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 ...

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was ...

VN calls for continued partnership and assistance from international partners as the country is grappling with floodwaters in ...

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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The Federal Emergency Management Agency has allocated $2.7 billion in response to the L.A. wildfires, but some survivors say the agency’s support has fallen short of expectations. According to an ...

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 ...

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 ...

California homeowners whose homes were destroyed in a recent natural disaster — including the San Diego floods in January 2024 — could get some relief from a new state program launching this month.

After a devastating tornado outbreak struck southeastern Kentucky over the weekend-killing at least 19 people, injuring dozens more, and flattening neighborhoods in Laurel and Pulaski ...

Land near Dallas, Texas, submerged in flood waters in August 2022. More recent flooding in central Texas last week claimed at least 80 lives. Flash flooding in Texas, which started on Wednesday and ...

Natural disasters have always been a compelling angle for movies, shows, and documentaries to explore. These productions explore threats that seemingly come out of nowhere, devastate whole communities ...