A Super Typhoon Is Pummeling the United States
A historic storm is passing over a remote U.S. territory with thousands of American citizens. Sound familiar?
FEMA
The Troubling Failure of America’s Disaster Response
Trump's FEMA wasn't ready for last year's record-breaking hurricane season, and it wants the public to know that it's not ready for another one.
America Is Not Ready for This (Again)
Hurricane season begins in two weeks, but little has been done since last year's devastating storms to make vulnerable communities more resilient.
Dismantle the Department of Homeland Security
The case for abolishing the wasteful, incompetent, and abusive mega-agency has become especially urgent under Trump.
Trump’s Dangerous Spin on Puerto Rico’s Suffering
The administration's P.R. response to the island's crisis has been nothing short of a communications debacle—and it's hurting the recovery.
America’s Natural Disaster Response Is Its Own Disaster
After three major hurricanes, FEMA is facing its costliest challenge ever. Congress can't just throw money at the problem. It's time for reform.
Republicans Won’t Play Fair Unless Democrats Make Them
The GOP's inconsistency on disaster relief is just the latest evidence of the party's procedural hypocrisy.
Here’s Why Hurricane Harvey Is So Scary and Unprecedented
The only thing more unpredictable than this storm is the president.
We’re on the Brink of a Major Environmental Disaster. Are We Ready?
The Trump administration is increasing the risk of a serious accident—and a key position in charge of disaster preparedness remains unfilled.
Why “Obama’s Katrina” Never Sticks But Won’t Die
A conservative meme resurfaces after the deadly flooding in Baton Rouge.
Building a Better Disaster-Funding System
A tornado puts Oklahoma's Republican senators to the test
