The U.S. Defense Civil Preparedness Agency embraces the aesthetic of the times in this super stylized, New Age-inspired overview of disaster preparedness from 1972. Your Chance to Live: Earthwatch ...

Manmade or technological disasters are unpredictable, can spread across geographical boundaries, may be unpreventable, and may have limited physical damage but long-term effects. Some disasters in ...

The unpredictable nature of disasters such as hurricanes, fires, explosions, and floods is stressful, if not downright scary. That's why having an action plan in place is so crucial. “The ability to ...

Nature rarely strikes without warning. From the nervous stamping of horses hours before an earthquake to the eerie green glow of storm clouds preceding a devastating tornado, our planet provides ...

Natural Hazards Research Australia and insurer Suncorp have today released a discussion paper highlighting the power of the environment in reducing the impact of disaster. The "Nature Positive ...

The World Bank supports nature-based solutions to boost climate resilience, restore ecosystems, and protect millions from disasters. Countries around the globe are facing increasing risks from climate ...

From severe storms to tornadoes, natural disaster statistics reveal that disasters are occurring more frequently and with ...

Preparedness for the future is nonnegotiable. As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, their impact also becomes more widespread. Americans are feeling the effects of extreme weather ...

Here in my adopted city of Vancouver, people are still reeling from the recent killing of 11 people by a man who intentionally drove his SUV into a crowded Filipino street festival. Among the victims ...