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A 7.7 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Myanmar

George Washington University — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:55:23 EST

WHOI Oceanographers Investigate Southern Brazil's Catastrophic Flooding

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution — Mon, 31 Mar 2025 08:00:25 EST

A new WHOI-led study uses satellite data to help uncover what caused devastating flooding and examine how it impacted some of the state's most vulnerable residents.

Disaster Preparedness for Children with Special Medical Needs

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 17:40:37 EST

CHLA emergency medicine physician Bradley Goldberg, MD, provides guidance for families with children who have special medical needs.

Wildfires Aftermath: How Can Parents Help Children Process Grief and Move Forward?

Cedars-Sinai — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 19:50:05 EST

The smoke has cleared, but children affected by Los Angeles' January wildfires may still be processing their grief. Parents can help by keeping lines of communication open and helping children, tweens and teens feel a sense of control, said Rebecca Hedrick, MD, a Cedars-Sinai child and adolescent psychiatrist.

Weather Emergencies Affect Older Adults' Views on Climate and Health

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 08:00:00 EST

Nearly 3 out of every 4 older Americans have experienced at least one extreme weather event in the last two years, a new poll finds. And living through such an event appears to make a big difference in how they view the potential impact of climate change on their health and that of future generations.

Research Impact: Tourism Researcher Aims to Boost Industry's Sustainability and Resilience

Indiana University — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 18:20:44 EST

Research Impact is a series that pulls back the curtain of IU Research, showcasing the faculty creating, innovating and advancing knowledge that improves communities and changes lives.

Preparing Your Family for a Disaster

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 18:30:32 EST

Could your family handle an unexpected earthquake tomorrow? What if a wildfire forced you to evacuate with only minutes to spare? How would you ensure your children's safety and well-being in such chaos?Natural disasters strike with little warning, making it vital for families to prepare ahead of time--especially when kids are involved.

Worse Weather Pushes People to Social Media

Association for Psychological Science — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 17:25:55 EST

New research shows that people post more on social media when bad weather hits, sometimes even more than during large social events in the United States.

S&T Community Helps with Recovery After Tornado Rips Through Rolla

Missouri University of Science and Technology — Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:10:59 EST

It's not quite 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, March 16, and a large group of Missouri University of Science and Technology students has congregated at a pavilion in Rolla's Schuman Park, a short distance from the university's campus.

Smoke and Fire: FSU Scientists Investigate Atmospheric Interactions in Wildfires with National Science Foundation Funding

Florida State University — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 20:30:24 EST

Florida State University researchers will use new funding from the National Science Foundation to investigate mechanisms that drive wildfire spread.

Weathering the Storm: Professor's New Book Explores How Local Governments Can Adapt and Recover From Natural Disasters

Binghamton University, State University of New York — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:50:36 EST

"Natural Disasters and Local Resiliency," co-written by Binghamton University's Komla Dzigbede revolves around the increase in number, strength and frequency of natural disasters globally; the authors interview local government managers -- many who may be the next to experience a disaster -- to examine the lessons that they can use as they attempt to prevent, prepare, respond and recover from these events. The book's major goal is to serve as a resource for practitioners at the local level leading government services and programs.

New Computer Model Can Predict the Length of a Household's Displacement in Any U.S. Community After a Disaster

Society for Risk Analysis (SRA) — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:10:00 EST

In a new study published by Risk Analysis uses recent, disaster-related data from the Household Pulse Survey (HPS) to train a computer model to predict the length of household displacement and return outcomes after a disaster. The study is the first to use state-by-state data from the U.S. Census Bureau to quantify the contribution of different factors (including household size, tenure status, educational attainment, and income per household member) on household displacement and return.

Beyond the Burn: Harvesting Dead Wood to Reduce Wildfires and Store Carbon

Florida Atlantic University — Wed, 26 Feb 2025 08:30:23 EST

A century of fire suppression, climate change, and drought has worsened wildfires in the Western U.S. While prescribed burns help reduce fuel, a "fire deficit" increases wildfire risks, with significant health and environmental impacts. Deforestation and pests further limit carbon storage. Emulating Indigenous practices, a new study shows that combining physical harvesting of dead wood with thinning reduces wildfire risks, lowers carbon emissions, and boosts carbon storage through products like biochar.

Sudden Oil Supply Outages Creating Turbulence for Airline Industry

University of South Australia — Sun, 23 Feb 2025 18:15:22 EST

Unplanned oil supply outages caused by geopolitical instability, military conflicts, natural disasters and technical issues are throwing airline stock markets into chaos and making it more expensive to fly.

UIowa Researcher Studies Why So Many Homeowners Turn Down Low Interest Loans to Help Recover From Fires, Floods, and Other Natural Disasters.

University of Iowa Tippie College of Business — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:55:53 EST

Wildfires in California and floods in the Southeast have damaged thousands of homes in recent months, with many homeowners eligible for low-interest loans from the federal government to help repair damage and get back on their feet.

After the Flames: Expert Explains Why Heavy Rain Brings a New Disaster Risk

Virginia Tech — Thu, 13 Feb 2025 09:10:14 EST

Heavy rain might seem like a welcome relief after a blazing wildfire, but scorched earth is susceptible to mudslides. Wildfire destroys vegetation like trees and shrubs, whose roots fortify soil and protect against these dangerous, natural events. Alba Yerro-Colom, assistant professor in the Virginia Tech College of Engineering, researches how vegetation and rainfall can predict and prevent mudslides.

What to Say--and What Not to Say--to Kids Experiencing Loss

Children's Hospital Los Angeles — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:00:54 EST

It can be difficult to know what to say to those experiencing a crisis, and whether what you say is helping the person cope--but there's no need to wing it.

Expert Q&A: Improving the Home Buyout Process

University at Albany, State University of New York — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 19:20:56 EST

Employee-Led Giving at Ornl Nets Over $1.1M for Area Nonprofits, Disaster Relief in 2024

Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 20:50:21 EST

Employees of the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory and its managing contractor, UT-Battelle, donated $1,104,866 in the 2024 ORNL Gives campaign, an annual employee-led effort to address needs throughout East Tennessee.

How Do Emotions Influence How People Deal with Natural Disasters?

Universite de Montreal — Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:40:18 EST

Researchers led by an UdeM architecture professor look at how fear, anger and pride combine to shape responses to climate risks in four Latin American communities.