The floods and landslides that have killed more than 1,350 people in recent weeks are a grim reminder of the risks of a warming planet.
Tag: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Watchdog Warns Trump’s Cuts at FEMA Pose a ‘Major Challenge’
The country lacks the ability to address multiple disasters happening at once, the Government Accountability Office said.
FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Chief Resigns, Citing Agency ‘Chaos’, Colleagues Said
Ken Pagurek had told colleagues the Trump administration was causing ‘chaos’ inside FEMA and creating dangerous delays in disaster response.
How to Pack a ‘Go Bag’ for Extreme Weather
If the trend continues, extreme weather will occur more frequently. Here’s how experts suggest you prepare.
Dozens of Groups Push FEMA to Recognize Extreme Heat as a ‘Major Disaster’
The labor and environmental groups are pushing the change so relief funds can be used in more situations.
Vermont Floods Show U.S. Lags in Adapting to Climate Change
The lack of a comprehensive national rainfall database and current flood maps hampers the ability to prepare for storms intensified by climate change.
Many Future Storms May Dump 50% More Rain, Overwhelming City Drains
In some of the nation’s most populous areas, hazardous storms can dump significantly more water than previously believed, new calculations show.
State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
Aging Infrastructure May Create Higher Flood Risk in L.A., Study Finds
Between 197,000 and 874,000 city residents could experience a foot of flooding during an extreme storm, scientists found. Most of them don’t live in beachfront mansions.