The chart above uses available NOAA data to show a meteoric rise in catastrophic events, largely due to severe storms like ...

Climate change is increasing the frequency of severe storms and other calamitous natural events. Given these circumstances, ...

A new study shows that weeks before the 2025 hurricane season begins, only about 8% of Houstonians feel they are "very well ...

In 2024 disasters displaced a record number of people both globally and in the U.S. About 11 million U.S. residents had to ...

Most survivors of natural or man-made disasters will recover with good social support and material assistance. For others, ...

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John Fedele / Getty Images Natural disasters ... (WMO), climate-related disasters increased fivefold in 50 years (1970 to 2019), costing the global economy over $3.64 trillion and resulting ...

The core of the proposal involves creating a public-private reinsurance arrangement, which would help reduce economic exposure linked to the rising frequency and severity of natural disasters.

ZURICH – Hurricanes, storms, floods and other natural disasters could cause US$145 billion (S$190 billion) in insured losses in 2025, nearly 6 per cent up from 2024 and one of the costliest ...

The organization is known for its volunteer efforts, especially after natural disasters. On April 15, more than 50 full-time AmeriCorps volunteers were told to stop working on Helene recovery ...

FAIRVIEW, NORTH CAROLINA - MARCH 29: A sign is seen outside the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center at the Fairview Public Library on March 29, 2025 in Fairview, North Carolina. FAIRVIEW, NORTH CAROLINA ...