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Hurricane Dorian

Jewish groups provide emergency help in the wake of Hurricane Dorian

The hurricane stalled over Grand Bahama Island for nearly two days, leaving whole neighborhoods, as well as airports and hospitals submerged.

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An aerial view of a row of damaged structures seen from a U.S. Coast Guard aircraft in the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, in Bahamas September 3, 2019
Rabbi Zvi Konikov with one of three Torah scrolls being transported off Satellite Beach, the barrier beach where Chabad of the Space & Treasure Coasts is located, and onto the Florida mainland for safekeeping.

Chabad emissaries reach out as Category 5 storm rips toward coast

Prayers and preparations along Hurricane Dorian’s expected path.

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Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport lay down mooring lines as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ft. McHenry is moved in preparation for Hurricane Dorian at Naval Station Mayport, in Jacksonville Florida, U.S. in this August 29, 2019 handout photo.

Hurricane Dorian batters Bahamas, edges closer to U.S. coast

As many as 13,000 homes in the Bahamas may have been destroyed or severely damaged, the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies said.

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Handout photo of Hurricane Dorian is shown as it nears St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands

As Hurricane Dorian approaches Florida, Jewish agencies prepare to help

Over half a million Jews live in South Florida and areas such as Palm Beach, Florida.

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Hurricane Dorian swirls toward anxious Florida, packing 140-mph winds

Dorian strengthened into an extremely dangerous category 4 hurricane, the US National Hurricane Center said on Friday.

AUGUST 31, 2019
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Sailors assigned to Naval Station Mayport lay down mooring lines as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Ft. McHenry is moved in preparation for Hurricane Dorian at Naval Station Mayport, in Jacksonville Florida, U.S. in this August 29, 2019 handout photo.

Trump cancels Poland trip as Florida preps for Hurricane Dorian

Dorian is expected to strengthen and slam the Bahamas and the southeastern United States with rain, strong winds and life-threatening surf over the next few days.

AUGUST 30, 2019
ByREUTERS
Handout photo of Hurricane Dorian is shown as it nears St. Thomas and the U.S. Virgin Islands