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31 May 2006 16:59:50 GMT
New Orleans had major subsidence before Katrina
By Patricia Reaney LONDON, May 31 (Reuters) - Parts of New Orleans experienced major subsidence in the three years before Hurricane Katrina struck last summer, scientists said on Wednesday. They ...


U.S. can rely on fuel imports after hurricanes-API
30 May 2006 16:38:50 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Tom Doggett WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - The United States will be able to import enough gasoline to offset disruptions in motor fuel supplies that may occur this summer due to hurricanes, the ...  Full article

30 May 2006 16:29:47 GMT
US offshore rigs must be stronger this year-MMS
(Adds details on this year's hurricane season, other background) By Chris Baltimore WASHINGTON, May 30 (Reuters) - Mobile offshore drilling rigs in the Gulf of Mexico must show that they are up to ...


US bill lets 9-11 victims file asbestos fund claims
26 May 2006 20:51:46 GMT
Source: Reuters
By Susan Cornwell WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - Sponsors of legislation to compensate U.S. asbestos victims said on Friday they had expanded it to include access to payments for people sickened by ...  Full article

US hurricane plans improved-federal,state officials
24 May 2006 23:19:21 GMT
Source: Reuters
By David Lawder WASHINGTON, May 24 (Reuters) - Federal and state emergency management officials told lawmakers on Wednesday they are far better prepared for the 2006 Atlantic hurricane season and ...  Full article

Mock hurricane tests New Orleans' evacuation plans
23 May 2006 21:11:05 GMT
Source: Reuters

After floods, fires threaten New Orleans' heritage
23 May 2006 15:07:22 GMT
Source: Reuters

US expects busy hurricane season, but no record
22 May 2006 18:06:00 GMT
Source: Reuters

FACTBOX-Hurricane records broken in 2005
22 May 2006 15:09:56 GMT
Source: Reuters

Up to 10 hurricanes in Atlantic season: US forecast
22 May 2006 15:01:04 GMT
Source: Reuters