Hurricane Helene

Floodwaters bring increased risk of infections from Vibrio bacteria, The number of infections spiked after Hurricane Ian inundated Southwest Florida as a Category 4 storm in 2022.

Gulf Coast citizens 65 and older have had a difficult time after heavy hits from Helene and Milton. Many live in retirement communities with manufactured homes, which are easily destroyed during storms.

B. Braun Medical in Florida is one of several IV producers tapped to boost supplies after Baxter International’s North Carolina plant was damaged in Hurricane Helene.

Residents along the beach communities, especially those cleaning out their homes and businesses from Hurricane Helene, may experience respiratory irritation when concentrations are higher.

Only six hospitals out of 300-plus in Florida had to evacuate. And Tampa General Hospital's AquaFence protected the island campus from the storm surge.

Even though most callers ask for specific, tangible items, the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay team allows them to speak freely and encourages an open conversation about their feelings.

The architectural designs and building materials typically used in Florida are not appropriate for the overwhelming amount of moisture, says UM researcher Naresh Kumar.