(Getty Images) Staffing cuts to FEMA, NOAA will impair disaster response, says alerts expert Cuts at the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration could hinder state and local government coordination. Jun 9, 2025 By Sophia Fox-Sowell
A fallen tree blocks a street during Hurricane Beryl on July 08, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Brandon Bell / Getty Images) After Hurricane Beryl, Houston tracks debris collection with public map A new map illustrates the City of Houston's efforts to clean up an estimated 4.5 million cubic yards of debris after two major storms. Jul 23, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
(Getty Images) With ‘above normal’ hurricanes ahead, Florida cities ready tech response Some Florida cities have added extra layers of tech into their emergency operations in advance of a potentially severe hurricane season. Jun 18, 2024 By Keely Quinlan
Florida utility unveils high-tech disaster response center As hurricane season looms over the Southeast, one Florida utility has unveiled a mobile emergency command center to respond to disasters. Jun 9, 2015