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Buying a used vehicle? Flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Ian may soon hit the lots
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- AAA Northeast issued a warning to consumers on Thursday that flood-damaged cars from Hurricane Ian may be making their…
Diocese of Providence to host special collection for Hurricane Ian relief efforts
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Diocese of Providence will be having a special collection to aid in relief efforts for Hurricane Ian. Bishop Thomas Tobin announced the special collections will take place at parishes the next two weekends. Funds that…
Massachusetts firefighters head to Florida to assist after Hurricane Ian
NORTH ATTLEBOROUGH, Mass. (WLNE) -- Multiple firefighters from Massachusetts packed up in an hours-notice and headed towards the disaster that was caused by Hurricane Ian last Friday. In the aftermath of hurricane Ian, local firefighters from Massachusetts are now on…
Ways to avoid Hurricane Ian related scams
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- While the aftermath of a natural disaster can bring out the best in people in working together, it could also bring out the worst in others. The Better Business…
Cats rescued from Hurricane Ian ready for new homes
BOSTON (WLNE) -- The MSPCA said Friday that some cats rescued from Hurricane Ian earlier this week are ready for new homes! On Tuesday, 42 cats were evacuated from Florida and flown to Massachusetts. The cats were taken to the…
New Englanders pick up pieces in Hurricane Ian aftermath
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Hours after Hurricane Ian ripped a path of destruction throughout the west coast of Florida, residents in Naples, Fort Myers, and other areas are picking up the pieces in the aftermath. ABC 6 News received videos…
How would Southern New England hurricane barriers hold up against Hurricane Ian?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Rhode Island has seen its fair share of historic hurricanes. After the deadly hurricanes of 1938, 1944, and Carol of 1954, the Army Corp of Engineers…
Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds
AAA Northeast shares tips for travelers heading to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- AAA Northeast shared some tips for travelers headed to Florida or nearby areas that have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. Ian is intensifying as it is nearing a Category 5 along Florida’s southwest coast, gaining top winds…
Photos: Hurricane Ian intensifies, nearing Category 5
Hurricane Ian is intensifying as it is nearing a Category 5 along Florida's southwest coast, gaining top winds of 155 mph. The Associated Press contributed to this article.
Hurricane Ian nears Florida landfall with 155 mph winds
Last few flights from Florida land at T.F. Green ahead of Hurricane Ian
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) - Hurricane Ian is poised to make landfall in less than 24 hours and Rhode Islanders are escaping its wrath just in time. Tuesday afternoon, one flight from Orlando and one…
Rhode Island Red Cross volunteer in Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) -- While many have evacuated Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian's landfall in the Sunshine State, thousands of volunteers from across the country have traveled down south to prepare for the storm and the aftermath. Jerry Blitefield from…
Massachusetts shelters rescue cats in Hurricane Ian's path
BOSTON (WLNE) -- Massachusetts animal shelters are preparing for the arrival of 42 cats from Florida ahead of Hurricane Ian's devastating arrival. "We are doing all that we can to evacuate pets from the region to make room for any…
Local Red Cross volunteer deployed to Louisiana shares update on Hurricane Ida aftermath
NEW ORLEANS, L.A. (WLNE) - As volunteers with the American Red Cross arrive in Louisiana to help with Hurricane Ida's aftermath, we're checking…
Hurricane Ida traps Louisianans, shatters the power grid
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Rescuers set out in hundreds of boats and helicopters to reach people trapped by floodwaters Monday, and utility repair crews rushed in, after a furious Hurricane Ida swamped the Louisiana coast and ravaged the electrical grid…
Hurricane Ida lashes Louisiana, knocks out New Orleans power
Hurricane Ida blasts ashore in Louisiana with major force
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida blasted ashore along the Louisiana coast on Sunday, with the eye of one of the most powerful storms ever to hit the U.S. arriving near the barrier island of Grand Isle. The powerful Category…
Hurricane Ida Makes Landfall Near Port Fourchon, Louisiana
Hurricane Ida winds hit 150 mph ahead of Louisiana strike
Hurricane Ida forecast to strengthen as it nears Louisiana
'Today is it.': Louisiana braces for menacing Hurricane Ida
Ida aims to hit Louisiana on Hurricane Katrina anniversary
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Hurricane Ida struck Cuba on Friday and threatened to slam into Louisiana with devastating force over the weekend, prompting evacuations in New Orleans and across the coastal region. Ida intensified rapidly Friday from a tropical storm…