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these are two workers who have helped this family by providing them basic essentials like food water and shelter  https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-news/volunteers-charities-help-victims-to-rebound-from-hurricane-florence-so-they-dont-have-to-face-this-tragedy-alone/70006073 the date published was September 18 2018

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This is only part of the damage that hurricane Florence has caused. Florence has caused many people to lose lives and their possessions.
https://www.newsweek.com/hurricane-florence-aftermath-sparks-deadly-tornado-virginia-exactly-14-years-1126185 9/18/18 10:15am

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This is the outskirts of lumberton nc. Some were apartment buildings. it was posted online on Sept. 18, 2018 5:30 a.m.
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From 1 to 5, the numbers we use to categorize hurricanes are ingrained in the minds of millions of Americans from Texas to Maine.

But the famed 47-year-old Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale, which only measures wind speed, may not be the best way to gauge a storm's ferocity.

Last week, powerful Hurricane Florence was downgraded from a Category 4 to a Category 2 and eventually a Category 1 as it made landfall - and this may have contributed to a false sense of security.

"The concept of saying 'downgraded' or 'weakened should be forever banished," University of Georgia meteorology professor Marshall Shepherd said. "With Florence, I felt it was more dangerous after it was lowered to Category 2."

This is because water - whether storm surge from the ocean or flooding from heavy rain - often ends up being much more deadly and destructive than the wind of a hurricane.

When Florence's winds weakened and it dropped in storm category, "we made it very clear that in no way shape or form that this is going to reduce the impacts in terms of flooding and surge," said Bill Lapenta, director of NOAA's National Centers for Environmental Prediction.

The storm went on to kill more than 30 people and will likely cost several billions in damage.

Other storms like Harvey, Ike and Sandy have also been far more destructive than their category might suggest.

A study published last year in the British journal Nature Communications said barometric pressure might be a better gauge of a storm's ability to inflict damage.

"Sandy is the classic example," said Dan Chavas, an atmospheric scientist at Purdue University and study lead author. "It was a very big storm, but in terms of maximum wind speed it was arguably not a hurricane."

091018-Saffir-Simpson-hurricane-scale_Online (Photo: USA TODAY)

A better way involves barometric pressure, the study said. Specifically, it's the difference in pressure between the center of the storm and outside it, which is officially known as the "central pressure deficit."

"If you looked at the central pressure deficit, you would have expected Sandy to cause a lot of damage," Chavas said. "But if you used maximum wind speed, as people usually do, you wouldn't expect it to do the damage that it did."

Sandy killed more than 150 people and caused $70.2 billion damage in the U.S., the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said.

Property damage is better predicted by variations in central pressure than by peak storm wind speed since the central pressure combines both wind speed and storm size, the study found.

The size of the storm is a critical factor in damage potential, particularly because of storm surge.

The limitations of the Saffir-Simpson scale have come under scrutiny in recent years. Wind speed is often only an estimate, and it's also highly localized because it depends on a speed sustained for a short time in one location. However, it's popular with the public and media because of its simplicity.

Susan Cutter of the University of South Carolina said the hurricane center and National Weather Service "have not done a good job at communicating the risks associated with tropical systems beyond winds."

New ways of categorizing hurricanes have been proposed by many groups over the years, including the Hurricane Severity Index, the Cyclone Damage Potential Index and the Integrated Kinetic Energy Index.

All take into account factors other than wind speed, the idea being that more variables make a scale more valuable. But none of those scales have caught on yet.
Contributing: The Associated Press

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These are the U.S marines going to find survivors.This was after the terrible Hurricane Florence.

https://www.businessinsider.com/embedded-with-us-marines-tropical-storm-florence-search-rescue-mission-2018-9

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Hurricane Florence,This picture shows a rescuer saving what looks like a 9-year old.From a Car Crash

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florence gone but its flooding a crisis in parts of north carolina -- live updates

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Florence gone but its flooding a crisis in parts of North Carolina -- live updates

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Officials set handouts of supplies in nearly cut off Wilmington as swollen rivers approach record levels in many parts of state

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This is a over view from space where hurricane florence was on the 14th of September. It was near the coast of North and South Carolina.
http://www.foxnews.com/us/2018/09/14/hurricane-florence-moving-slowly-but-wreaking-havoc-across-carolinas.html

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Soon after the still-rising flood waters from Hurricane Florence begin to recede, the rebuilding process in devastated parts of North and South Carolina will get underway. Insurers will have to write an estimated $10 billion check for that, said the Consumer Federation of America (CFA).

