In South Carolina, Hurricane Florence Put the Gullah People's Way of Life in Peril
Many in the community live on land that is classified as "heir's property," a legal condition that leaves it particularly vulnerable, especially in a disaster.
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If Americans Keep Ignoring Flood Risk, We Could Face a Housing-Market Crash
On the coastlines of America, many home buyers are ignoring the new realities of storms and floods—and, in too many cases, the government isn't helping.
Just How Many Americans Are at Risk for a 100-Year Flood?
A new report shows that FEMA's flood hazard maps may be dangerously outdated.
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?
The 'Most Transparent Administration'?
A firsthand look at the incompetence and neglect behind President Obama's failure to make good on his FOIA promises.
Why Won't the Red Cross Tell Us How It Spent Donations After Sandy?
Donors gave $312 million after the storm, but it’s not clear where exactly the money went.
Why So Many Flood Maps Are Still Out of Date
An interview with professor David Maidment on what makes today’s maps 10 times more accurate than the ones much of the country is still stuck with.
As Need for New Flood Maps Rises, Congress and Obama Cut Funding
FEMA maps that dictate insurance premiums for millions of Americans are dangerously outdated. Can we get them ready before another Katrina or Sandy?
Search Dogs Seeking Fake Disasters to Sniff
The canine-handler teams produced by the National Disaster Search Dog Foundation are the gold standard in their field. All the foundation needs now are some fake disasters the dogs can sniff.
Fumbling FEMA Wants Back in the Game
A political scientist argues that while FEMA has pulled up its socks since Hurricane Katrina, it's still not ready for primetime.
Pssst. Mr. President.
Because it's not just the economy, our experts offer some solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the campaign.
Close the Turkey Farm
Miller-McCune's experts offer solutions to problems that were under-discussed during the presidential campaign.