We do not just want accountability—we want a system that works.

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A hybrid federal-state partnership could yield more efficient and effective disaster governance without sacrificing equity ...

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to overlook the subtle cues around us. Yet, nature, in its infinite wisdom, often tries to ...

Investing in pre-disaster mitigation can save taxpayers billions of dollars by reducing the cost of recovery from natural disasters, while also providing strong protections to vulnerable local ...

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Disasters like forest fires are predictable consequences of trying to enforce stability on ever-changing systems—the ultimate ...

Far from simply a source of unstructured online content, disaster management in the digital age can be supported by careful ...

Natural disasters impose significant direct and indirect economic losses that extend well beyond the immediate areas affected, precipitating widespread impacts on industrial sectors and interdependent ...

Rehabilitation following natural disasters is a critical component of health system responses, addressing the complex spectrum of disabling injuries and long-term impairments that survivors may incur.

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Natural disasters affect many parts of the world, but few countries experience them as frequently and as intensely as ...