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Evacuating is expensive, and for some people the risks of leaving can seem greater than staying despite the storm.

More than 65% of formerly incarcerated people reported experiencing climate-related hazards, according to survey results.

The ways that people who are undocumented prepare for the threat of deportation is a study in resilience—with lessons for disaster readiness.

Arts-based activism—artivism—can connect those impacted by disasters with those who work with and study them. This humanizing approach can improve research outcomes and address social injustices.

Older adults have a wealth of skills, talents, and knowledge that can be brought to bear in a disaster situation. Recognizing their resilience is good for them and good for the community.

Immigrants—especially women—face distinct challenges in disaster recovery. Learn more about the experiences of Mexican women in Houston after Hurricane Harvey.

Opinions on the wisdom of rebuilding in flood zones can vary based on many factors—including how the benefits and risks are presented. Learn more about what can sway the public for or against using federal funds for such efforts.

The COVID-19 pandemic claimed millions of lives, but stronger international cooperation, better management of isolation, and socio-technological solutions could have reduced the most devasting impacts. This piece explains how.

Cemeteries are invaluable resources that honor our dead, preserve our history, and sustain our cultural identity. This article examines available resources to protect these places and reminds us that such work should be practical and equitable.

Although commemorations of disaster are often seen as a universal good that promotes remembrance, community, and healing, they might not be perceived that way by all. This article details the value of commemorations and ways to ensure they are just and inclusive.