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What Hurricane Michael Meant for Farms, Oil Production, and Nursing Homes

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Preliminary estimates of the damage are just coming in.
A quick look at Florida state data suggests 5 percent of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the areas under threat from Hurricane Michael haven’t submitted plans to the state for keeping their residents cool and safe.
Though this hurricane will likely only hit the oil industry with a glancing blow, the industry won’t always be able to weather the storm.
Damaged buildings and a flooded street are seen after Hurricane Michael passed through the downtown area of Panama City, Florida, on October 10th, 2018.
A state of emergency has been declared in 35 counties in Florida.
The nation’s energy system got off easy from Hurricane Ike. There’s no guarantee that will be true from future storms.
An accounting of the ongoing damages, from failing dams to coal-ash ponds.

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