This article looks at seven major natural disasters– how they happen, what damage they can cause, and why it’s important to understand and prepare for them. Floods are one of the most common ...

When deciding whether to shelter in place during an emergency, social roles, environmental knowledge, economic status, and ...

Following Hurricane Helene, the L.A. fires, and other disasters, rural small businesses have served as informal safety nets ...

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 ...

States and localities should do more to prevent weather disasters. However, the federal government should not do less.

Natural disasters destroy physical spaces ... Depopulation, business closures, and declining property values are common in hard-hit areas. For example, after Hurricane Katrina, the population ...

Flooding is the most common and increasingly severe environmental disaster in the country, displacing more than 30,000 people nationwide in 2023 alone, according to the National Centers for ...

Most survivors of natural or man-made disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, ...

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