Since taking office, President Trump has called for the elimination of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, suggesting it could be dismantled as soon as December. Lately, his team has backed away ...

A disaster documentary needs to be nuanced, addressing a challenging topic with sensitivity and intelligence. In an age where the media can sometimes feel exploitative when it comes to tragedy and ...

The following excerpt is drawn from the Prologue of Disaster Nation, a new book by David J. Alexander that examines how America’s disaster response system has become reactive, fragmented, and fiscally ...

Most people willing to admit it will tell you they love a good disaster documentary. Seeing something come tumbling down in a glorious fashion is indeed its own form of entertainment, unique to ...

The “Implosion: The Titanic Sub Disaster” documentary will uncover the true story of what happened when the 2023 OceanGate submersible imploded, killing all on board. In June 2023, the OceanGate ...

Hurricane Harvey survivor Pablo Garcia receives disaster assistance at his front door from Liana Bates-Hall, FEMA Disaster Survivor Assistance (DSA) Crew Lead, and Lauren Cutler, right, FEMA Corps DSA ...

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting chief plans to shift responsibility for disaster recovery to states during the upcoming hurricane season, he said during a staff town hall on Thursday.

Native Americans are increasingly responsible for emergency management systems when a natural disaster hits a tribal community. Tribes can issue emergency declarations requests to open up help from ...

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 ...

“It pays to invest in reducing risks before they lead to disasters”…United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Commendable leadership responses to the Mokwa flood The predicted flood ...