The images we're seeing from neighborhoods in Jamaica in the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa reveal absolute destruction. Gates of homes immersed in murky waters. Driveways and the roads beyond them invisible.Joining me now is Lisa Hannah, a Jamaican resident and former Jamaican politician, stuck in Florida right now, waiting for word on when she can return home. Lisa, um, it's good to have you here. I know you've been talking to folks on the ground in Jamaica.>> What are you hearing. What are they telling y ...

Core Insights - Duke Energy Foundation has invested $33.8 million in nonprofit organizations since 2016 to enhance community resilience, emergency preparedness, and disaster relief [1][2]. Funding and Support - The investments span across Duke Energy's service areas in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, and Tennessee, supporting various initiatives [2][5]. - The Foundation collaborates with state and local emergency management agencies, national relief organizations, and community nonprofits to provide tailored support [2][5]. Recent Initiatives - In 2024, over $1 million was awarded to local organizations in North Carolina for storm preparedness and long-term recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene [7]. - The 2025 Helping Emergency Response Organizations (HERO) grant program in South Carolina allocated $500,000, totaling $2 million over four years, funding 137 microgrants [7]. - In Florida, $153,000 was distributed to enhance storm readiness, including initiatives like installing AEDs and providing storm kits for vulnerable populations [7]. - More than $47,000 in grants were provided to Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky for recovery from severe flooding and tornadoes [7]. Company Overview - Duke Energy is one of America's largest energy holding companies, serving 8.6 million customers and owning 55,100 megawatts of energy capacity [4][8]. - The company is focused on an ambitious energy transition, investing in electric grid upgrades and cleaner energy sources, including natural gas, nuclear, renewables, and energy storage [9].

I need to tell my community and those families who are waiting, this will be a rough week. Primary search continues and we remain hopeful every foot, every mile, every bend of the river. It's the mayor of Kerville, Texas, speaking to his community in the wake of the devastating flash flooding that swept through the region.The question is, why weren't the warnings enough to save more lives. Plus, President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House. The question is, was any p ...