousands of residents were still without power more than two days after storm Fiona swept homes into the sea and left at least one person dead. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
About 746,000 still without power in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Fiona An estimated 746,000 homes and businesses were still without power in Puerto Rico on Monday morning after Hurricane Fiona caused an island-wide power outage for its roughly 3.3 million residents. Reuters · Sep 26, 2022
Weather tracker: how did Hurricane Fiona maintain intensity so far north? Tropical systems often strengthen in warmer areas of Atlantic, but can also intensify elsewhere in certain conditions The Guardian - UK · Sep 26, 2022
Lessons from Fiona: Global collaboration is key to preparing for future hurricanes A quick scan of satellite-tracked boat positions in the North Atlantic on Sept. 22 showed that deep within the tight concentric pressure circles of Hurricane Fiona, an “unnamed vessel” was battling 150 kilometre-an-hour winds and 15-metre waves inside the perimeter of the Category 4 cyclone. The Conversation · Sep 25, 2022
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 Puerto Ricans await aid, fret about post-hurricane recovery Officials are fanning out across Puerto Rico to gauge the damage inflicted by Hurricane Fiona
Reuters · Sep 25, 2022 Canadians clean up after Fiona sweeps homes out to sea; one dead It will take several months for Canada to restore critical infrastructure after the powerful storm Fiona left an "unprecedented" trail of destruction, officials said on Sunday, as crews fanned out in five provinces to restore power and clean up fallen trees and debris.
The Independent UK · Sep 25, 2022 Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country’s Atlantic provinces
WEKU · Sep 24, 2022 Fiona destroyed most of Puerto Rico's plantain crops — a staple for people's diet Bananas, papaya and coffee were also affected, according to Puerto Rico's agriculture secretary. The plantain is one of the island's top commodities — and a key ingredient in many traditional dishes.
The Conversation · Sep 24, 2022 Fiona hits Atlantic Canada: Climate change means the region will see more frequent storms Atlantic Canada has been left reeling from the impacts of one of the largest and most dangerous ocean storms to ever hit the region. Hurricane Fiona made landfall as a powerful post-tropical storm on Saturday along the eastern shore of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador, delivering…
Al Jazeera · Sep 24, 2022 Storm Fiona knocks out power as it hits eastern Canada Hurricane Fiona knocks out power in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick as it makes landfall.
The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2022 Hurricane Fiona hits Nova Scotia with ‘historic, extreme event’ plunging 400,000 into darkness Cape Breton mayor warns that it is ‘incredibly dangerous out there’ as residents urged to stay home
WEKU · Sep 24, 2022 Fiona's floods devastated their homes. These residents are ready to start over Days after the storm, residents in coastal Salinas, Puerto Rico, aren't waiting for help from the authorities. They're using bulldozers and backhoes to clear debris and rubble left in Fiona's wake.
WEKU · Sep 24, 2022 Canadian military to help clean up Fiona's devastation Canadian troops are being sent to assist the recovery from the devastation of storm Fiona, which swept away houses, stripped off roofs and knocked out power across the country's Atlantic provinces.
Wales Online · Sep 24, 2022 A tremendous storm is heading straight for Canada forecasters warn it could be one of the most severe weather events in the country’s history
Daily Mirror · Sep 24, 2022 Hurricane Fiona makes landfall as Canada braced for 'worst storm in history' Emergency notifications about the storm have been sent and shelters have been prepared, as authorities warned people to stay inside, charge devices and avoid coastlines