Tracking the changing frequency and severity of natural disasters will help to guide recovery efforts through a new, online Disaster Recovery Hub comprising more than 100 big disaster case studies.

The purpose of this study is to emphasize the critical importance of integrating wildlife conservation and ecological principles into emergency management practices at the local and state levels in ...

Hurricane Harvey struck Harris County, Texas—which includes the city of Houston—in August 2017, and a year later many residents still had blue tarps draped over gaping holes in their homes.1 ...

Sure, but in this case “disaster” isn’t code for “too expensive” or “not as cool as when I was a kid” or “politically bananas.” No, this time, disaster means disaster. In fact, according to a new ...

An aerial view of the Norfolk-Pacific derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. (Gene J. Puskar / AP Photo) By signing up, you confirm that you are over the age of 16 and agree to receive occasional ...

Extreme weather events, such as hurricanes and other natural disasters, are becoming more and more frequent. These events have also been taking an increasingly grim toll on survivors' mental and ...

A recent scientific study has confirmed that natural and climate-related disasters are declining during the 21st century. Getty Images/iStcokphoto A recent scientific study has confirmed what climate ...

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Groups that play a key role in helping West Virginias recover when disasters hit are concerned what the future may be if there are major changes to the Federal Emergency Management ...

Southern California is a disaster. Oh, you’ve heard? Sure, but in this case “disaster” isn’t code for “too expensive” or “not as cool as when I was a kid” or “politically bananas.” No, this time, ...