Harris County Officials Failed to Implement Their Own Disaster Plan After Hurricane Harvey
Much of the blame for the poor response to the disaster fell on the Red Cross, but Houston-area officials are not exempt from responsibility.
Disaster Recovery
Can Innovative Knowledge Systems Help Cities Prepare for Natural Disasters?
Recent extreme weather events show how the outdated and imperfect information systems used by cities exacerbates the devastation.
In Texas, the Red Cross' Weak Post-Harvey Response Yields Harsh Criticism
Once again, there were appeals for donations to the Red Cross. And once again, local officials are saying the charity hasn't delivered.
Why Earthquake-Resistant Cell Phone Towers Are Worth the Money
It's not necessarily a life-or-death service, but those anti-quake towers bolster morale—and the economy.
Christchurch Still Shaken By Quake One Year Later
A deadly earthquake that devastated Christchurch, New Zealand, a year ago still has policymakers asking what should be the city's next step as it rebuilds and redesigns.
Book: Improve Green Infrastructure After Disaster
A book on disaster law and policy urges stronger federal intervention to shore up natural barriers and protect the most vulnerable members of the community.
Debunking Myths About Emergency Seed Aid
The quake in Haiti and floods in Pakistan highlight that the multimillion-dollar emergency seed aid industry is in need of a makeover.