Protecting people who evacuated during Hurricane Laura from COVID-19 has added a new layer of responsibility for agencies, cities, and organizations.
Category: Disaster Recovery
Lessons from Hurricane Katrina: A Q&A with General Honoré
Fifteen years after the storm, the former leader of the Department of Defense’s response talks about his environmental advocacy work, disaster preparation, and the pandemic.
‘Give us a break, Lord’: Amid active hurricane season, pandemic halts recovery in Florida two years after Michael
With federal money running out, slow rebuilds, and a lack of affordable housing, many Panhandle residents are vulnerable to this year’s storms.
Struggling Florida Panhandle towns face tough reopening decisions
The coronavirus pandemic has stalled local economies still reeling from the effects of recent hurricanes.
Emergency managers work nonstop to prepare communities for hurricanes during pandemic
COVID-19 response is stretching already thin resources in counties along the Gulf Coast.
Still rebuilding after Hurricane Michael, the Florida Panhandle responds to COVID-19
Local officials and nonprofits are working together to address residents’ safety during the pandemic, which may coincide with hurricane season.
Floods inundating Appalachian communities are ‘public health nightmares’
Residents say flooding emergencies highlight the urgency of long-overlooked regional needs like infrastructure investment.