Belize Natural Disasters News Monitoring Service

North American houses turn to mush in a flood. What can we do about it?

TreeHugger asked two experts, Alex Wilson and Steve Mouzon, for their thoughts. The typical North American house is not designed to get wet. In fact, if you read How water damages a flooded house — and what can be saved in the Washington Post, you have to …

Baby born at home after hospital turned mother away

COROZAL TOWN, Wed. Sept. 19, 2018– News of a woman giving birth to a baby boy at a relative’s home after she was told by the Corozal Community Hospital that she wasn’t ready to deliver, spread like wildfire on social media yesterday. Fortunately, the baby …

Earthquakes star Chris Wondolowski chases MLS goals record

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Chris Wondolowski goes to work for the San Jose Earthquakes with little fanfare, the pursuit of Landon Donovan’s Major League Soccer career scoring mark hardly weighing on his mind as he focuses his energy on providing an example …

SPTC weighs in on the approval of docks and piers

Saturday, September 15th, 2018 The recent increase in the construction of new docks along the eastern coast of Ambergris Caye remains a hot topic among residents and businesses owners, especially those along the beach. The island’s led authority, The San …

New FAO project seeks to strengthen fisherfolk organizations in seven Caribbean countries

September 11, 2018 (Bridgetown, Barbados) – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will launch the Developing Organizational Capacity for Ecosystem Stewardship and Livelihoods in Caribbean Small-Scale Fisheries (StewardFish) …

2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season at its peak; be prepared!

Maya Farmers in South Belize Hold Strong to Their Climate Change Experiment

Biodiversity, Caribbean Climate Wire, Climate Change, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food & Agriculture, Green Economy, Headlines, Latin America & the Caribbean, Natural Resources, Poverty …

EDITORIAL – September 7th. 2018

The Tenth of September 2018 comes at a good time to remind Belizeans contemplating what they should do in the approaching referendum, that courage and valour are part of our heritage. The Baymen who decided to stand and fight were stout-hearted Belizeans …

Maya Farmers in Central Belize Hold Strong to Their Climate Change Experiment

Biodiversity, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Editors' Choice, Environment, Featured, Food & Agriculture, Green Economy, Natural Resources, TerraViva United Nations Magnus Tut a member of the Trio Cacao Farmers Association cuts open a …

Tropical Storm Gordon brings hurricane watch to Gulf Coast

PUNTA GORDA, Belize (AP) — Three people have been arrested and charged with murder in the death of a 68-year-old Missouri woman who retired to the coast of Belize, authorities in the Central American nation said Monday. The body of Sherris Stringham was …

3 teens charged with murder of Missouri woman in Belize

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Tropical Storm Gordon lashed South Florida with heavy rains and high winds on Monday and is expected to strengthen into a hurricane when it hits the central U.S. Gulf Coast. Gordon formed into a tropical storm near the Florida …

3 charged with murder of Missouri woman in Belize

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Kristine Froeba: Hurricane Katrina diary — Where were you 13 years ago today?

(image courtesy of David Mora) I hear it’s pouring rain today in New Orleans. How apt. Most of my friends say they will not watch television today. I haven’t seen my friend Kim Abramson in person for years, but today her Instagram post was one of grief, …

2016 Atlantic Hurricane Season Fast Facts

Here is a look at the 2016 Atlantic hurricane season. Facts: The 2016 Atlantic hurricane season ran from June 1 to November 30. The areas covered include the North Atlantic Ocean, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The National Weather Service defines …

JJ Watt raises record $41.6 million for Hurricane Harvey recovery effort

The foundation of Houston Texans star JJ Watt on Monday said it has raised $41.6 million for Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, making its crowd-sourced fundraiser the largest in history.  Watt in a statement said the money has been used to fix and …

Land trafficking in Lima’s hill ecosystems, oil spills in Venezuela, floods in Colombia

The most popular stories from our Spanish-language service, Mongabay-Latam, this past week investigated how land trafficking is destroying Lima’s fragile hill ecosystems; government inaction and oil spills in Venezuela; open borders for wildlife …

EARTHQUAKE – USGS 7.3 Yaguaraparo, Venezuela, NEAR TRINIDAD

An earthquake measuring 7.3 by U.S.G.S at Yaguaraparo, Venezuela, and approximately 130 miles west of Port Of Spain, TRINIDAD occurred at 3.31pm Today. Details of this BREAKING NEWS will be available shortly

Small yet strong: the Caribbean embraces the quest for resilience

A year ago, hurricanes Irma and Maria wreaked havoc in the Caribbean, making small nations like Dominica lose more than 200% of its annual GDP in a matter of hours. Today, many countries are still rebuilding. With the threats of climate change – which …

SAMOA pathway midterm review meeting underway in San Pedro Town

A regional preparatory meeting to review what is known as the SAMOA pathway officially started on Monday, August 6th in San Pedro Town. SAMOA which means, ‘Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action’, is a ten-year-program adopted in …

Homeless Woman’s Life saved by Breast Cancer Angels

On 09/06/18, BCA received a letter from a client that they had saved her life by providing her with housing assistance LOS ALAMITOS, CALIFORNIA , USA, September 19, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On September 6, 2018 – Breast Cancer Angels …

