These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.

The director of the emergency agency says a supervisor has been fired for "reprehensible" actions.

Hurricane Rafael brought strong winds, causing a shutdown of the country's electricity system for the second time in just weeks.

Disease-causing microorganisms churn in the floodwaters after a hurricane and grow in people's homes long after the first danger has passed.

The Cuban president says the deaths occurred in an area that saw historic flooding due to the storm.

As Florida has been hit by several devastating hurricanes, homes designed to withstand these extreme storms have gone through a serious test.

The state's governor says the spread of misinformation is also complicating relief efforts.

The president's pledge to provide comes amid rising tension over budgeting on Capitol Hill.