From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with ...

You’re not imagining it: Natural disasters are increasing both in frequency and severity. Experts estimate that over the past two decades, the world has experienced around 400 per year. That means we ...

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Natural disasters can create a devastating loss of property, community, and life. Floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires, tsunamis, and more can leave you feeling hopeless, scared, and like ...

With extreme weather events, fires and floods growing increasingly common, general warnings are no longer adequate. Researchers at Uppsala University, in collaboration with the World Meteorological ...

Verizon has deployed cutting-edge sensors in Chicago that could save lives and revolutionize the way communities prepare for an increasingly common natural disaster. In mid-August, the global ...

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires — ongoing at the time of publication — have destroyed entire communities. Many have lost loved ones, homes, schools, churches, and neighborhoods. Entire social networks ...

Scott Nyerges is a former senior editor and content strategist at U.S. News & World Report, where he led coverage of car insurance and other personal insurance lines. He's also served as a managing ...

Texas has seen its number of natural disasters increase by 244% over the past four decades, making it the 13th-highest rate of increase in the nation, according to a recent insurance company analysis.

SAN ANTONIO – Following a natural disaster, such as the Hill Country floods, people should be wary of scams in order to protect themselves and recover safely during this challenging time. Here are a ...

Iñupiat Community of the Arctic Slope worked with the Federal Emergency Management Agency to host a four-day emergency management course in Utqiagvik in September, 2025. A tribe on the North Slope ...