There is so much to think about in the hours, days, and weeks after a disaster. Whether you’re seeking shelter, wondering how to clean up safely, or looking for financial help, there are an ...

Despite Democratic lawmakers fleeing and holding up vital relief efforts, Texas Republican Governor Greg Abbott’s flood relief was faster than California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s response to ...

This story is part of The Disaster Economy, a Grist series exploring the often chaotic, lucrative world of disaster response and recovery. It is published with support from the CO2 Foundation. In ...

As Hurricane Katrina ripped through the Gulf Coast in 2005, it reshaped the way nonprofits approach disaster relief, focusing on recovering the "whole community." "I think one of the things about long ...

Persistent drought and devastating wildfires across much of the U.S. in 2023 and 2024 significantly impacted livestock producers’ ability to maintain herd sizes and grazing operations. In response, ...

When Hurricane Melissa reached Jamaica with Category 5 ferocity, the island was slammed by gale‑force winds and torrential rain, placing the Caribbean nation into a full‑blown humanitarian crisis. The ...

WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - OCTOBER 09: Signage for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is seen outside of the agency's headquarters in Washington, DC on October 9, 2024. (Photo by ...

SEATTLE — State leaders warned Tuesday that widespread flooding across Washington is far from over, calling the disaster one of the most devastating in state history and cautioning that recovery could ...

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri Baptist Disaster Relief is opening a free food truck for those in need after being affected by Tuesday’s storms. The relief team is opening a Quick Response Unit (QRU) ...