‘A matter of life and death’ — How disaster response endangers US farmworkers
A new report finds that data gaps end up putting vulnerable communities at even more risk.
Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Why insurance and mitigation matter for Floridians
Just one inch of water can cause up to $25,000 in damage to your home.
FEMA will now consider climate change when it rebuilds after floods
The federal agency is overhauling its disaster rules in a bid to end a cycle of rebuilding in unsafe areas.
Ready for a wild hurricane season? Renewable microgrids are
When hurricanes cause power outages, microgrids keep critical services running at hospitals, universities, homes and businesses.
Florida expert stresses vigilance, compassion this hurricane season
NOAA predicts between 17 and 25 named storms this summer and fall, with eight to 13 achieving hurricane status.
Florida must prioritize climate resilience
As Florida braces for the next storm season, the imperative for decisive action has never been clearer.
Overcharged or uninsured: Florida homeowners need real insurance reform
Climate change brings more frequent and intense natural disasters, increasing costs and leading to increasing expectations of loss.
FEMA is making an example of this Florida boomtown. Locals call it ‘revenge politics’
As the Biden administration tries to punish Lee County for rebuilding flood-prone homes, Republican politicians are fighting back.
FEMA announces improvements to disaster relief; largest coral reef mapped off Atlantic coast
The Federal Emergency Management Agency announced that is is cutting red tape and expediting the post-disaster aid process.
Taxpayers paying to rebuild flood-prone homes in Florida; Miami-Dade student credited with district getting electric school buses
A new analysis by the National Resource Defense Council found that some properties have been rebuilt more than a dozen ...