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Hours after an Atlantic hurricane came for Appalachia, many residents of rolling, tree-lined western Asheville, North Carolina, had nothing to do and nowhere to go. More than 1,000 roads were closed, ...

President Trump has said he wants to eventually shift the burden of disaster relief and recovery onto states. It’s already happening. By Scott Dance Life is inching back to normal in the town of Cave ...

You never know when a disaster might strike your business, but this comprehensive disaster preparedness guide can help you successfully navigate one. Running a small business is hard enough without ...

Twenty years ago, Katrina taught America devastating lessons. The administration’s policies against strategizing to protect society’s most vulnerable are a recipe for a repeat. “Much like we see ...

President Trump says the Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, should be eliminated, and that states should take on more responsibility for responding to and preparing for extreme weather and ...

ABSTRACT: This article draws from detailed qualitative case studies of three schools located in disaster prone context in Nepal. It explores the importance of governance in DRR education interventions ...

President Trump has signed an executive order directing state and local governments to "play a more active and significant role" in preparing for disasters. For months, Trump has said he's considering ...