Rain, Surge And Wind: How To Understand Your Hurricane Risk
Focus more on water, less on wind and beware the cone of uncertainty. Here's a simple guide for understanding hurricane risks.
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Rethinking Disaster Recovery After A California Town Is Leveled By Wildfire
The 2018 Camp Fire destroyed 90% of the town of Paradise, Calif., and killed 85 people. Should the federal government jump in to rebuild communities at high risk of future disasters?
How Federal Disaster Money Favors The Rich
The federal government spends billions of dollars each year helping communities rebuild after disasters and to prevent future damage. But that money isn't always allocated to those who need it most.
In The Aftermath Of The Camp Fire, A Slow, Simmering Crisis In Nearby Chico
More than two months after the Camp Fire, the small city of Chico, Calif. is struggling to handle an influx of an estimated 20,000 new people from neighboring Paradise.
QUIZ: The Country That Gives The Most Humanitarian Aid Is ...
The world gave a record amount of money to help people caught up in international crises. We've got ten questions so you can test your aid I.Q.
The Forgotten Needs Of Refugees From Hurricane Irma
Finding a place to live is just the start. A doctor shares his experiences with two hurricane refugees.
For Grocery Stores In Texas, It's A Race To Restock Their Shelves
Hurricane Harvey destroyed intricate supply chains that keep supermarket shelves stocked with perishable food. Grocery stores are already rebuilding those networks.
Epic Floods — Not Just In Texas — Are A Challenge For Aid Groups
Two weeks before Hurricane Harvey struck, monsoon rains swamped Bangladesh, India and Nepal. Aid groups are struggling to deal with both disasters.
PHOTOS: Model London Set Afloat, Then Aflame, To Remember Great Fire
In 1666, The Great Fire of London destroyed more than 13,000 homes. The 350th anniversary of the inferno was marked with pyrotechnics galore — including a floating, burning replica of old London.
After A Disaster, Kids Don't Want To Talk About The Disaster
Well-meaning folks have assumed kids want to process what they've lived through. That turns out to be not the case. Kids who lived through Katrina taught mental health professionals valuable lessons.