Central America Natural Disasters Newswire

‘Unprecedented' Erick is first record-setting hurricane of 2025: Morales

Increasing weather extremes are producing a larger human and economic toll. And a lot of dying canaries in coalmines. No major hurricane on record had struck before August on the Pacific coast of Mexico until Erick did so on this mid-June Thursday as a …

After rapid intensification, Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Oaxaca as a Category 3 storm on Thursday, marking the first time ever that a major hurricane has hit Mexico so early in the year. The storm has been rapidly weakening and is forecast to continue to lose strength as the …

Hurricane Erick weakens after landfall in Oaxaca but threatens Jalisco with up to 6 inches of rain

Hurricane Erick made landfall in Oaxaca and is now weakening as it moves north, but Jalisco could still receive up to 6 inches (15 cm) of rain, raising flooding and landslide concerns. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico – Hurricane Erick made landfall in the state of …

1st major hurricane of 2025 season makes landfall in Mexico as Cat 3 storm

The 2025 season's first major hurricane made landfall in Mexico on Thursday morning. Hurricane Erick landed as a Category 3 storm with winds of 125 miles per hour in far western Oaxaca. It was downgraded to a Category 1 storm at 10 a.m. on Thursday, …

Hurricane Erick strengthens to Category 4, threatens Mexico with deadly floods

Hurricane Erick strengthened to an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 early Thursday as it barreled toward Mexico's Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said, warning of potentially deadly floods. Erick is expected to make landfall …

Hurricane Erick makes landfall in Mexico as Category 3 storm

Hurricane Erick made landfall in southern Mexico on Thursday, June 19, as a Category 3 storm. Forecasters warned the storm’s heavy rainfall and strong winds could bring “life-threatening storm surge.”  The storm rapidly intensified from a 40 mph tropical …

Hurricane Erick Uproots Trees, Brings Heavy Rain to Mexico

Hurricane Erick moves inland over Southern Mexico

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Hurricane Erick is now moving inland over southern Mexico near Punta Maldonado. As of this morning, the storm has maximum sustained winds of 85 miles per hour and is moving northwest at 12 miles per hour. The center of Erick is …

Here's a look at the aftermath from Hurricane Erick in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Hurricane Erick causes big waves in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Hurricane Erick causes strong winds, rain in Puerto Escondido, Mexico

Tropics Talk: Major Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico

Tropics Talk: Major Hurricane Erick makes landfall in southern Mexico Erick struck Mexico early Thursday morning at Category 3 strength. Hey there, meteorologist Jim Dickey back with you with another edition of Tropics Talk on this Thursday morning, …

Hurricane Erik Slams Into the Mexican Coast

Hurricane Erik, June 19, 2025. x/ @adnqro June 19, 2025 Hour: 12:55 pm In the early hours of Thursday, Mexico’s National Meteorological Service (SMN) informed that Hurricane Erick had intensified into a Category 4 storm, with sustained winds of 230 …

Hurricane Erick weakens over Mexico, leaving trail of damage in its wake

Hurricane Erick weakened after slamming into Mexico’s southern Pacific coast as a major hurricane on Thursday, leaving a trail of damaged businesses, wrecked boats and flooded streets in the state of Oaxaca as authorities warned of risks from heavy rain. …

Hurricane Erick hits southern Mexico

Hurricane Erick made landfall on Mexico's southeastern coast early Thursday as a Category 4 storm, but officials reported no deaths or injuries. Erick made landfall at 5 am local time, engulfing the coastal states of Guerrero and Oaxaca. Initially …

Hurricane Erick strikes Acapulco as season's first major storm

Hurricane Erick became the first named storm of the 2025 Pacific hurricane season to strike land Thursday, coming ashore near Acapulco, Mexico, as a strong Category 3 hurricane. Hurricane Erick briefly reached Category 4 status before landfall but weakened …

Global Sea Turtle Day is Commemorated in Costa Rica

Sea turtles are ancient creatures that have inhabited our oceans for more than 100 million years. These guardians of the sea need protected coasts, calm beaches, and healthy ecosystems to nest and survive. The climate crisis is threatening the survival of …

Erick rapidly strengthens into Category 4 hurricane, strikes southwest Mexico as major hurricane

In less than 24 hours, Erick rapidly strengthened from a 65 mph tropical storm to a potentially catastrophic 145 mph Category 4 hurricane as it neared Mexico’s southwest coastline between Acapulco and Puerto Escondido. The hurricane weakened slightly from …

Cleanup begins as Hurricane Erick moves on from Mexican coast

Southern Mexico started a major cleanup Thursday in the aftermath of Hurricane Erick, which slammed into its Pacific coast as a powerful Category 3 storm, then weakened as it headed inland. In the tourist town of Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca state, residents …

