/tags/disaster disaster en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:30:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2022-10-10/disasters-like-ian-pose-extra-risk-for-fragile-older-people Older people with limited mobility and those with chronic health conditions requiring the use of electrically powered medical devices were especially vulnerable when Hurricane Ian slammed into Southwest Florida. Mon, 10 Oct 2022 16:30:00 GMT /hurricane-coverage/2022-10-10/disasters-like-ian-pose-extra-risk-for-fragile-older-people Anita Snow, Jay Reeves /news/2022-09-06/a-conversation-with-florida-disaster-recovery-mental-health-coordinator-sara-newhouse Hurricanes and tropical storms are disruptive to someone's property, education and job when they make landfall. But something we don't often consider is the short- and long-term effects on mental health. Tue, 06 Sep 2022 12:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-06/a-conversation-with-florida-disaster-recovery-mental-health-coordinator-sara-newhouse Melissa Feito /news/2022-08-22/why-noaa-weather-radio-should-be-part-of-your-disaster-preparedness-kit NOAA Weather Radio All Hazards (NWR) provides warnings, watches and hazards information in English and Spanish 24 hours a day, even when other means of communication may fail. Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-08-22/why-noaa-weather-radio-should-be-part-of-your-disaster-preparedness-kit Melissa Feito /news/2022-05-05/biden-declares-disaster-in-new-mexico-wildfire-zone The declaration releases emergency funds to recovery efforts in three counties in northeastern New Mexico. Thu, 05 May 2022 12:28:32 GMT /news/2022-05-05/biden-declares-disaster-in-new-mexico-wildfire-zone The Associated Press /news/2021-12-21/an-fiu-study-finds-media-coverage-of-disasters-can-harm-kids-mental-health Researchers say the round-the-clock nature of storm reporting and increased exposure from phones and social media can fuel stress. Tue, 21 Dec 2021 15:57:06 GMT /news/2021-12-21/an-fiu-study-finds-media-coverage-of-disasters-can-harm-kids-mental-health Stephanie Colombini /news/2021-12-16/powerful-typhoon-hits-philippines-nearly-100-000-evacuated A powerful typhoon slammed into the southeastern Philippines on Thursday, prompting the evacuation of nearly 100,000 people. Officials say 10,000 villages lie in the projected path of the typhoon. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 13:01:31 GMT /news/2021-12-16/powerful-typhoon-hits-philippines-nearly-100-000-evacuated The Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2021-12-14/kentucky-crews-search-painstakingly-for-109-people-missing-after-deadly-tornadoes Gov. Andy Beshear said at least 74 people died statewide. The search for survivors has been slow going. Teams must move carefully and methodically as they pick through the rubble of demolished homes. Tue, 14 Dec 2021 10:00:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2021-12-14/kentucky-crews-search-painstakingly-for-109-people-missing-after-deadly-tornadoes Brian Mann /2021-12-12/74-are-dead-and-109-unaccounted-for-in-kentucky-as-states-reel-from-tornadoes-wrath Death tolls are rising and search efforts remain in place throughout western Kentucky following a series of catastrophic tornadoes that barreled through six states in the Midwest and South. Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:02:50 GMT /2021-12-12/74-are-dead-and-109-unaccounted-for-in-kentucky-as-states-reel-from-tornadoes-wrath Elena Moore, Emma Bowman, James Doubek /news/2021-09-02/tampa-bay-toxic-bus-tour-highlights-energy-inequality-and-potential-disaster-zones-in-hillsborough Local residents and activists were guided through Hillsborough County by environmental justice advocates, who are fighting for clean energy, equality and safety. Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:48:44 GMT /news/2021-09-02/tampa-bay-toxic-bus-tour-highlights-energy-inequality-and-potential-disaster-zones-in-hillsborough Jessica Meszaros /news/2021-07-08/every-step-is-a-nightmare-miami-beach-condo-board-makes-plea-for-help-maintaining-its-property Most unpaid, volunteer condo board members are not engineers or architects. Yet, they are charged with keeping fellow residents safe and navigating the red tape of local government. Now some are asking for help. Thu, 08 Jul 2021 10:00:55 GMT /news/2021-07-08/every-step-is-a-nightmare-miami-beach-condo-board-makes-plea-for-help-maintaining-its-property Daniel Rivero