Earthquake losses, like those of other disasters ... vary according to the type of housing available, time of day of occurrence, and population density. Common injuries include cuts, broken ...

The agency has been tracking billion-dollar disasters in the U.S. since 1980, analyzing the most impactful and most common weather and climate hazards annually, Smith said. These types of events ...

But what happens when people can’t — or won’t — get out of harm’s way? There are two types of disasters: one that you know is coming at you and one that suddenly happens. An approaching ...

Table 3 lists common terms associated with heat related conditions. Heat waves result in adverse health effects in cities more than in rural areas. Those at greatest risk of adverse health ...