Tag: Hurricanes

History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

History shows why FEMA is essential in disasters, and how losing independent agency status hurt its ability to function

The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help

The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans – here’s how families and neighbors can help

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

Hurricane forecasters are losing 3 key satellites ahead of peak storm season − a meteorologist explains why it matters

For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

For many island species, the next tropical cyclone may be their last

NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching

NOAA’s 2025 hurricane forecast warns of a busy season – a storm scientist explains why and what meteorologists are watching

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

NOAA’s vast public weather data powers the local forecasts on your phone and TV – a private company alone couldn’t match it

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

If FEMA didn’t exist, could states handle the disaster response alone?

2024’s extreme ocean heat leaves 2 mysteries to solve

2024’s extreme ocean heat leaves 2 mysteries to solve

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes

After Hurricane Helene, survivors have been in a race against time to protect family heirlooms, photographs and keepsakes

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Americans face an insurability crisis as climate change worsens disasters – a look at how insurance companies set rates and coverage

Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way

Disaster survivors want to rebuild safer, more sustainable homes, but cost misperceptions often stand in the way

Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial

Time to freak out? How the existential terror of hurricanes can fuel climate change denial