But not everyone will wind up happy, least of all the property insurers who'll take a short-term hit to their earnings from this massive hurricane that morphed into rooftop-high flood zones. Hundreds of thousands of Carolinians -- perhaps as many as a million -- with no federal flood insurance will have to scramble for the resources needed to rebuild. And those who did have flood insurance will face an historically unyielding system of coverage that has already defrauded flood ravaged homeowners from previous hurricanes.

"Flood insurance claims after both Katrina [2005] and Sandy [2012] were handled very badly," said CFA Director of Insurance J. Robert Hunter, who once ran the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Hunter went on to say this "should not deter you from seeking fair compensation for losses caused by Hurricane Florence. Insurers should not raise your rate for filing a claim or fail to renew your policy for filing it."

The CFA's "action plan" parallels the advice given during a webinar by insurance broker Marsh, which represents many major U.S. businesses, as well as from other consumer advocates like Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders.

Some of the advice is common sense: Read your policy so you know what is and isn't covered. Document every contact with your insurer or its agents. Keep track of your claim number. Maintain receipts for meals and lodging if you had to leave home so you'll be able to collect "additional living expenses." And be sure to take pictures of the damage as soon as possible.

Bear in mind that your insurer has its own sources of information. "We call them 'early eyes,'" said Beverly Adams, head of visual intelligence and catastrophe planning for Marsh. Adams receives visual images from aircraft, drones and satellites -- sometimes before the storm even passes.

Insurers usually send an adjuster to survey your specific damage. Be careful how you interact with him or her. If an independent adjuster, as opposed to an employee, shows up, ask if this individual is authorized to make a claim decision and what company they actually work for, advised Hunter. In the past, some adjusters were encouraged to report that damage was minimal when, in fact, the home was off its foundation, a CBS 60 Minutes investigation showed.

Insurers often suggest a preferred contractor to make repairs, but "you're under no obligation to use them," Hunter added. "The repair costs may not fully compensate you for your damages."

This is particularly true in areas of total devastation where contractors can virtually set their own prices for labor and materials. Be aware of whether building codes have changed since your home was constructed and will therefore cost a lot more to repair.

If your insurer "lowballs" the claim, take your appeal to higher ups at the insurer, advises Hunter. And if that fails, file a complaint with the state insurance department. Hiring a lawyer should be your final option. If an attorney can show that your insurer acted "in bad faith," you could receive additional compensation.

Hunter agreed with United Policyholders' Bach, who urged flooded homeowners to band together to get a fair settlement from their insurers. "Too many people find themselves in lonely battles with insurance companies," said Hunter. "We have to make sure the survivors don't face a second disaster in the shape of unfair practices by their insurance companies."

Perhaps the most significant advice came from risk consultant Renata Elias of Marsh: "Now's the time to think about the next crisis. This will not be the last hurricane."

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In this picture people are crying because of how much damage did Florence did.That they are all hugging each other.

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a time lapse of the hurricane from space.the time lapse is over a course of a week.https://abc11.com/weather/watch-time-lapse-shows-florence-from-space/4284356/

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A new video from the National Weather service shows Hurricane Florence from space over the course of three weeks.

The animation shows the massive storm's life-span from its beginnings as a tropical wave off the coast of Africa in late August to its trek up the East Coast through Sept. 18.

RELATED: Hurricane Florence from space

As you watch Florence trudge toward the United States, other storms can be seen in the Atlantic, including Tropical Storm Gordon.

Hurricane Florence wrecked havoc since making landfall on Friday, bringing historic flooding to in multiple states.

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This is a picture of the flooding that took place in Conway, SC. As you can see the people in these homes are completely surrounded  by water and are going nowhere for awhile.
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https://www.npr.org/2018/09/18/649238096/how-to-help-those-affected-by-hurricane-florence
Publish date: 9/18/18

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This is a pier at the North Carolina coast. This was  when the Hurricane was its strongest.
https://wjla.com/weather/stormwatch7-weather-blog/hurricane-florence-making-landfall-this-morning-with-90-mph-winds
9/13/18

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-florence-how-to-deal-with-insurers/

This is of the floods that happened after hurricane Florence. You can see that it went over streets and at edges of houses.

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Soon after the still-rising flood waters from Hurricane Florence begin to recede, the rebuilding process in devastated parts of North and South Carolina will get underway. Insurers will have to write an estimated $10 billion check for that, said the Consumer Federation of America (CFA).

But not everyone will wind up happy, least of all the property insurers who'll take a short-term hit to their earnings from this massive hurricane that morphed into rooftop-high flood zones. Hundreds of thousands of Carolinians -- perhaps as many as a million -- with no federal flood insurance will have to scramble for the resources needed to rebuild. And those who did have flood insurance will face an historically unyielding system of coverage that has already defrauded flood ravaged homeowners from previous hurricanes.

