Tag: Natural disaster response
Kentucky Tornadoes Raise Concerns About Weather Service Warnings
Sandra Anderson, a resident of London, Kentucky, initially underestimated the severity of an approaching storm. When her grandchildren suggested bringing the dogs inside, she shrugged it off, believing they would be safe. However, as...
Impact of Federal Funding and Hiring Freezes on Wildfire Vulnerability
Wildfires are a constant threat in the United States, especially in regions like the Southeast and the West. With the recent freeze of federal funds and hiring orders issued by President Donald Trump and...
20 Years After Boxing Day Tsunami: Are We Better Prepared for Disasters?
Devastating Memories of the Boxing Day TsunamiIt was a typical Sunday morning in Lam Awe, a serene fishing village on the coast of Aceh, Indonesia, when Abdul Rahem, a 47-year-old fisherman, felt the earth...
