Southerly talks to Janae Elkins in Jackson, Miss. about how to best prepare for hurricane season.
Author Archives: Amal Ahmed
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The grassroots groups filling major gaps in disaster prep, recovery
A series of interviews with disaster preparedness and recovery advocates about the work they’re doing—and the work that’s still left—in low-wealth communities, rural regions, and BIPOC communities most at risk of climate change and extreme weather.
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Disaster glossary: Terms you should know
A guide to help you navigate preparedness, response, and recovery
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Disaster management is a key tool for climate adaptation
The latest IPCC report notes the importance of consulting marginalized groups while coping with disasters. That means policies and practices need to be changed.
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Here’s how disaster declarations work—and why aid takes so long
Half of last year’s billion-dollar disasters were in the South. Securing federal aid money can take months, and distributing it to people who need it the most can take much longer.
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How can media better serve the public during disasters?
We’re working on a project to assess the most urgent information needs around disaster aid in the U.S. South.
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‘People are wiped out’: Costs pile up as hurricane season begins
Hurricanes, a winter storm, and spring floods have left low-income Gulf Coast residents exhausted and cash strapped before this year’s season, with no significant aid in sight.