Hurricane Imelda’s Wake: Are We Ready for the Next Storm on America’s Shores?

As Hurricane Imelda weakens to a Category 1 storm, leaving behind collapsed homes in North Carolina and two fatalities in Cuba, the question remains: how prepared is America to face this escalating threat? The National Hurricane Center confirms Imelda’s winds have decreased to sustained speeds of 80 miles per hour as it moves away from Bermuda, but the ripple effects continue along our eastern seaboard. Are Federal Agencies Meeting Their Responsibility? The collapse of seven unoccupied houses on Cape Hatteras is a stark reminder that even areas not densely populated are vulnerable. While fortunate that no lives were lost in...