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The devastating floods that struck central Texas over the Fourth of July weekend have become one of the deadliest flood ...
Hurricane season has all of Florida on edge each year, but it's a bigger fear in communities of color where history shows recovery is slow to come.
What’s the role of nonprofits when disasters strike? They play a critical role by complementing government efforts and filling gaps in immediate and long-term recovery needs.
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 ...
Photos from the path of destruction highlight the mounting loss and how some California communities are forever changed.
Disasters are growing in frequency and intensity It’s common to experience a variety of emotions before, during, and after a disaster Being prepared and getting support can help protect mental ...
CU Boulder researcher Lori Peek (center) with participants in the Gulf Coast-based youth empowerment program called SHOREline, which she co-created and that was designed to make fundamental changes in ...
A Swiss Alpine village has been buried by a massive debris field after a glacier collapsed on a nearby mountain. Reuters reports that 90% of Blatten, Switzerland is engulfed by ice, mud, and rock ...
Large organizations often partner with local nonprofits that are uniquely positioned to mobilize quickly, leveraging their deep understanding of community needs and established trust with residents.