There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

At least 135 people, including 37 children, died in the Texas floods over the July 4 holiday weekend. All told, the US sustained 403 weather and climate disasters from 1980–2024, where overall damages ...

When Hurricane Sandy slammed into the Eastern seaboard last year, community funds were deluged with requests they never anticipated. The Capital One Financial Corporation, in McLean, Va., wanted to ...

In his first 100 days, President Donald Trump turned down half the requests for major disaster aid that crossed his desk. Previous presidents had approved the vast majority of governors’ pleas for ...

President Trump has signed an executive order directing state and local governments to "play a more active and significant role" in preparing for disasters. For months, Trump has said he's considering ...

Most organizations have business continuity plans for emergencies that affect company headquarters and infrastructure. With the prevalence of remote work, IT leaders also need to plan for when ...

In DePue, Ill., sewage will keep backing up into people's basements when there's heavy rain. In Rising Sun, Md., a mobile home park that has already flooded six times will remain in harm's way. And in ...