From the natural disaster club to the recovery club
Rural communities struck by natural disasters are creating models for sustainable, long-term recovery.
Tag: disaster recovery
Restore community planning: Fix Senate Bill 180
SB 180 slaps a three-year suspension on planning for growth in every county and city in Florida.
Hope for the climate starts at home
We don’t have to wait for the state or federal government to respond to climate change
The millions of Americans displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in a year tell a story of vulnerability and recovery
More than 4.3 million Americans had to leave their homes because of disasters in 2024, the Census Bureau estimates.
Florida emergency managers prep for hurricane season amid FEMA uncertainty
Federal proposals to overhaul disaster recovery have cast a shadow over this week's hurricane exercises and drills.
Playing politics with disaster recovery
FEMA has abruptly clawed back almost $300 million already awarded to Florida to battle floods, hurricanes and rising tides.
Disaster capitalism and the commodification of crisis in Florida
The endless cycle of recovery and destruction has left individuals financially and psychologically depleted.
After cuts, we’ll find out how much Florida needs FEMA
With more frequent and intense storms predicted due to climate change, Florida needs FEMA now more than ever.
Hurricanes devastated Florida last season. How can we prevent the damage to homes?
Flooding causes more damage annually than any other natural disaster, equating to billions of dollars in property damage.
Here’s why a retired admiral thinks climate change denial hurts Florida
We cannot let the important work of climate change mitigation and adaptation get caught up in the larger culture wars.