FEMA’s recovery work after Helene and Milton has been hampered by misinformation. Here’s what the agency actually does to help people displaced by disasters.

Trees act like sponges because their roots help soil to absorb water, plus trunks are a natural barrier to floodwaters.

Disasters such as hurricanes Helene and Milton often hit low-income and other disadvantaged groups hardest. 2 policy experts suggest ways long-term aid could help.

These powerful ‘rivers in the sky’ provide a huge share of annual precipitation in many regions, including California. They can also melt sea ice, with global climate implications.

Helene’s size and speed worsened everything from its storm surge to its extreme flooding in the mountains. And another hurricane was coming right on Helene’s heels.

If your area experiences a 1,000-year rainfall event, don’t assume that you’re off the hook for the next 999 years.

Weather disasters, particularly floods, can create health threats that linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental stress.

Weather disasters such as floods create health threats that can linger for months, from infected cuts to mold growth to mental stress.

People living near these industries, as well as emergency responders, often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.

People living near these industries and emergency responders often have few details about the chemicals inside. New interactive maps pinpoint the risks.