Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live. By Vince Dixon As natural disasters grow stronger and more frequent, data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that ...

Not all communities face disasters equally. Some are hit harder, recover slower, or are more vulnerable from the start. FEMA's Risk Map ranks every county and Census tract in the U.S. based on three ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are just ...

Preparedness for the future is nonnegotiable. As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, their impact also becomes more widespread. Americans are feeling the effects of extreme weather ...

This Collection supports and amplifies research related to SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities and SDG 13 - Climate Action. Natural disasters are becoming increasingly frequent and complex in nature due to ...

Yes, California will have a big earthquake, but the chances of "the big one" happening now didn't suddenly increase. Hurricane Lane is nearing Hawaii from the southeast, and the first tendrils of the ...