Inside the Organization Saving Disabled People During Hurricane Harvey
An interview with Paul Timmons, co-founder of a non-profit that helps the most vulnerable escape from natural disasters.
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Hurricane Harvey Could Be the Strongest Storm to Hit the U.S. Since 2005
There's a massive storm coming to the Lone Star State. Is disaster relief prepared?
Saving Lives by Predicting Global Drought
Drought has long been hard to predict, but new research will now help forecasters develop early warnings. By…
‘San Andreas’ Will Offer California a Much-Needed Reminder
Disaster movies provide audiences more than just entertainment.
Don’t Give in to Slacktivism, Donate to Nepal Relief Efforts Now
Research shows people are much less likely to give to disaster relief efforts long after a galvanizing "start" date.
Why Won’t the Red Cross Tell Us How It Spent Donations After Superstorm Sandy?
Donors gave $312 million after the storm, but it’s not clear where exactly the money went.
Opting Out: Preparing for the End of the World
As part of our week-long series on people who opt out of society, Eva Holland considers the extremes that preppers, or survivalists, are prepared for.
Alarming post-Sandy Factoid: The National Flood Insurance Program is Still Broke
If you ever want to have a really strange conversation with a politician, ask about floods. Rising water…
Antbots to the Rescue!
An army of insect-sized robot rescuers may some day help save lives after a disaster.