Disaster Recovery Center in Franklin County to Close June 20

The Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Franklin County will permanently close this Friday, June 20 at 7 p.m.  The center is located at:  First Baptist Church of Gray Summit 2705 Highway 100 Gray Summit, MO 63039 Open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Help is still …

President Donald J. Trump Increases Federal Cost Share for West Virginia

WASHINGTON -- Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Administrator, David Richardson, announced that President Donald J. Trump made additional disaster assistance available to the state of West Virginia to supplement recovery efforts in the areas …

Disaster Recovery Centers Opening in the City of St. Louis

Disaster Recovery Centers with FEMA Individual Assistance staff are opening in the City of St. Louis to help people affected by the May 16 tornado and storms. The first Disaster Recovery Center opens this Saturday, June 21. At all locations, FEMA and the U …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Upper Applegate Road Fire in Oregon

BOTHELL, Wash. -  The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Upper Applegate Road Fire burning in Jackson County, Oregon.  The state of Oregon’s request for a declaration under …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Responding to the urgent …

Exploring the Benefits of Bubble Insulation and Prodex Total

HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bubble insulation is gaining popularity as an efficient and versatile thermal barrier for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. This innovative material features …

ENDERBY ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES GLOBAL OCEAN PROTECTION CAMPAIGN 'ENDANGERED WONDERS' IN RESPONSE TO UNOC 2025

An ambitious campaign leveraging the power of film and storytelling to drive transformative action for ocean conservation, polar resilience and blue investment. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, June 20, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Utah’s Forsyth Fire

DENVER – This morning, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Forsyth Fire burning in Washington County, Utah near Pine Valley. FEMA Region 8 approved the state’s request …

Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster Counties to Close Permanently; Help is Still ...

FRANKFORT, Ky. –The Disaster Recovery Centers in Garrard, Muhlenberg, Oldham and Webster counties are scheduled to close permanently. Kentucky survivors who experienced loss as the result of the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, …

President Donald J. Trump Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Tennessee

WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Tennessee to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding from April 2-24, 2025.  The President…

Pacific Proworks Inc. Sets the Standard for Residential Construction and ADU Development in Los Angeles

With more homeowners looking to convert garages or add backyard units to house extended family or generate passive income. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pacific Proworks Inc. a leading construction firm in Southern …

The Front Line Foundation Partners with a Pair of Hastings Business Owners to Raise Money for Local First Responders

2nd annual benefit collects thousands of dollars for Hastings Fire, Police and the Dakota Country Sheriff’s office MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, June 19, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Front Line Foundation (TFLF) announced today the …

Wemhoff Tile and Remodeling Expands Service Area to Include Gretna, Blair, and And Communities Throughout Omaha Region

Wemhoff Tile and Remodeling expands bathroom remodeling and tile services to Gretna, Blair, and surrounding Omaha communities to meet growing demand. OMAHA, NE, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Experienced contractor extends …

Patriot Select Assumes About 12,000 Policies from Citizens, Places Full Reinsurance Program to Increase Market Presence

ST. PETERSBURG , FL, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Patriot Select Property and Casualty Insurance Company has successfully assumed nearly 12,000 homeowners multi-peril insurance policies from Citizens Property Insurance …

FEMA Assistance May Be Available for Losses Not Covered by Insurance

OKLAHOMA CITY –If you sustained damage from the March 14-21 wildfires and straight-line winds, and initially did not receive FEMA assistance because of insurance coverage, you may now be eligible. For residents in Cleveland, Creek, Lincoln, Logan, Oklahoma …

Severe Storms and Fires Highlight the Urgent Need for Public Adjusters

As tornadoes, hailstorms, and wind-driven fires sweep across the US, homeowners are facing serious property losses—and an uphill battle with insurance companies STOW, OH, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As tornadoes, …

FlexTek Partners with Emergency Sandbag Response to Enhance Nationwide Flood Preparedness

FlexTek and ESR to establish a nationwide network of hundreds of skilled sandbag technicians and drivers, ensuring rapid response during emergencies. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FlexTek LLC, a leader in modern …

Hurricane and Wildland Fire Video Teleconferences Highlight Emergency Management Readiness for 2025

This month, FEMA headquarters and regional leadership teams across the nation coordinated with emergency management experts from federal, state, tribal and territorial partners in seven video teleconferences to test connectivity capabilities and discuss …

Agribusiness Risk Services Appoints Alex Shaw as Technical Claims Director Amid Continued Growth

ARS, a leading provider of specialized claims management for U.S. Farm, Agribusiness, and Commercial Property, promotes Alex Shaw to Technical Claims Director. WINSTON-SALEM, NC, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Agribusiness Risk …

Claims Office Reimbursement Available for Certain Risk-Reduction Projects: November 14, 2025, Deadline for Claimants

SANTA FE, NM — Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire claimants whose structures were left with increased risks of wildfires, flooding or other cascading impacts may be reimbursed for costs to reduce these risks to pre-fire levels, but they must finish the work by …