Tag: Natural disasters
Severe Weather Impacts Midwest and Southern U.S. Amid National Weather Service Staffing Shortages
Alright, so over the weekend and through Monday, some pretty intense tornadoes, storms, and hail decided to make an appearance in parts of the Midwestern and Southern United States. They were really on a...
FEMA discontinues door-to-door canvassing in disaster zones
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is making some big changes for the upcoming disaster season, according to a memo obtained by Wired. The agency will no longer be sending workers door-to-door to help survivors,...
Trump Closes 25 USGS Centers Monitoring Drought and Flooding
Hammer Creek in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania is part of the Chesapeake Bay Small Agricultural Watershed Monitoring Program and the Pennsylvania Water Science Center targeted for closure. Scott Heidel, PADEP / USGS So, like, these more...
Deadly Weekend Tornadoes and Severe Weather Warnings – Latest Updates
A devastating storm system wreaked havoc across the South and Midwest over the weekend, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. With more than 50 tornadoes touching down and fierce winds causing wildfires,...
Hurricanes Fueling Southeast Wildfires: Inside Climate Analysis
More than 200 wildfires raged across the Southeastern United States last week, signaling the onset of the region's annual fire season. One particularly massive blaze in a forest near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, led...
Malawi faces increased vulnerability to climate change due to aid cuts.
Malawi Struggles with Climate Change Amid Foreign Aid Cuts Malawi, a country ravaged by the impacts of climate change, is facing increased vulnerability due to cuts in overseas aid, particularly from the United States. President...
Forecasting Financial Impact of Storm Activity | Energy Sector
Storms are an inevitable reality for utility companies, bringing with them significant operational disruptions and financial challenges. From overtime costs to equipment deployment and contractor fees, the financial impact of storm activity can have...
Cuts to HUD Office Could Delay Disaster Aid for N.C. Communities
Lack of Staffing Cuts Could Hinder Disaster Aid for N.C. Communities Canton, N.C., a resilient mountain town of 4,400 people west of Asheville, has faced numerous challenges in recent years, from Tropical Storm Fred in...
Forecasting Financial Impact of Storms on Accounting Practices
Summary: Utility companies face financial challenges due to storm activity, leading to unplanned expenses and operational disruptions. To address these issues, companies must incorporate storm forecasting into their financial planning to ensure budget flexibility...
Climate Change Increasing Likelihood of Los Angeles Wildfires: Report
A recent report from the World Weather Attribution sheds light on the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January. The study concluded that these fires were not only more likely to occur...
