PBS
Why the Florida Keys still need support, a year and a half after Hurricane Irma
In March, FEMA ended its temporary housing program for people affected by Hurricane Irma, which slammed the Florida Keys in September 2017. But as rebuilding continues after one of the costliest storms in U.S. history, shelter for...
TED Talks
Michael McDaniel: Cheap, effective shelter for disaster relief
Michael McDaniel designed housing for disaster relief zones -- inexpensive, easy to transport, even beautiful – but found that no one was willing to build it. Persistent and obsessed, he decided to go it alone. At TEDxAustin, McDaniel...
Curated Video
Deus Ex: Human Revolution Walkthrough Part 21 - Detroit M10 (5 of 5)
Howcast - Check out this walkthrough for this action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution and beat Detroit M10 and M11 with this online demo.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution Walkthrough Part 19 - Detroit M10 (3 of 5)
Howcast - Check out part 19 of this walkthrough for this action RPG Deus Ex: Human Revolution and sneak through Detroit M10 with this online demo.
Curated Video
How to Get Housing Assistance
Howcast - Housing assistance in the form of public housing and rental offsets is available for people with low incomes or who are living in a natural disaster area. Find out how to apply.
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A Day in Life of US Hurricane Hunter Pilots Flying Inside Monster Storms
Welcome back to the Fluctus Channel for a feature about the brave pilots who fly into deadly hurricanes to save others' lives. These hurricane hunter pilots traverse hurricanes to garner data that will help predict the intensity and...
Curated Video
Trump, officials questioned about Texas flood response
As U.S. President Donald Trump toured the devastation from the deadly Texas floods, he and other officials faced questions about the state and federal government’s response to the disaster.
The Daily Conversation
The Earthquake-Tsunami Disaster that Threatens the Pacific Northwest
A massive earthquake is expected to hit the Pacific Northwest at some point, due to the Cascadia Subduction Zone. This 9.2 magnitude quake could trigger a huge tsunami and destroy major cities like Seattle, collapsing buildings, roads,...
Curated Video
Our Understanding of Floods is ALL Wrong
Flooding is getting worse, and not just from hurricanes or rising tides, but from increased heavy rainfall. In this episode, we dive into the changing landscape of flood hazards. First, we journey to New York, to visit Hoboken, New...
The Wall Street Journal
Feeding America Top Executive Katie Fitzgerald on Food Insecurity
For those who already had a hard time affording food, the coronavirus pandemic, and its disruption of supply chains, has added difficulties. Katie Fitzgerald, chief operating officer of Feeding America discusses the growing problem, its...
The Guardian
Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria: 'We're American, too, why don't they help?'
More than six months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from the devastation. Thousands of homes and businesses have no electricity and are waiting for insurance payouts. Frontline services are being denied...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) building experts are seeking the answer to a very important home safety question: How close to a house can you operate a portable gas-powered generator without risking poisoning from...
Professor Dave Explains
George W. Bush: A War on Terror (2001 – 2009)
George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to become president, after John Quincy Adams all the way back in 1825. Always the black sheep of the Bush dynasty, he eventually became governor of Texas, and then ran for president...
Curated Video
WMHO admits to owning collapsed Harbor Road, requests funds from FEMA
New ReviewThe road and dam that held Mill Pond in Stony Brook collapsed during a historic rainstorm in Aug. 2024.
Curated Video
Kristi Noem defends Homeland Security at budget hearing
New ReviewAs DHS Secretary Kristi Noem defends a proposed budget increase, lawmakers raise alarms about significant cuts to FEMA during the upcoming hurricane season. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Some FEMA workers placed on leave after signing letter critical of cuts
FEMA put dozens of employees on leave after they signed a letter warning leadership changes and cuts could weaken disaster response during peak hurricane season. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
‘Katrina Declaration’ warns FEMA changes could cost lives
Nearly 200 FEMA staff warn Congress that recent changes risk “Katrina-level” failures, as Trump moves to phase out the agency after hurricane season. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Need 2 Know: NYC Hospitals Struggling, Freeze on U.S. Troop Movement
These are the headlines you Need 2 Know for Thursday, March 26, 2020.
Curated Video
Death Toll From California Wildfires Rises as New Fires Form
California wildfires continue to tear through the state in both the north and south while the death toll continues to rise, reaching 31.
Curated Video
Trump to Face Renewed Test as Florence Aims for Carolinas
From a political standpoint, how Trump handles the next few days as Hurricane Florence takes direct aim at the eastern seaboard will be crucial, as the administration struggles to project competence on several fronts.
Curated Video
Florence Shifts South: Prepare for 'Unprecedented' Rain Event
As Hurricane Florence rages towards the east coast, the National Hurricane Center is warning east coast residents of a potentially life-threatening storm surge. Doyle Rice, a weather reporter for USA Today, said that these surges often...
Curated Video
Trump Just Can't Get Out of His Own Way
With claims that the official Puerto Rico death toll was inflated to make him look bad, the president "just put a bullet in Rick Scott's senate campaign," said Rick Wilson, GOP consultant and author of "Everything Trump Touches Dies."...
Curated Video
FEMA's Tips for Disaster Preparedness as Hurricane Season Ramps Up
Katie Fox, assistant director for the National Preparedness Directorate at FEMA, joined Cheddar to offer specific ways Americans should prepare for disasters, even if they don't live in hurricane zones. Natural disasters affected 15...
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Puerto Rico's mental health crisis a consequence of Hurricane Maria
CBC News travelled to the island to speak with people who are feeling both devastated and abandoned.