All articles tagged with #disaster recovery
Originally Published 14 days ago — by NBC News
The Palisades Fire in California destroyed many homes and senior living facilities, but residents like Victoria Escalante and Alison Rockwell are determined to rebuild and return, despite slow progress and ongoing challenges from storm damage and mudslides.
Originally Published 19 days ago — by California State Portal | CA.gov
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in California to aid recovery from six severe weather events in 2025, including windstorms, tsunamis, fires, monsoon storms, and mudslides across multiple counties, enabling access to state resources for affected communities.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Hurricane Melissa caused unprecedented destruction in the Caribbean, especially Jamaica, highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate change, which is intensifying storms. The article discusses the impact on communities, the psychological toll, and the urgent need for climate justice, reparations, and future-proofing efforts, with regional and international calls for support and action.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused catastrophic destruction in Black River, Jamaica, destroying 90% of homes and key infrastructure, highlighting the extensive rebuilding challenges faced by Jamaican communities affected by severe weather events.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Jamaica is rushing to recover from Hurricane Melissa, which caused significant damage to its western region just before the peak tourism season, but efforts are underway to repair infrastructure and restore the sector, which is vital to the country's economy, despite ongoing challenges and a rising death toll.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Guardian
Hurricane Melissa caused extensive destruction in Black River, Jamaica, with widespread damage to buildings, infrastructure, and communities, leading to a humanitarian crisis. The storm, one of the strongest on record, has prompted urgent calls for aid and highlighted the increasing severity of climate-related disasters in the Caribbean.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, reflects on 20 years of leading the organization through global disasters and housing crises, emphasizing the importance of mitigation, innovative financing like the MicroBuild Fund, and the ongoing challenge of affordable housing, especially in the US post-2008 crisis and recent under-building trends.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The New York Times
Alaska's governor requested federal assistance after Typhoon Halong caused severe flooding and evacuations in western Alaska, with recovery potentially taking up to 18 months due to the remoteness of affected villages and extensive damage.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Severe flooding in western Alaska caused by Typhoon Halong resulted in one death, two missing persons, and widespread devastation, highlighting the urgent need for climate resilience and infrastructure support in vulnerable communities facing increasing storm severity due to climate change.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Anchorage Daily News
A relief fund has been established to aid Western Alaska communities affected by a severe storm with hurricane-force winds and flooding, with donations supporting immediate needs and long-term recovery efforts, including community donations, events, and supplies for residents and pets.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ProPublica
A ProPublica investigation reveals disparities and challenges in FEMA aid distribution following Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, highlighting income-based inequalities, bureaucratic hurdles, and FEMA's staffing and system issues that hinder equitable disaster recovery.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by CBS News
After Hurricane Helene caused extensive damage in the southeastern U.S., resident John Saunby salvaged debris from the storm to build a new home, incorporating unique materials like Black Locust bark siding and tree trunks, with help from his partner Jenny Kimmel, turning storm rubble into a symbol of resilience and creativity.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, residents from the Ninth Ward share their enduring memories and ongoing struggles with recovery, highlighting personal stories of resilience, loss, and community rebuilding.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CBS News
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors, including a mother, a surgeon, and a police chief, reflect on the devastation and find hope in their resilience and community rebuilding efforts.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Axios
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, research shows that a significant portion of displaced New Orleans residents still live elsewhere in the U.S., with Texas cities like Houston and Dallas-Fort Worth attracting many, while Black residents faced greater challenges in returning due to damage and resource disparities.