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First Responders Make Quick Pivot From Flood-Ravaged Texas To Florida

4:58pm September 08, 2017

by Nathan Rott

With Hurricane Irma barreling toward Florida, federal agencies, emergency responders and aid organizations are making a quick pivot from hurricane-battered Texas.

Cleveland Indians' 15-Game Win Streak Means Fans Get $2 Million In Free Windows

4:58pm September 08, 2017

The Cleveland Indians won their 15th straight game on Thursday night and roughly $2 million of free windows for their fans. NPR's Robert Siegel talks with William Barr, CEO of Universal Windows Direct, the company that gave away the free windows.

Florida Suffers Growing Gasoline Shortage As Residents Prepare For Irma

4:58pm September 08, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Refineries were already affected by Hurricane Harvey. Now comes Irma, which is causing huge gasoline shortages in southern Florida. One firm estimates that 30 to 40 percent of Florida gas stations are out of fuel, and the twin storms are affecting gas prices all over the country.

Hailey Dawson throws out the opening pitch with her 3D printed hand before the game between the Washington Nationals and the Texas Rangers at Nationals Park in June.

Using A Robotic Hand, She Wants To Throw Out The First Pitch For All 30 MLB Teams

4:50pm September 08, 2017

by Wynne Davis

At 7, Hailey Dawson loves baseball and tossing out that first pitch. Poland syndrome made it a challenge but a robotic hand made it possible.

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Houston Struggles To Find Workers To Help Rebuild After Harvey

4:30pm September 08, 2017

by Carrie Kahn

Following the Harvey flooding, Houston has a lot to rebuild. Contractors, remodelers and builders are concerned about where they are going to find enough workers to do the job.

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Emergency Responders In Hollywood, Fla., Prepare For Hurricane Irma

4:30pm September 08, 2017

The city of Hollywood, Fla., is directly in the path of Hurricane Irma. NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Jaime Hernandez, the city's emergency management coordinator, about what they're expecting as the powerful storm makes landfall.

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In Miami, People Brace For Arrival Of Hurricane Irma

4:30pm September 08, 2017

People in Miami-Dade County, Fla., are preparing for the arrival of Hurricane Irma this weekend. The storm was downgraded to a Category 4 storm on Friday at it ripped through the Turks and Caicos Islands.

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Home Depot Works To Support Communities In Path Of Hurricane Irma

4:30pm September 08, 2017

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Pete Capel from Home Depot's hurricane command center about how the company prepared for Hurricane Harvey and is contributing to the recovery, while at the same time preparing for Hurricane Irma.

Houston Students Are Heading Back — What They Find Could Change Schools Nationwide

4:02pm September 08, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

Trauma-informed education and wraparound services are growing in response to the storm as Houston-area schools look to the future. The changes could serve as a model for schools nationwide.

DeeDee Brickner recently upgraded the pool liner at this one-story ranch she owns and rents to tenants. With this latest flood, she's ready to hand over the keys to the city.

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Nashville's Answer To Flood-Proofing Homes? Tear Them Down

3:06pm September 08, 2017

by Blake Farmer

Since 2010, Nashville has bought 261 flooded homes and hopes to acquire 90 more. The city offers homeowners fair market value, then demolishes the houses and returns the land to a more natural state.

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