Disaster-Mitigation Programs May Be Cut, Despite Proven Savings January 12, 2018 By Christopher Flavelle Federal programs to protect Americans against extreme weather and other natural disasters save even more money than previously thought, according...
Hazard Mitigation Program Aims to Strengthen Louisiana Against Storms July 21, 2017 Louisiana will spend nearly $277 million in federal cash it received after last year’s floods to fortify communities against future...
New Resilience Study Aids Governments in Preventing Disaster-Related Loss April 10, 2017 Hurricanes, wildfires, tsunamis and other disasters cannot be stopped, but countries can plan for them — something some areas of...
New Study Suggests Actions Can Change Outcomes in Wildfires November 10, 2015 A new study of Colorado’s devastating 2012 Waldo Canyon wildfire demonstrates that prompt and effective action can significantly change the...
Marking 10 Years Since Katrina, Consumer Agency Calls for Stiffer Building Codes August 19, 2015 A Florida-based consumer advocacy group has outlined six recommendations to strengthen U.S. system of building code development, adoption and enforcement....