Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new study. In the survey of 2,000 American adults, 90% agreed it’s critical to be prepared for extreme weather, yet […]
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 tornado (46%) is more terrifying than a tsunami (43%), earthquake (35%) or hurricane (33%). Northeasterners report high confidence when it comes to being […]
Grist reports that climate disasters like Superstorm Sandy can impact fetal brain development, leading to long-term emotional challenges for children.
Rula reports that natural disasters can severely impact mental health, causing anxiety, PTSD, and depression; seeking help and support is crucial for healing.
CONCORD — Emergency response officials are urging the public to take some steps this week in order to be better prepared for severe weather.
In recent years, the country has faced increasing public safety challenges and severe climate events. Reports from 2023 indicate that incident…