The disasters we talk about shape our priorities and determine our preparedness

In December 1989, the United Nations declared Oct. 13 International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. At the time, the aim was ...

Map Shows Areas Worst Hit by Weather Disasters This Year

Seven major weather-related events have led to billions in damages and economic loss in 2025, according to calculations by ...
Drexel University

When Climate Disasters Hit, They Often Leave Long-term Health Care Access Shortages, Drexel Study Finds

Immediate recovery efforts receive the most attention after severe natural disasters, yet new data from researchers at Drexel University and the University of Maryland suggests these climate events ...
KMBC Kansas City

Disaster preparedness event helps seniors get ready for situations that may leave them vulnerable

INDEPENDENCE IS HOPING TO CHANGE THAT. HOW’D YOU GUYS GET YOUR WEATHER ALERTS REGARDING THE STORM THAT WE JUST HAD ON TUESDAY? IT’S ABOUT BEING READY BEFORE THE STORM. MOST OF THE RADIO STATIONS AND ...

How disaster-ready are African countries? Study of 5 shows some progress, but also huge gaps

When we hear the word "disaster" we often think of floods, droughts or earthquakes—events caused by nature. But what really ...
Daily Emerald

Lane Events Center to receive $1.5 million for disaster relief upgrades

The Lane County Board of Commissioners has accepted a federal grant of $1.5 million for new renovations at the Lane County Events Center, which will be used for disaster relief. Eugene’s Lane Events ...
WSPA

Disaster recovery assistance events to be held in the Upstate

SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WSPA) — The South Carolina Office of Resiliency is hosting mobile intake events in the Upstate this week for survivors of Helene to apply for disaster recovery assistance.