Disability and Disaster Response in the Age of Climate Change
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Puerto Rico’s Governor Orders Review of All Deaths Since Hurricane Maria
Ricardo A. Rosselló now admits that the toll "may be higher than the official count certified to date."
A Rare ‘Medicane’ Is Forming in Europe Right Now
As the globe continues to warm, these weird Mediterranean hurricanes will only become more intense.
There’s a Major Halloween Storm Bearing Down on New England
The National Weather Service says the storm could be among the strongest ever recorded during the month of October in New England.
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 United States Is Facing Four Simultaneous Tropical Threats
In a year of record temperatures, the U.S. has a surplus of storms heading its way — and Hawaii might…
Is America Ready for Hurricane Season?
The costs of hurricane damages are expected to grow even faster than the country’s economy. By Madeleine Thomas…
Hurricanes With Female Names Are More Deadly
Researchers find giving a storm a feminine name inadvertently conveys the impression that it isn't all that dangerous. The result is inadequate preparation—and a higher death toll.
Evacuation Lessons From Hurricane Irene
Safety officials may have overreacted in preparing for Hurricane Irene, but that's the best course of action, says evacuation expert Micah Brachman.
No Port After the Storm
Post-Katrina New Orleans, still rife with blighted housing, is a lesson for recovering from future disasters.