Wildfires have become one of the most recognizable symbols of a changing risk landscape in the United States. Each year, images of neighborhoods surrounded by […]
Tag: natural disasters
Texas Knew and It Still Flooded
Over the Independence Day weekend, a catastrophic flood struck central Texas, leaving more than 80 people dead and dozens more missing. In the early hours […]
Threats of Violence Slow FEMA Response
As communities in North Carolina work tirelessly to recover from the devastation left by Hurricane Helene, federal disaster response efforts have hit an unexpected and […]
How to Take Action Against Worsening Disasters
As disasters grow more frequent and severe due to the impacts of climate change, the American Red Cross is urging everyone to take important steps […]