Morning Wire Tropical Storm Hilary & NYC Migrant Housing | Afternoon Update | 8.21.23
Aug 21, 2023
Tropical Storm Hillary wreaked havoc with record rainfall in Nevada, leading to emergency measures and National Guard deployment. The podcast also touches on a significant earthquake in Southern California and critiques responses to disasters like the Maui wildfires. In a changing Chicago, a new police superintendent emphasizes treatment over traditional methods. Meanwhile, the migrant housing crisis in NYC heats up, with Mayor Adams seeking federal aid ahead of the Clinton Global Initiative conference.
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Hilary's Impact
- Tropical Storm Hilary caused the rainiest day in August history for many California cities, leading to significant flooding and downed power lines.
- One resident witnessed a 60-foot carport being blown off a house and carried four houses up.
Earthquake in California
- A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Southern California on Sunday, the same day as Tropical Storm Hilary.
- Damage from the earthquake was reported as minimal.
Chicago Violence Statistics
- Violence in Chicago under Mayor Brandon Johnson has surpassed the levels seen in Lori Lightfoot's first 90 days.
- This includes increases in shootings, murders, and motor vehicle thefts.