Nov 08 Iran earthquake kills at least 5 and injures 300 By Associated Press The magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck Tark county in Iran's Eastern Azerbaijan province at 2:17 a.m., Iran's seismological center said. Continue reading
Oct 28 How cities are rebuilding to be more resilient to natural disasters By Zoe Rohrich Cities, residents and businesses across the U.S. and the world are seeking ways to end the expensive cycle of rebuilding after natural disasters. Continue reading
Sep 24 Earthquake strikes near Puerto Rico but no injuries reported By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck 49 miles off the island's northwest coast late Monday. Continue reading
Sep 11 Watch 5:02 In the Bahamas, how relief groups are tackling ruined infrastructure and lack of power The grave reality of Hurricane Dorian’s devastation in the Bahamas is becoming more evident each day. Great Abaco Island is virtually uninhabitable, and there’s major destruction near Freeport and its surroundings on Grand Bahama. Government officials say 2,500 people are… Continue watching
Sep 05 Watch 4:26 What the East Coast of the U.S. can expect from Hurricane Dorian After causing calamity in the northern islands of the Bahamas, Hurricane Dorian is just offshore from northern South Carolina and southern North Carolina Thursday. When will this storm conclude its path of destruction? The National Hurricane Center's Ed Rappaport joins… Continue watching
Sep 04 Damage estimates don’t capture the full cost of climate change-fueled disasters By Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation To understand the true economic costs of an extreme weather event, it’s important to consider all the investment that is being “crowded out” or lost to cover rebuilding costs. Continue reading
Aug 28 Watch 4:47 Hurricane Dorian turns away from Puerto Rico but strikes Virgin Islands Hurricane Dorian may be sparing Puerto Rico its very worst, but the territory’s residents are still apprehensive about its "shaky" electrical grid and smaller, more vulnerable islands. The U.S. Virgin Islands, meanwhile, are taking a direct hit from Dorian. Judy… Continue watching
Jul 10 Tropical storm swamps New Orleans as possible hurricane lurks By Chevel Johnson and Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press In New Orleans, streets turned into small, swift rivers that overturned garbage cans and picked up pieces of floating wood. Water was up to the doors of many cars. Other vehicles were abandoned. Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 6:28 How preparing for a devastating earthquake will help you survive it Two major earthquakes have rocked Southern California in the past week, prompting questions about whether residents and the government are prepared for an even bigger one. Science reporter Jacob Margolis of KPCC public radio examines those questions in his podcast,… Continue watching
May 23 Watch 3:23 Senate passes disaster relief bill, as Trump and Pelosi attacks grow more personal After a months-long delay, the Senate overwhelmingly passed a funding bill Thursday that helps communities hit by natural disasters. The House is expected to quickly follow suit, and President Trump said he will sign the bill into law. Yamiche Alcindor… Continue watching