Indiana Storms: People Underwater, Without Power, Ignored
Historic Indiana storms and flooding in August 2026 killed seven and displaced 1,000 people after a derecho and 1-in-1,000-year rainfall.…
They Admitted It in Court: Trump Is Denying Disaster Aid and Energy Money Based on How States Voted
Court filings show the Trump administration canceled $7.6B in clean energy grants based "solely" on states' political identity — and…
After Venezuela’s Strongest Earthquake Since 1900 Killed Hundreds, U.S. Still Deporting People There
Venezuela's strongest earthquakes since 1900 killed hundreds on June 24, 2026. As survivors dig out by hand, the U.S. keeps…
Flooding in Hawaii—Worst in 20 Years—Exposes Old Dam Dole Refused to Fix
Flooding in Hawaii (the worst in 20 years) forced mass evacuations on Oahu’s North Shore as a 120-year-old dam owned…
Climate Change Denialism: How to Nod While Internally Screaming 101
Climate change denialism ranges from outright rejection of science to creative excuse-making. Here’s a guide to the myths, the characters,…
Kilauea’s 43rd Eruption Sends 1,300-Foot Lava Fountains into the Sky, Forces Highway Closures and Evacuations
Kilauea volcano’s 43rd eruption episode sent twin lava fountains over 1,300 feet high, forcing Highway 11 closures, park evacuations, and…
In Rural America, Public Radio Saves Lives
When a typhoon hit Alaska, public radio station KYUK was broadcasting critical information about evacuations, and search and rescue operations.
How Vermont lost track of millions in FEMA flood recovery funds
As the federal government pushes more disaster recovery responsibilities onto states like Vermont, they are “sitting ducks” for contractors.
The people behind America’s disaster recovery
From cleanup crews to powerline techs, these are the disaster recovery workers called in after catastrophe.
Frequent extreme weather events means more disaster recovery scams
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
How Drones and AI are Changing the Way We Fight Wildfires
As the threat of wildfires intensifies, modern technology is playing an increasingly large role in both research and management. But…
FEMA Failed to Make Grant Payments to BRIC, a Critical Disaster Program
Democratic AGs say FEMA failed to pay BRIC grants. BRIC, Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities, is a critical disaster program.
