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Eaton wildfire in Pasadena
Daily News Lesson January 09 2025

Wildfires devastate Los Angeles

Learn why fires in the second largest city in the U.S. are difficult to contain
Almost one month later, Floridians continue to deal with Ian aftermath, in Fort Myers Beach
Daily News Lesson October 28 2022

Federal support nears $1.3 billion after Hurricane Ian — how should communities rebuild during a climate crisis?
Hear from Florida residents who must decide how — and if — to rebuild homes destroyed by Hurricane Ian
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Daily News Lesson August 01 2022

Catastrophic flooding in Eastern Kentucky causes death and destruction
Heavy rainfall in Eastern Kentucky has led to catastrophic flooding, destroying homes and killing at least 26 people
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Daily News Lesson December 13 2021

Dec. 13, 2021: News summary with video & discussion questions
Kentucky tornado aftermath, climate change's effects on historic Michigan fishing village
Aftermath of Hurricane Ida in Louisiana
Daily News Lesson September 02 2021

FEMA tackles recovery after Hurricane Ida
Hear from a FEMA representative on what's needed now in storm ravaged areas of the country
Aftermath of a 7.2 magnitude quake in Pestel
Daily News Lesson August 25 2021

Haitian survivors still seeking relief 10 days after earthquake
Hear why aid to Haitians recovering from the recent earthquake is slow
People look at a damaged house after a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in Les Cayes
Daily News Lesson August 17 2021

Haitians left homeless by 7.2 magnitude earthquake now brace for storm
Understand the disaster unfolding in Haiti, and learn what is most needed now
Firefighters work to extinguish a fire in Alpine, California
Daily Video September 09 2020

Wildfires scorch the western United States
Understand what's happening in California and other western states as wildfires set records.
Jose Enrique, Founder of World Kitchen Central, speaks on a cellphone at Odyssey Aviation in Nassau, Bahamas
Daily Video September 05 2019

How chef José Andrés feeds the storm-stricken Bahamas
In this PBS NewsHour lesson, find out why José Andrés, now a Nobel Prize nominee, decided to create an organization focused on providing homemade meals to people in disaster zones.
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Daily Video September 18 2017

How-to guide for sheltering pets during extreme weather events
Thousands of evacuees sought refuge in Houston's convention center during Hurricane Harvey, but their pets were not allowed in with them. New emergency service groups and animal shelters in Houston are taking a step to include animals and pets in disaster planning.
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