TAMPA BAY, Fla (BLOOM) – Extreme weather events and natural disasters impact millions of people annually, disrupting lives and causing significant financial losses. According to the National Oceanic ...

Ideally, you’d have weeks or days to prepare for an extreme weather. But the reality is, especially with floods, wildfires, and tornadoes, things change quickly. That’s why it’s critical to plan in ...

Shemika Nieves, a teacher in Hazelhurst, Ga., is greeted by students as they return to school on Oct. 21, three weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated much of South Georgia. (Hyosub Shin/Atlanta ...

With climate-related natural disasters on the rise across the country, many of us are left wondering how to prepare if one strikes close to home. The American Red Cross recommends starting with a ...

Ten years ago this month, a software bug in an Ohio company’s control room caused a widespread, multi-day blackout, affecting 45 million Americans across eight states on the East Coast and through ...

September is Natural Preparedness Month and the Red Cross is urging residents to take advantage and prepare their households for natural disasters. Officials say each year, Red Cross volunteers ...

Every time there’s an earthquake or a natural disaster in Southern California, the news organizations call Dr. Lucy Jones. Dr. Jones is a seismologist and a research associate at the California ...

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