The Red Cross has named Jennifer Bivert of Payette as the next regional disaster program officer in eastern Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

From ancient Egyptian flood strategies to Mayan agricultural techniques, the ancient world can teach us how to live with ...

Republicans and Democrats may have a bipartisan recipe for disaster aid. In a rare push, congressional lawmakers from both parties are wrangling legislation that aims to take politics out of federal ...

Following a disaster, it’s natural to want to help those affected. But where do you start? HPR’s Catherine Cluett Pactol ...

Flash flooding has been tearing up communities across the U.S., with heavy downpours sending creeks and rivers rushing over their banks from Texas to Kentucky, across the Midwest and into the ...

In the aftermath of every major disaster, Americans watch a familiar scene unfold, where communities are devastated, families displaced and survivors struggle to navigate a system that often feels ...

From floods and forest fires to earthquakes—the frequency and intensity of natural disasters is increasing. This also means an increase in the number of people affected and damage to infrastructure, ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Jeff Schlegelmilch is a research scholar and the director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at the Columbia Climate School at Columbia University. He is the author of ...

There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Living through a disaster, whether natural or man-made, can take a serious toll on one’s mental health, both in the immediate aftermath of the disaster and for months or even years to follow.