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The devastating floods that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend have become one of the deadliest flood ...
Before and after the latest disaster that cut Big Sur off from the rest of the world. May 24, 2017. Highway 1 covered by a landslide at Mud Creek in Monterey County on Monday.
Satellite images provide a stunning view of natural disasters and their impact on the environment. ... Indonesia before the 2004 tsunami hit, in a DigitalGlobe image from June 23, 2004.
In some disasters, especially large ones like the Lahaina, Hawaii, fire in 2023, nonprofits also act as coordinators.They make sure that volunteers, donations and other resources flow to people ...
A common theme in many public information officer courses is to deliver authentic statements of empathy for communities affected by tragedy or disaster, not the cliché “thoughts and prayers” that ...
This is part one in a three-part series on risk mitigation and disaster recovery. Read part two here and part three here. Business leaders and risk managers should always be prepared for the worst ...
Before: The No. 18 Kyotokumaru fishing vessel was swept away from a port in Kesennuma, Miyagi prefecture. This is the scene on March 12, 2011. (Kyodo News). After: March 4, 2013. (Kyodo News) ...
After a disaster: In the wake of a disaster, it's natural to want to assess and clean up damage to your home as fast as possible. But it's wise to take it slow. "We see many injuries occurring ...
In the chaotic aftermath of a natural disaster, recording the devastation in minute detail might seem like a macabre pursuit. But researchers are increasingly doing just that with laser technology ...
The previously mentioned disaster kit from 72hours.org is a must-have. Offered up by the City of San Francisco, the 72hours guide can help you prepare for any type of disaster, and has special ...