Daniel Salas of ServiceMaster By Glenn’s Earns IICRC Water Damage Restoration

ServiceMaster By Glenn’s is proud to announce that certified technician Daniel Salas has earned his Water Damage Restoration Certificate. VERO BEACH, FLORIDA, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ServiceMaster by Glenn’s, a …

Demand for Tarps Surges in Preparation for Hurricane Florence

Company rapidly meets the needs of businesses and consumers bracing for Hurricane Florence ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN, UNITED STATES, September 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With more than 1 million people now bracing for the Hurricane Florence and …

Critical Advice for Storm Preparation: Create a Digital Home Inventory

With Hurricane Florence hours from landfall, this home services firm is urging consumers to take this step and protect their valuables SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY, USA, September 12, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- According to a Consumer Reports survey …

EKOGRID In-Situ Remediation Proves Ecological and Cost Efficient for Industrial Polluted Oil Site

Land owner taps EKOGRID electrokinetic oxidation technology to clean up polluted land and office premises; on par with estimated minimum mass transfer cost HELSINKI, FINLAND, September 4, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Contaminated land and water …

Team Rubicon named the 2018 Humanitarian Organization of the Year by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The 2018 Sam Carocci Humanitarian Disaster Relief Award to Team Rubicon for its support of St. Vincent de Paul’s disaster recovery work in Puerto Rico. IRVING, TX, UNITED STATES, August 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Diego, CA: Today the …

Expert Speakers from US Air Force and Royal Navy join 7th Annual Military Flight Training Conference

SMi Reports:New developments in Military Flight Training Conference as senior military representatives from US and UK join international host of expert speakers LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In less than 2 months …

The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center Hosts One of the Largest Regional Meetings in SCUBAnauts History

CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, August 23, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday August 18th, the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center hosted The SCUBAnauts International, Inc. in one of their largest regional meetings to date. Four chapters of the …

America's Volunteer Fire Departments In Crisis

Bill Fawell, Rep Candidate in 17th Congressional District IL. announced his “Volunteer Fire Department Act” to save America’s Volunteer Fire Departments. GALENA, ILLINOIS, USA, August 22, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- “In traveling the 17th …

GFA Launches Disaster Relief Effort to Aid Victims of 'Grave' Kerala Flooding

Helpers make ‘please pray’ appeal as emergency supplies are rushed to Indian state hit by worst flooding in almost a century STONEY CREEK, ON, CANADA, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GFA World (Formerly:Gospel for Asia, www.gfa.ca ) has …

EKOGRID In-Situ Remediation Removes Oil Pollution at Tallinn Site in Just Three Months

Oil pollution discovered after work began on a five story apartment building HELSINKI, FINLAND, August 21, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Greentech remediation specialists Eko Harden Technologies (EHT) Oy today announces that it has completed an …

Financial Services are behind the global average on climate change disclosure

Datamaran – the leading platform that analyzes ESG disclosure – releases a brief on the TCFD signatories’ disclosure of climate change risks LONDON, GREATER LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 20, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Financial Services are …

Hispanic-Owned Contractor 360° Energy Solutions Ranks No. 826 on the 2018 Inc. 5000 with Three-Year Sales Growth of 605%

Inc. Magazine Unveils 37th Annual List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies—the Inc. 5000 MIAMI, FL, USA, August 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Inc. magazine today ranked 8(a) Hispanic-Owned Government Contractor 360° Energy Solutions …

Scubanauts Dive Into Their Next Regional Meeting at the Clearwater Community Volunteers Center

The Clearwater Community Volunteers Center opens facility to newest nonprofit Scubanauts, a group that teaches kids diving skills for improving the environment CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, USA, August 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On Saturday August …

Trusted Vacation Rental Company announces The Best Caribbean Islands to visit in the offseason

This Autumn is a great time to visit the Caribbean. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, August 16, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It’s not always possible to choose the perfect time to go on vacation, and if you need to recharge between the months of August …

Location based Alerting Start Up will only send you relevant alerts

An Australian startup has produced an App that can help Cities send citizens relevant alerts SYDNEY, NSW, AUSTRALIA, August 10, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- An Australian startup has produced an App that can help Cities send citizens relevant …

An Interview with Acting Chief of the Continental Movement Coordination Centre has been released

SMi Reports: The Military Airlift and Air-to-Air Refuelling conference will convene in Rome on the 4th and 5th December 2018. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 9, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 19th annual Military Airlift and Air-to-Air …

OnPage partners with Swan Island Networks to Elevate Crisis Communications to Situation Awareness

Partnerships empowers security and operations teams with audible alert automation and crisis communications. WALTHAM, MA, UNITED STATES, August 1, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OnPage, the leader in Incident Alert Management and critical …

Operation Barbecue Relief Deploys to Carr Fire in California

Operation Barbecue Relief (OBR) sent its Command Center, Smoker trailer “Boss Hog” and expert team of barbecue chefs and other volunteers to Redding, California PECULIAR, MO, US, July 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Operation Barbecue Relief …

How Does a Hospital Stay Open When Its Water Supply is Cut?

The first time a Utah hospital used an emergency water filtration system was a success SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH, USA, July 31, 2018 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Early Saturday morning, July 14, flash flood waters that ran over the site of the 2017 Brian …