Discover groundbreaking technologies designed to revolutionize disaster preparedness and rescue operations in the wake of natural disasters such as earthquakes, tornadoes, and floods. This video ...

Researchers have found that, since 1950, economic losses from floods in Europe have decreased because of improvements in risk management, per a University of Potsdam news release. Climate adaptation ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

Even as FEMA support falters, public schools and educators provide essential services during and after disasters.

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Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are just ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Some disasters don’t just destroy cities—they reshape civilizations. From volcanic eruptions that blotted out the sun to floods ...