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In this Oct. 30, 2020, file photo, Mark Andollina, left, and Shane Holder, remove part of a roof damaged by Hurricane Zeta

Hurricane season arrives early this year. Are authorities prepared?

Natural disasters

Emergency management specialists are bracing for an early — and intense — hurricane season. 

A new tool seeks to put more knowledge about storm surge in the hands of Americans

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Storm expert says climate change may have played a big role in Typhoon Haiyan after all

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Super Typhoon Haiyan can be blamed on climate change, right? Maybe not

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MAP: Officials urge caution, warn of danger as Hurricane Sandy becomes ‘Frankenstorm’

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Rethinking Urban Design in Hurricane Sandy’s Wake

With its skyscrapers, bustling population, and crowded city streets, it’s easy to forget that Manhattan is an island, and that New York City is a coastal zone. Even though Superstorm Sandy delivered catastrophic damage to parts of the city, a 2009 panel on climate says it’s not all that surprising that a event like this […]

Flying Into Hurricane Sandy, On Purpose

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Major Brad Boudreaux tells anchor Lisa Mullins what it’s like to fly into the eye of storms like Rafael and Sandy. His missions’ goal is ultimately to help determine whether evacuations on the ground are necessary.

Tracking Hurricanes from the Caribbean

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Meteorologist Kathy Ann Caesar of the Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology in Barbados says the islands along the southern rim of the Caribbean rarely experience direct hits by hurricanes, due to their proximity to the equator.

Can Hurricane Hype be a Danger to Public Safety?

Natural disasters require an incredible effort on the part of medical professionals, police, fire departments, Good Samaritans – and the media. Reporting on storms, especially hurricanes, means much more to media outlets than simple public safety information. These storms can mean big ratings, major awards, and they can make or break a reporter’s career – […]

Forecasting Hurricanes

Forecasting storms can be tricky but experts agree we can expect more frequent and stronger ones.