Here are the types of extreme weather you may face — from tornadoes to floods to snow storms — and the officials who determine how severe it is and how financial assistance is distributed. Natural ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Floridians have been battered by three hurricanes making landfall in just over two months, with major hurricanes Helene and Milton happening less than two weeks apart. Widespread damage ...

In today's digital world, data is the lifeblood of businesses. Losing it can lead to significant financial losses, operational disruptions, and damage to a company's reputation. To safeguard against ...

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. LOS ANGELES – If you were affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles County, you may be eligible for FEMA financial assistance.

ALL RIGHT, SUSAN, THANK YOU. AND EVEN BEFORE THE STORM HITS, ALREADY THOUSANDS OF FLIGHTS REALLY NATIONWIDE HAVE BEEN CANCELED OR DELAYED, STRANDING TRAVELERS. THAT’S RIGHT. SO WE WANT TO BRING IN ...

Five years ago the people of Calcasieu Parish had their annus horribilis. Within ten miserable months this corner of south-west Louisiana earned the unenviable distinction of four presidential ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. Every ...

Following Hurricane Helene, many residents of Georgia are facing significant challenges as they work to rebuild their lives. The devastation left behind has affected countless homes and businesses, ...

Imagine a world in which a hurricane devastates the Gulf Coast, and the U.S. has no federal agency prepared to quickly send supplies, financial aid and temporary housing assistance. Could the states ...