"Flood insurance claims after both Katrina [2005] and Sandy [2012] were handled very badly," said CFA Director of Insurance J. Robert Hunter, who once ran the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Hunter went on to say this "should not deter you from seeking fair compensation for losses caused by Hurricane Florence. Insurers should not raise your rate for filing a claim or fail to renew your policy for filing it."

The CFA's "action plan" parallels the advice given during a webinar by insurance broker Marsh, which represents many major U.S. businesses, as well as from other consumer advocates like Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders.

Some of the advice is common sense: Read your policy so you know what is and isn't covered. Document every contact with your insurer or its agents. Keep track of your claim number. Maintain receipts for meals and lodging if you had to leave home so you'll be able to collect "additional living expenses." And be sure to take pictures of the damage as soon as possible.

Bear in mind that your insurer has its own sources of information. "We call them 'early eyes,'" said Beverly Adams, head of visual intelligence and catastrophe planning for Marsh. Adams receives visual images from aircraft, drones and satellites -- sometimes before the storm even passes.

Insurers usually send an adjuster to survey your specific damage. Be careful how you interact with him or her. If an independent adjuster, as opposed to an employee, shows up, ask if this individual is authorized to make a claim decision and what company they actually work for, advised Hunter. In the past, some adjusters were encouraged to report that damage was minimal when, in fact, the home was off its foundation, a CBS 60 Minutes investigation showed.

Insurers often suggest a preferred contractor to make repairs, but "you're under no obligation to use them," Hunter added. "The repair costs may not fully compensate you for your damages."

This is particularly true in areas of total devastation where contractors can virtually set their own prices for labor and materials. Be aware of whether building codes have changed since your home was constructed and will therefore cost a lot more to repair.

If your insurer "lowballs" the claim, take your appeal to higher ups at the insurer, advises Hunter. And if that fails, file a complaint with the state insurance department. Hiring a lawyer should be your final option. If an attorney can show that your insurer acted "in bad faith," you could receive additional compensation.

Hunter agreed with United Policyholders' Bach, who urged flooded homeowners to band together to get a fair settlement from their insurers. "Too many people find themselves in lonely battles with insurance companies," said Hunter. "We have to make sure the survivors don't face a second disaster in the shape of unfair practices by their insurance companies."

Perhaps the most significant advice came from risk consultant Renata Elias of Marsh: "Now's the time to think about the next crisis. This will not be the last hurricane."

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Hurricane Florence's next challenge: Dealing with insurers

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The wild horses in NC beaches survived the hurricane.  https://people.com/human-interest/north-carolina-wild-horses-survive-hurricane-florence/

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This is a picture of the Oceania pier  when the hurricane hit and now the pier has collapsed.

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This is an picture of how much flooding is going on after hurricane Florence hit. In this image is where 2 people being transported to a hospital passed away. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2018/09/18/detainees-sheriff-van-swamped-florence-flood/1354473002/
The photo and story was published at 11:56 September 18th.

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This is a picture my dad took while sitting in his patrol car making sure people don't drive through the water.

This is a person picking up sticks after Hurricane Florence has past. Even though Hurricane Florence has passed, the rivers keep rising.
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/17/us/hurricane-florence-live-updates.html
September 18,2018

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Prosperous, vibrant Wilmington was opening three sites for food and water distribution Tuesday as officials in the North Carolina city struggled to feed a population cut off by the historic floods of once-mighty Hurricane Florence.

The Cape Fear River, normally a tourist attraction and economic boon, has brought the city of 120,000 to its knees. Residents who didn't flee before Florence hit last week are now reliant on essentials rolling in on high-water trucks and helicopters.

The river, expected to crest in Wilmington on Tuesday, set a record Monday when it reached 22.54 feet in the town of Burgaw, 25 miles to the north.

"The river will continue to rise in the coming days," the National Weather Service said. "Stay safe, river flooding is still a major concern!"

The storm has been blamed for at least 32 deaths since it rolled up on the coast of North Carolina last week. More than 300,000 utility customers across the state remained without power Tuesday.

More: Wilmington cut off as flooding overwhelms North Carolina; 32 dead

More: Flooding from Florence to swamp Carolinas for days - or even weeks

Some areas saw up to 36 inches of rain. Wilmington's total was about two feet. The combination of high winds and surge from the initial impact of the storm, plus the rain, has paralyzed the city. Most homes and businesses have no power, and most traffic lights aren't working.

The city welcomed 20 high-water trucks from Fort Bragg, packed with enough food and water for 60,000 people for four days. But access to the city remained limited. Stores and gas stations were running out of essentials.

Residents lined up for hours for ice at The Rose Ice and Coal Company. Desperate for gas to run a generator at his home, Nick Monroe waited in a half-mile-long line at a local station that ran out.

