On June 30, the Defense Department stopped using a tool that’s been essential for predicting hurricanes. So homeowners need ...

Hurricane Helene lasted only a few days in September 2024, but it altered the landscape of the Southeastern U.S. in ways that will affect the hazards residents face far into the future.

Under House Bill 5013, the state’s backing for hurricane-related reinsurance took a major cut. The law lowers the cumulative ...

The federal government can create a market in debt for mortgages or it can provide insurance in areas where people already ...

May, FEMA had 1,952 trained staffers ready to deploy to disasters; a year earlier, it had 6,588. Meanwhile, NOAA has lost about 20% of staff, including hundreds of National Weather Service employees.

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Started in 2022, the American Red Cross’ Community Adaptation Program works with nonprofits in disaster-ridden counties ...

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Major hurricane Erick has made landfall on the coast of Mexico with 125 mph sustained winds in the state of Oaxaca and the NHC reports the minimum central pressure at 950mb, which is above the ...

Augusta’s Hurricane Helene long term recovery committee looks to help the community to be more disaster-ready by: Brad Means Posted: Jun 17, 2025 / 09:14 PM EDT Updated: Jun 17, 2025 / 09:14 PM EDT ...

We find out how local leaders are working to help us weather future natural disasters. Augusta’s Hurricane Helene long term recovery committee … Featured / Jun 17, 2025 / 09:01 PM EDT ...