Trauma lingers on for survivors of the deadly 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami
One of modern history's worst natural disasters, the tsunami left about 230,000 dead across a dozen countries.
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State seeks feedback on disaster recovery plans
State officials are seeking feedback on their disaster recovery plans.
Tongan flag bearer Pita Taufatofua is skipping the Games to focus on volcano relief
Taufatofua made headlines as Tonga's bare-chested flag bearer at the last three opening ceremonies. He's missing the 2022 Games to help his country recover from January's deadly tsunami.
Trump Administration Announces Nearly $13 Billion In Aid For Puerto Rico
The White House said on Friday that FEMA will award two grants to help rebuild Puerto Rico's electrical grid system and education infrastructure after 2017's Hurricane Maria.
Months After Blowing Deadline, Trump Administration Lifts Hold On Puerto Rico Aid
HUD says it is releasing more than $8 billion in aid to Puerto Rico aid. The deadline to do so was in September. The aid is for rebuilding after devastating Hurricanes Maria and Irma struck in 2017.
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?
Feds and Puerto Rico Reach Deal Allowing Disaster Recovery Loans To Start Flowing
Puerto Rico's governor had been locked in tense negotiations with the U.S. Treasury over terms governing $4.7 billion in loans that Congress approved to help the island recover from Hurricane Maria.
