Hurricanes

New Orleans fire chiefs Zachary Gremillion, left, Ray Casey, and Byron Casey, right, stand at attention in an emotional moment.
North America

Two decades after Katrina, New Orleans remembers the hurricane that wiped the city with the ‘hand of God’

By Jack Brook and The Associated Press
August 29, 2025
A german shepherd and a FEMA worker search for damage and victims in the wake of Hurricane Helen. They walk next to a pile of branches and debris.
Environment

Trump critics inside FEMA put on indefinite leave after blasting cuts in dissent letter

By Gabriela Aoun Angueira and The Associated Press
August 27, 2025
‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 Hurricane Erick bears down on Acapulco with ‘torrential’ rains in tow
Environment

‘Extremely dangerous’ Category 4 Hurricane Erick bears down on Acapulco with ‘torrential’ rains in tow

By Luis Alberto Cruz, Fabiola Sánchez and The Associated Press
June 19, 2025
FEMA says it will stick with last year’s hurricane plan after its director tells staff he ‘didn’t realize it was a season’
Politics

FEMA says it will stick with last year’s hurricane plan after its director tells staff he ‘didn’t realize it was a season’

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June 3, 2025
Wildfires force evacuation in North Carolina while it’s still recovering from Hurricane Helene—and also hit South Carolina and New Jersey
Environment

Wildfires force evacuation in North Carolina while it’s still recovering from Hurricane Helene—and also hit South Carolina and New Jersey

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March 24, 2025
A photo of a young girl holding her pet, unearthed from the debris of Hurricane Helene
Lifestyle

An Asheville couple lost everything in the hurricane, including photos of their 12-year-old who died of a genetic disorder. Then a stranger returned them.

By Anna Furman and The Associated Press
February 12, 2025
Head of the Department of Government Efficiency at Donald Trump's inauguration.
Politics

The primary agency tracking hurricanes could be on thin ice with DOGE: NOAA former deputy director said staff blew past security ‘like it didn’t apply to them’

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February 7, 2025
Trump heads to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California in first trip of White House return
Politics

Trump heads to visit disaster zones in North Carolina and California in first trip of White House return

By Will Weissert, Chris Megerian and The Associated Press
January 24, 2025
A traffic sign submerged in floodwater after Hurricane Delta made landfall in Louisiana.
Commentary

Climate disasters hit Black communities disproportionately hard. ‘Bluelining’ doesn’t help

By
January 16, 2025
A children's playground on fire in Pasadena.
Environment

Deadly LA wildfires to cost over $50 billion in damages, becoming one of the worst natural disasters in U.S. history

By
January 9, 2025
Fifth generation farmer Roy Petteway looks at the damage to his citrus grove from the effects of Hurricane Ian on Oct. 12, 2022, in Zolfo Springs, Fla.
Environment

Florida’s signature crop is in crisis—key citrus grower to shut down after massive decline

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January 7, 2025
Climate change has made hurricane winds 18 mph stronger since 2019, study says
Environment

Climate change has made hurricane winds 18 mph stronger since 2019, study says

By Seth Borenstein and The Associated Press
November 20, 2024
flooded streets
Newsletters

Here’s how HR leaders can help employees prepare and recover from a hurricane

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November 11, 2024
Hurricanes and natural disasters are devastating workers across America—Here’s how managers can show up for employees
Leadership

Hurricanes and natural disasters are devastating workers across America—Here’s how managers can show up for employees

By
November 11, 2024
damaged home
Politics

FEMA fires manager who told staff to skip homes with Trump signs

By Ari Natter and Bloomberg
November 10, 2024

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