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Disaster recovery
As weather disasters intensify, state and local governments are footing more of the recovery bill
Oct 8, 2024
Recovery goes on long after the cameras have moved on.
As Helene barrels into the Gulf Coast, FEMA faces shortfall for longer-term recovery
Sep 27, 2024
FEMA will have enough for immediate emergency response, but the latest government funding bill didn't include additional funding to help communities struggling from past disasters.
Financially, FEMA may not be equipped to handle climate change
Jul 20, 2023
The Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief fund is likely to be in the red sometime next month.
"Our whole life is in this house": Florida residents begin recovery after Hurricane Ian
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Amy Scott
Oct 14, 2022
The economic damage from Hurricane Ian could exceed $100 billion.
Insurance increasingly unaffordable as climate change brings more disasters
Aug 31, 2020
In California, homeowners in high wildfire-risk areas are finding insurance is harder to find, costs more and is worth less.
A Bahamian island works to recover from Hurricane Dorian
by
Nadege Green
Jan 6, 2020
The rebuilding process is expected to take years and costs are in the billions.
Lack of housing leaves fire survivors searching for solutions
by
Ben Bradford
Dec 17, 2018
In the aftermath of the Paradise wildfire, RVs and motels have become housing alternatives for displaced residents.
For public good, not for profit.
Northern California fires leave local businesses with few options to rebuild
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Ben Bradford
Dec 17, 2018
There's limited aid available for businesses displaced by November's devastating fire in Paradise.
How gift cards are helping survivors of California's deadliest fire
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Ben Bradford
Dec 7, 2018
It's not just cash donations that help after a disaster.
Houston’s refineries and plants are vulnerable to hurricanes. Will a $32 billion plan save them from flooding?
Nov 27, 2018
When hurricanes hit Texas, the whole country feels it. Now, there’s a plan to lessen the blow.