Recent natural disasters including Hurricanes Helene and Milton, California wildfires, and widespread flash flooding in Texas and elsewhere have been so destructive and lethal as to stimulate interest ...

"Last year, leading into Hurricane Helene and Milton at the peak of hurricane season, FEMA was already basically at no staff available," said Chris Currie.

New research reveals that wild disturbances are increasing across America, and these events greatly influenced indirectly by ...

A string of recent natural disasters has increased awareness of the dangers, yet nearly one-third of Americans haven’t taken financial steps to prepare for a natural disaster, and less than one-third ...

Just because there aren't any hurricanes in the forecast during your Caribbean vacation doesn't mean you're in the clear. Be ...

In the last year, extreme floods, fires, and storms wreaked havoc around the world. For the victims of these disasters, a whole other nightmare awaits them once the flames are contained and ...

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Texas, Georgia and Illinois are the three worst states for natural disasters. Hawaii, Alaska and Maine are the three states with the fewest natural disasters. Natural disaster frequency and losses are ...

Behind the headlines and breaking news, silent catastrophes are reshaping our world. Join us as we examine the overlooked ...

Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...