Topic: Hurricane Shelters

3 chapters across the catalog

Born This Way
Episode 963 27:12 - 28:08

963: Born This Way

Hurricane Irma, Pet Management in Shelters

The influx of pets at hurricane shelters has created significant noise and sanitation issues for evacuees. Many people arriving at shelters with multiple dogs have led to reports of fighting, barking, and hygiene problems. The segment emphasizes the difficulty of managing large numbers of animals in confined emergency spaces.

Born This Way
Episode 963 2:50:57 - 2:56:32

963: Born This Way

Miami International Airport, Final Flights Before Irma

Miami International Airport saw record-breaking passenger volume as residents scrambled to catch the last flights out before Hurricane Irma's arrival. Airlines added thousands of seats, but many travelers remained stranded as the terminal eventually closed. Those unable to secure flights were bused to local emergency shelters to wait out the storm.

Internet in a Suitcase
Episode 321 2:13:34 - 2:16:41

321: Internet in a Suitcase

Clinton Foundation Haiti Reconstruction Failures

An investigation by *The Nation* reveals that the Clinton Foundation provided poor-quality, unsafe prefab trailers for use as schools and hurricane shelters in Haiti. The buildings are reportedly moldy, unventilated, and contain elevated levels of formaldehyde, causing children to suffer from headaches and vision problems. The hosts compare the situation to the FEMA trailer scandal following Hurricane Katrina.