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Natural Disaster

hurricane sally Sept. 16, 2020

Hurricane Sally: ‘Devastating’ Rain Expected in Alabama, Mississippi, FloridaWith this storm, the water is going to be the most dangerous impact. Already, Sally has dumped more than two feet of rain on Pensacola.

By Chas Danner
california wildfires Aug. 24, 2020

California’s Disaster Overload: Wildfires, Air, and COVID-19Firefighters remain stretched far too thin, and the coronavirus implications of the still uncontained wildfire crisis are dire.

By Chas Danner
puerto rico Jan. 13, 2020

Puerto Rico Is Recovering, But the Earthquakes Keep ComingMore than 1,400 earthquakes have hit the island in the past few weeks, leaving thousands homeless.

By Adam K. Raymond
Sept. 30, 2017

Puerto Rico’s Recovery Depends on Updating Economic PolicyThe temporary suspension of the protectionist Jones Act is a good start.

By Jared T. Miller
Oct. 11, 2016

Hurricane Matthew Is Gone, But the Worst Isn’t Even Close to Over in NCAt least 17 are dead as the state is consumed by record flooding.

By Jen Kirby
Aug. 17, 2016

Louisiana Flooding Is ‘Worst Natural Disaster’ Since Superstorm SandyParts of the state are in for a long, painful recovery.

By Jen Kirby