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Inclusive risk communication improves safety for all communities and is especially important for reaching people with disabilities or those that speak languages other than English. Learn more about key steps to make emergency alerts and warnings more accessible

Incorporating equity into infrastructure planning can strengthen both the physical and social aspects of the systems people use daily, resulting in more resilient communities.

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.