His power went off Thursday before Florence hit the coast, but he couldn't recall exactly when.

"It's all kind of a blur," Monroe said.

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This picture is of a road that was in Florence's tracks as it flooded the east coast of NC. The road looks eerie and abandoned. Source- https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hurricane-florence-how-to-deal-with-insurers/
Date published- September 19 at 5:00 am

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Soon after the still-rising flood waters from Hurricane Florence begin to recede, the rebuilding process in devastated parts of North and South Carolina will get underway. Insurers will have to write an estimated $10 billion check for that, said the Consumer Federation of America (CFA).

But not everyone will wind up happy, least of all the property insurers who'll take a short-term hit to their earnings from this massive hurricane that morphed into rooftop-high flood zones. Hundreds of thousands of Carolinians -- perhaps as many as a million -- with no federal flood insurance will have to scramble for the resources needed to rebuild. And those who did have flood insurance will face an historically unyielding system of coverage that has already defrauded flood ravaged homeowners from previous hurricanes.

"Flood insurance claims after both Katrina [2005] and Sandy [2012] were handled very badly," said CFA Director of Insurance J. Robert Hunter, who once ran the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Hunter went on to say this "should not deter you from seeking fair compensation for losses caused by Hurricane Florence. Insurers should not raise your rate for filing a claim or fail to renew your policy for filing it."

The CFA's "action plan" parallels the advice given during a webinar by insurance broker Marsh, which represents many major U.S. businesses, as well as from other consumer advocates like Amy Bach, executive director of United Policyholders.

Some of the advice is common sense: Read your policy so you know what is and isn't covered. Document every contact with your insurer or its agents. Keep track of your claim number. Maintain receipts for meals and lodging if you had to leave home so you'll be able to collect "additional living expenses." And be sure to take pictures of the damage as soon as possible.

Bear in mind that your insurer has its own sources of information. "We call them 'early eyes,'" said Beverly Adams, head of visual intelligence and catastrophe planning for Marsh. Adams receives visual images from aircraft, drones and satellites -- sometimes before the storm even passes.

Insurers usually send an adjuster to survey your specific damage. Be careful how you interact with him or her. If an independent adjuster, as opposed to an employee, shows up, ask if this individual is authorized to make a claim decision and what company they actually work for, advised Hunter. In the past, some adjusters were encouraged to report that damage was minimal when, in fact, the home was off its foundation, a CBS 60 Minutes investigation showed.

Insurers often suggest a preferred contractor to make repairs, but "you're under no obligation to use them," Hunter added. "The repair costs may not fully compensate you for your damages."

This is particularly true in areas of total devastation where contractors can virtually set their own prices for labor and materials. Be aware of whether building codes have changed since your home was constructed and will therefore cost a lot more to repair.

If your insurer "lowballs" the claim, take your appeal to higher ups at the insurer, advises Hunter. And if that fails, file a complaint with the state insurance department. Hiring a lawyer should be your final option. If an attorney can show that your insurer acted "in bad faith," you could receive additional compensation.

Hunter agreed with United Policyholders' Bach, who urged flooded homeowners to band together to get a fair settlement from their insurers. "Too many people find themselves in lonely battles with insurance companies," said Hunter. "We have to make sure the survivors don't face a second disaster in the shape of unfair practices by their insurance companies."

Perhaps the most significant advice came from risk consultant Renata Elias of Marsh: "Now's the time to think about the next crisis. This will not be the last hurricane."

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This is a picture of the water that flooded North Carolina's coast. I think that those are trucks trying to either save people or trying to pick up some of the water.
Source: The New York Times
Date: Sep. 17, 2018

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this person and his wife  came back to there town and it was flooded. they passed a car flooded in water.they also passed a house that was also just flooded in water basically the whole 1st floor.https://www.cnn.com/2018/09/19/us/florence-wednesday-wxc/index.html 9-19-18

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Most people came home to flooded streets and. Destroyed homes also flooded  cars. https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article218662530.html 9-19-18.

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This is Hurricane Florence's Damage. These people have a rescue boat and are going to help and save people that could still be in their homes.
Published : September 17, 2018
Cite : https://www.cbsnews.com/live-news/hurricane-florence-aftermath-weather-flooding-power-outage-death-toll-fema-latest-forecast-live/

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Source= USA 9-19-2018
This is a picture of a Coast Guardsman who rescued one of 14 dogs that were trapped after the hurricane.  This was in Columbus County, North Carolina.

Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/09/19/hurricane-florence-winds-not-best-way-measure-storms-ferocity/1349957002/

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This is the picture of a house that hit by the hurricane Florence. Storm damage in Charlotte, N.C, on Monday, after remnants of Hurricane Florence move through the region.
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https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/17/us/hurricane-florence-live-updates.html