Tag: Natural disasters
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...
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...
Preparing Mid-Atlantic States for Billion-Dollar Disasters: Funding Concerns
In 2024, Pennsylvania faced a staggering number of billion-dollar weather disasters, totaling 12. This record-breaking year outpaced the state's weather challenges throughout the entire 1980s, even when adjusted for inflation. Last week, a symposium...
Uncovering the Mystery of Wildfire Ignition Triggers
Uncovering the Mystery of Wildfire Ignition Triggers Amid what could be among the most devastating wildfire events in American history, the causes of the blazes that ravaged Los Angeles last week remain shrouded in uncertainty....
