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FILE PHOTO: Aftermath of Hurricane Milton’s landfall in Siesta Key, Florida

Nation Oct 12

Why hurricanes can cause thousands more deaths in the years after they hit

By John Yang, Andrew Corkery, Veronica Vela, Satvi Sunkara, Andrew Chambers

Nation Sep 02

Aftermath of Hurricane Idalia in Cedar Key, Florida
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Former FEMA head discusses the evolving challenges of emergency response

The Federal Emergency Management Agency has responded to a record number of billion-dollar weather-related disasters so far in 2023. And in recent years, FEMA has been called on for duties beyond extreme weather events, from COVID vaccine distribution to helping…

By John Yang, Harry Zahn

World Sep 20

FILE PHOTO: Hurrican Fiona landfalls in Puerto Rico
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Calls for reform in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Fiona leaves entire island without power

Parts of the northern Caribbean washed away as heavy rains and winds from Hurricane Fiona bombarded islands. The storm hit the Turks and Caicos on Tuesday and may grow stronger as it heads to Bermuda. Puerto Rico saw some of…

By William Brangham, Lizz Bolaji

Nation Sep 19

Hurrican Fiona landfalls in Puerto Rico
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Puerto Rico hit with flooding, widespread power outages from Hurricane Fiona

Hurricane Fiona knocked out power and water to up to one million people in Puerto Rico. President Biden issued an emergency declaration for the island making federal aid available for rescue efforts during and after the storm. Dr. Michelle Carlo…

By William Brangham, Cai Pigliucci, Karina Cuevas

Nation Aug 27

Hurricane Laura further strains FEMA in disaster-filled year

Hurricane Laura was also testing an already-stretched Federal Emergency Management Agency in what is shaping up to be a unprecedentedly disastrous year. FEMA has never faced a year like 2020.

By Ben Fox, Associated Press

Jul 14

WATCH: Former FEMA head, emergency officials testify on U.S. response to COVID-19

By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

The House Homeland Security Committee will hold a hearing July 14 on COVID-19 supply preparedness and response on both the state and federal level.

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Jun 09

WATCH: FEMA head testifies on federal government’s response to COVID-19 pandemic

By Courtney Vinopal and Associated Press

The U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs will hold a hearing June 9 on the federal government's procurement and distribution strategies in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S.

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Dec 26

Watch 8:13
2 years later, U.S. island territories still hurting from Hurricanes Irma and Maria

Although 2020 is only days away, Americans in the territories of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands are still recovering from devastating storms that hit back in the fall of 2017. Hurricanes Maria and Irma flooded and leveled parts…

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Sep 05

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How Charleston is faring after battering from Hurricane Dorian

The port city of Charleston is prone to flooding even in normal rain events, so local officials and residents prepared for the worst when awaiting Hurricane Dorian. In the end, the city saw less flooding and storm surge than they…

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Sep 03

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Reallocating funds to build wall won’t compromise disaster relief, says McAleenan

With Hurricane Dorian devastating the Bahamas and heading toward the U.S., how are American agencies and officials getting ready for the threat? Acting Homeland Security Sec. Kevin McAleenan joins Amna Nawaz to discuss preparation efforts, including pre-deployment of supplies and…

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