Tag: Floods
How a species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods
In early 2024, Michael Fedoroff embarked on a mission to Tuckabum Creek in York County, Alabama. As an…
Death toll from floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra rises to 164 : NPR
This aerial shot taken using a drone shows a flooded neighborhood in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, Friday, Nov.…
Atmospheric River Hits Southern California With Risks Of Flash Floods
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A powerful storm system known as an atmospheric river was bringing heavy rain to…
NYPD floods Washington Square Park with dozens of cops 24/7 to wipe out junkies, dealers — for good
Washington Square Park Crackdown: NYPD Floods Park with Additional Officers Washington Square Park in Greenwich Village has received…
1 killed, 51 rescued as western Alaska communities devastated by floods caused by typhoon
Extreme flooding in western Alaska, caused by the remnants of Typhoon Halong, has resulted in at least one…
Texas floods showed why many rural communities feel abandoned in a crisis
Navigating the Aftermath of Environmental Catastrophe: The Flooding in Sandy Creek A community’s struggle with disaster response highlights…
After Texas floods, families face a tough choice: Rebuild or let go?
The harrowing experience that Brian Keeper faced on that fateful night in July is one that he will…
Sarepta, Texas floods, rural cancer care
Theresa Gaffney, the lead Morning Rounds writer at STAT, recently reported on the concerning impact federal cuts are…
The surprising reasons floods and other disasters are more deadly at night
Flash floods are becoming an increasingly common occurrence, exacerbated by climate change and putting lives at risk, especially…
3 People Are Still Missing From Deadly July 4 Floods In Texas County, Down From Nearly 100
KERRVILLE, Texas (AP) — A Texas hill country community devastated by deadly flooding on July 4 has reported…
How The Texas Floods Became A Healthcare Crisis Planning Wake-Up Call
The devastating floods that ravaged Central Texas on July 4 highlighted the dire consequences of inadequate disaster planning.…
Top questions to ask your kids’ camp about fire, heat and floods : NPR
Experts say there are key questions parents and guardians should ask camp operators about wildfires, flood and heat…