2022’s 18 Natural Disasters Cost the US a Total $165B, Report Says
Climate
2022’s 18 Natural Disasters Cost the US a Total $165B, Report Says
2023-01-11 20:46:58
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Devastating hurricanes, deadly flooding and prolonged record-setting drought in much of the U.S. were just a few of the 18 natural disasters that cost taxpayers roughly $165 billion last year, according to a new federal report. The sobering... Read More

Forecasters Trim Hurricane Season Outlook a Bit, Still Busy
Climate
Forecasters Trim Hurricane Season Outlook a Bit, Still Busy

This hurricane season may be a tad quieter than forecasters initially thought, but it will still likely be busier than normal, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and others predict. NOAA forecasters Thursday trimmed their hurricane season outlook from a 65%... Read More

Preparing Animals for Natural Disasters
Emergency Management
Preparing Animals for Natural Disasters
2021-07-23 12:40:07
by Ansley Puckett

Hurricane season is underway and climate experts warn of increasingly severe and frequent storms. Animal advocacy groups are reminding the public and the U.S. Department of Agriculture to protect animals during natural disasters.  Often left out of disaster planning and... Read More

NOAA Says Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season is Expected in 2021
Weather
NOAA Says Another Active Atlantic Hurricane Season is Expected in 2021
2021-05-21 17:08:24
by TWN Staff

NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center is predicting another above-normal Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season, and a 10% chance of a below-normal season. However, experts do not anticipate... Read More

COVID-19 Complicates Hurricane Season’s Natural Disaster Response
Natural Disasters
COVID-19 Complicates Hurricane Season’s Natural Disaster Response
2020-08-19 20:00:11
by Kate Michael

WASHINGTON - In the aftermath of a bizarre earthquake and the above average number of named storms this season, officials are examining how natural disaster response should continue while overlapping with the nation’s ongoing efforts to combat the coronavirus. State... Read More

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