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            *Special Edition* Fires in Southern California
            
            December 2017

            By Dec. 20, the Thomas Fire was the second largest wildfire in California history with 272,000 acres burned, and a record 8,452 personnel fighting the fires. Global Reach Blog

            

            Guidance on Exports for Humanitarian Relief to Hurricane-Affected Areas
            
            October 17, 2017

            The following guidelines apply per Title 15, Part 30, Foreign Trade Regulations (FTR) when exporting goods for humanitarian relief to hurricane-affected areas. Stats for Stories

            

            *Special Edition* Fires in California
            
            October 08, 2017

            By October 15, 15 large fires burned 217,566 acres, destroyed 5,700 homes and other structures, raised the death toll to 40 and 100,000 people were evacuated. Stats for Stories

            

            *Special Edition* Hurricane Maria
            
            September 17, 2017

            Maria formed as tropical storm on Sept 16, strengthening to a hurricane the next day. By Sept 18 Maria was a Cat 5 hurricane with max winds of 160 MPH. Stats for Stories

            

            *Special Edition* Hurricane Irma
            
            September 08, 2017

            Irma formed as tropical storm on Aug. 30, strengthening to a hurricane the next day. By Sept. 5 Irma was a Cat 5 hurricane with max sustained winds of 185 MPH. Stats for Stories

            

            *Special Edition* Hurricane Harvey
            
            August 2017

            According the National Hurricane Center, Hurricane Harvey made landfall Aug. 25 as a Category 4 storm bringing life-threatening conditions to Texas. Facts for Features & Special Editions

            

            2017 Hurricane Season Begins
            
            June 08, 2017

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