Caught in flood waters? What to know to stay safe before, during and after a flood

Flooding is the most common natural disaster in the U.S. — because of this, it is important for you to know what to do before, during and after you are caught in a flood event, including a flash flood ...
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When disaster strikes, census data can help show who is in harm’s way

The agency’s updated OnTheMap for Emergency Management tool shows how population and workforce data can support rapid response and recovery operations during hurricanes, floods, wildfires and other ...

We must not forget how close Sacramento came to disaster after flooding | Opinion

"In a region that has grown dramatically in both population and economic importance, it is easy to forget how close ...
Yahoo

Washington lawmakers ask Trump for disaster relief after ‘catastrophic’ flooding

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – After historic flooding swept through Washington state in December, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is urging the Trump administration to grant disaster relief. On Thursday, ...

SXSW: How Austin can use tech to strengthen its infrastructure, reduce disaster risk

Build before it breaks.” A SXSW panel laid out how Austin can use new tech to strengthen aging infrastructure as storms, heat ...
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FEMA required to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding

$84M for levee projects in Aberdeen and Hoquiam back in play ...

When floods hit, the risk of malaria follows: How disaster systems can prepare better

When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and ...