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Chenxiao “Atlas” Guo developed a striking map showing the geographic range and frequency of natural disasters in the United States. The map beautifully communicates various risks that are more common ...

August is the most active month for natural disasters in Florida. There have been 89 natural disasters in Florida from 1980 to July 9, 2024. Florida faces the greatest threats from severe storms, ...

A natural disaster occurring in your destination while abroad is one of the most terrifying things many travelers can imagine. Keeping yourself safe in any emergency situation is critical — and when ...

Steam vents from Mount Baker, about 30 miles east of Bellingham, in March of 2018. Edgar Smith Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald file The Federal Emergency Management Association creates a map of its ...

Disasters can produce huge psychological impacts, potentially affecting people for life. A recently published scientific study summarises what we know about outcomes from disaster-coping strategies ...

When a major storm blows through town, local, state, and tribal governments rely on federal funding to help them recover. Rebuilding schools and roads, repairing power lines, and cleaning up debris ...