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Selasa, 04 Agustus 2020

'SOS' message in sand saves three men stranded on deserted Pacific island - Sky News

Three men have been rescued from a tiny Pacific island after a giant SOS sign they wrote in the sand was spotted from above.

Officials said the trio had set off from Puluwat atoll in a boat on 30 July and they had intended to travel about 27 miles to Pulap atoll, but they sailed off course and ran out of fuel.

They had been missing in the Micronesia archipelago for nearly three days when their distress signal was spotted by rescue teams in Australian and US aircraft on the uninhabited Pikelot Island.

The Australian defence department said the men were found on Sunday - around 118 miles from where they had set out.

The Australian military ship Canberra was diverted to the area and joined forces with US teams from Guam after being asked to help in the search effort.

Captain Terry Morrison, Canberra's commanding officer, said: "I am proud of the response and professionalism of all on board as we fulfil our obligation to contribute to the safety of life at sea wherever we are in the world."

All three men were said to be in good condition, with an Australian military helicopter able to land on the beach and give them food and water.

Officials said a Micronesian patrol vessel was due to pick them up.

SOS originates from Morse code and is an internationally recognised distress signal.

Pikelot is part of the Federated States of Micronesia and one of the uninhabited outer islands of the State of Yap.

It boasts a rich ecosystem, with a seabird rookery, turtle nesting area and mangroves.

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Senin, 03 Agustus 2020

Hurricane Isaias makes landfall in North Carolina - BBC News

Hurricane Isaias has blasted in to North Carolina, crossing the coast 40 miles (65km) south-west of Wilmington.

The National Hurricane Center (NHC) posted a statement on social media saying that Isaias made landfall at 23:10 EDT (03:10 GMT Tuesday).

It added that the hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 85mph (140km/h).

Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting islands in the Caribbean, but was recategorised as a category one hurricane on Monday.

It caused the deaths of two people in the Caribbean.

Isaias is the ninth named storm of the year. The NHC warned earlier Isaias would cause heavy rainfall, resulting in "widespread minor to moderate river flooding" and flash floods in the eastern Carolinas and mid-Atlantic as it moves along the US East Coast.

In north-eastern South Carolina and southern North Carolina, officials said "there is the danger of life-threatening storm surge inundation along portions of the immediate coastline and adjacent waterways".

Storm surges along the eastern seaboard could reach up to 5ft (1.5m) with over 8in (20cm) of rainfall, while tropical storm force winds and gusts will also reach up to the Chesapeake Bay region.

The storm this weekend scraped by Florida and earlier on Monday, its centre remained offshore of South Carolina.

In the Dominican Republican and Puerto Rico, Isaias killed at least two people. The storm uprooted trees, destroyed crops and homes and caused flooding and landslides.

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Isaias is bearing down upon popular tourist destinations of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, and Wilmington, North Carolina. Tornado warnings are also in effect until Tuesday.

It is projected to weaken after making landfall, but farther north, New York City is preparing for storm surges as well.

State officials in regions preparing for hurricanes this season have also been grappling with opening shelters that comply with social distancing regulations.

North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper - who on Friday declared a state of emergency - urged residents during a news conference on Monday to be on the alert and stay safe.

"North Carolinians have had to dig deep in recent months to tap into our strength and resilience during the pandemic. That hasn't been easy.

"But with this storm on the way, we have to dig a little deeper. Let's keep each other safe from the wind and water as well as from the virus."

Mr Cooper said the state is also equipped to open storm shelters where people can socially distance.

Facing a natural disaster in a pandemic

US disaster agencies have updated disaster preparedness and evacuation guidance in light of Covid-19.

The Centers for Disease Control recommends families add Covid-19 items to a disaster "go kit" that can be taken in an emergency situation:

Hand sanitiser
Soap (liquid or bar)
Disinfectant wipes
At least two face coverings per person (though masks should not be worn by those under two years old or those who are unconscious)

Here are some key guidelines for protecting yourself against Covid-19 if you must evacuate to a shelter:

Wash your hands often
Keep 6ft of distance from anyone not among your household
If possible, wear a face covering and wash it regularly
Avoid sharing food and drinks
Frequently disinfect your area in the shelter (including toys and electronics)

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Hurricane Isaias heads for Carolinas - BBC News

Coastal communities in the Carolinas are bracing for Hurricane Isaias, which is heading for the US eastern seaboard.

The National Hurricane Center predicts it will hit between north-eastern South Carolina and southern North Carolina sometime on Monday night.

Isaias was downgraded to a tropical storm after hitting islands in the Caribbean, where it caused the death of two people.

But it has now gathered strength with wind speeds of 75mph (120km/h).

Isaias is the ninth named storm of the year. The NHC warned Isaias would cause heavy rainfall, resulting in "widespread minor to moderate river flooding" and flash floods in the eastern Carolinas and mid-Atlantic as it moves along the US East Coast.

Storm surges along the eastern seaboard could reach up to 5ft (1.5m) with over 8in (20cm) of rainfall.

Tropical storm force winds and gusts will also reach up to the Chesapeake Bay region.

The storm this weekend scraped by Florida and on Monday, its centre remained offshore of South Carolina.