The Coast Guard is the first line of defense against a massive tsunami. Will it also be an early victim?
Local Officials Don’t Always Send IPAWS Emergency Alerts Before Disasters — ProPublica
ProPublica has identified at least 15 major disasters since 2016 in which officials in the most-harmed communities failed to use a federal system to send emergency alerts to residents — or waited until it was too late.
The Earthquake That Will Devastate the Pacific Northwest
When the Cascadia fault line ruptures, it could be North America’s worst natural disaster in recorded history.
US forces accused of ‘weaponising’ Somalia’s floods by trapping women and children in the path of El Niño
Exclusive: Coordinated airstrikes on territory held by al-Shabaab are driving the civilian population to find refuge alongside a river where rising water levels are a threat to safety. Is it a deliberate military strategy?
Cancer’s toll on 9/11 survivors is accelerating 25 years later
The number of victims receiving aid has tripled in recent years, a Post analysis finds, as the illness’s toll becomes more apparent.
Disaster planning for regular folks: level-headed prepping tips
Community groups' 'vital' disaster recovery work undervalued, report finds
A new Western Sydney University report finds grassroots organisations are often the first and last responders, but often face burnout.
The Trillion-Gallon Question: What if California’s Dams Fail? (Published 2023)
One superstorm could send walls of water sweeping through populated areas. There’s not much time to act.
Lessons From Hurricane Helene on Evacuation Orders, Messaging and Emergency Managers — ProPublica
After four months of reporting, ProPublica found that the warnings about Helene were eerily accurate. Yet, local residents remained largely unaware of the enormity of danger approaching as the storm closed in.
Project Turtle
As worst-case scenarios rapidly unfold, will the US move to protect home base?
Magnitude 7.7 earthquake strikes off Indonesia’s coast, killing at least 47 and toppling buildings
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off Indonesia's coast, killing at least 47 people and causing widespread panic.
THE AIR OF UNCERTAINTY Experts weigh health risks of twin towers fires & dust
Some people living or working near Ground Zero may have faced serious health risks since Sept. 11, but environmental experts say they don’t know enough to be certain about long-term harm. For months, toxic contamination in the…
The macroeconomic implications of extreme weather events: Insights from advanced economies
Extreme weather events are increasing in frequency and intensity, yet their macroeconomic impacts remain poorly understood. This column argues that the highly localised nature of climate-related natural disasters means impacts should be assessed at the subnational level, with explicit accounting for cross-region spillovers. Such an approach uncovers significant adverse effects of about 0.3% of GDP per year in OECD economies, roughly half occurring outside the disaster zone via negative spillovers.
Triangle Fire Victims Data - published
Disaster preparedness in the US
Starting with some articles I saved during/after the January 2025 wildfires in Southern California
Cheat Sheet: These are the steps fire victims need to take to make an insurance claim
What to do — and not do — when you get home after a fire evacuation
High winds and fires mean power outages. Here's how to prep
Evacuation terms can be confusing. Here’s what they mean and how to sign up for alerts
Every day is now fire season. Let's get you ready for the next wildfire burning near you
Cheat sheet: A quick roundup of SoCal fire coverage and safety resources