After Helene, Milton, Southwest Florida still assessing impact to homes, businesses
(This story was updated to add new information.) As Southwest Florida digs out from back-to-back hurricanes, local governments throughout the region are assessing the full extent of the damage to properties and estimating the costs to rebuild. Just weeks after Hurricane Helene, the region was hit by another devastating blow from Hurricane Milton,...
What impact can storms have on your mental health?
Storm Ashley has swept the news into a frenzy over the last few days, due to flooding, power outages and travel problems in parts of the UK.Extreme weather events like this often heighten anxiety and stress, and can also have a significant impact on our mental health.The drama of floods and lightning bolts can be scary, so we have spoken to experts who have explained why storms affect us so much, and what we can do to cope with them.How does stormy weather impact people’s mood and behaviour?“Weather can have a real impact on not only our ‘in the...