Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods that inspired ancient myths, nature has always had the power to rewrite ...

When we talk about disasters, we often default to the language of nature. We describe storms as "unprecedented," floods as ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

University of Oklahoma researchers want to better understand the relationships between residents and their local government’s response to natural disasters through a survey of Norman residents and the ...

In rural communities, where healthcare access can be limited, disasters can drastically disrupt access to essential ...

This year was unusually busy for Army and Air National Guard personnel, with deployments to support natural disaster response and recovery and crime prevention and federal protection missions. The ...

Sri Lanka has confronted one of the most destructive natural disasters in its recorded history. In late November 2025, ...

Uncertainty is hanging over this year’s hurricane season as meteorologists predict “above-normal” activity and the Trump administration sends shifting signals over the future of the federal government ...

Mobility challenges, medical needs and failed alerts left many older residents trapped when flames spread and smoke billowed as the Eaton and Palisades fires tore through Southern California last year ...

Disasters don’t just cause infrastructure losses, cripple economies, or claim lives. They shake something far deeper, that is ...