Years after recognizing the flood risks, Kerr County faces funding challenges in establishing a flood warning system. With FEMA's support dwindling, the community’s safety hangs in the balance.
In the wake of devastating floods, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is prioritizing legislation to enhance the state's disaster preparedness. Key proposals include improved warning systems and emergency funding as lawmakers gear up for a special session.
Recent analysis shows Camp Mystic, site of multiple fatalities, faces greater flood risk than FEMA acknowledges. Discover how outdated maps put lives in jeopardy and what needs to change.
Recent catastrophic weather events highlight the urgent need to rethink our understanding of climate change. Experts warn that as extreme weather becomes the new norm, society must adapt or face dire consequences.
In the wake of devastating floods in Texas, Gov. Abbott praises President Trump's disaster declaration while discussing potential FEMA reforms that could shift disaster response to states. Will this change the future of disaster management?
As search crews comb through the Texas Hill Country, the devastating floods have left at least 173 people missing, including many children from a summer camp. Governor Abbott vows to recover every victim amid rising death toll and growing questions about disaster preparedness.
Just two days after the Texas Department of State Health Services approved emergency plans for Camp Mystic, devastating floods claimed 27 lives. What went wrong in the camp's disaster preparedness?
In a surprising revelation, FEMA's new leader, David Richardson, admitted he was unaware of the hurricane season's start, raising alarms about the agency's preparedness for an expected busy season. Amid staff cuts and confusion, experts worry about the impact on disaster response.
Supervolcanoes are unlike any other natural phenomenon, capable of ejecting over 1,000 cubic kilometers of material in a single eruption. Discover the science behind these massive geological events!
A powerful storm system wreaked havoc across several U.S. states, resulting in 39 fatalities and widespread destruction. As cleanup begins, concerns rise over the nation's disaster preparedness amid significant agency changes.