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Natural disasters
Rebuilding or "building forward": A post-Harvey Houston
by
Kimberly Adams
, Paulina Velasco
and Katie Long
Dec 26, 2017
The city's chief recovery officer shares what the upcoming year might look like for Houston.
The business of disaster: How does the U.S. spend relief money?
Dec 1, 2017
A guide to when the Federal Emergency Management Agency get involved and the rules governing how its funds are spent.
Charities want you to think about what happens next for disaster victims
by
Annie Baxter
Sep 25, 2017
Experts say charitable donations usually dry up about a month after a flood, fire or earthquake, but more help is needed. Click the audio player above to hear the full story.
How organizations prepare for natural disasters
Sep 20, 2017
Hurricane Maria has already starting bearing down on Puerto Rico.
Their homes escaped flooding, but the fear lingers
Sep 1, 2017
"Everyone becomes on edge when you hear any type of heavy rainfall," a Louisiana homeowner says.
Economists don't think price gouging is a problem. But what about our social values?
by
Adriene Hill
Sep 1, 2017
High prices limit hording and increase supply. But that's bad for business, one expert argues.
The growing cost of Hurricane Matthew in Haiti
Oct 10, 2016
Haitians and foreign aid groups may have to pay for the hurricane's damage for years to come.
For public good, not for profit.
Hurricane power outages: Why is the grid so vulnerable?
by
Scott Tong
Oct 7, 2016
More than a million customers have lost power in Hurricane Matthew's aftermath.
The costs of Hurricane Matthew
by
Andy Uhler
Oct 5, 2016
Coastal communities in the path of the hurricane worry about costs, insurance.
Insurance industry sees drones taking claims work to new heights
Sep 29, 2016
Instead of climbing ladders to check for roof damage, or walking through a disaster area, insurance adjusters may be able to deploy drones.