Donations to relief efforts from corporations and celebrities may get the most attention, but they are exceptions.
Articles on Hurricane Harvey
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After the storm is over, it’s time to rebuild – and natural disasters can affect survivors’ health for years to come.
Warmer oceans, higher sea levels and heavier rainfall are making the effects of hurricanes worse.
Social media apps are becoming as important as water, food and batteries when communities face natural disasters. One key function is helping people connect with neighbors and support each other.
Saturated media coverage of hurricanes like Harvey and Irma can make it seem like disasters happen all the time. Is the frequency of billion-dollar disasters really rising?
After extreme weather events like Hurricane Harvey, city planners need to think about the smartest way to rebuild. Here are some no-regrets infrastructure investment ideas.
The federal government created a program in 1968 to insure homes in the US from flooding, yet few of the houses hammered by Harvey’s record rainfall were covered.
Many religions see natural disasters as divine punishment. But, a scholar argues, it’s not that simple.
In the wake of natural disasters, pets are be stranded, lost or abandoned. There are simple guidelines that can help keep your whole family safe.
During Hurricane Katrina in 2005, some people died rather than evacuating without their pets. Now emergency managers are required to include animals in their response plans.
If you want to do the greatest good, send money.
Researchers examined credit data on the victims of Hurricane Katrina to understand how the disaster affected their personal finances, revealing important lessons for those hurt by Harvey.
Three atmospheric scientists from Texas say Hurricane Harvey shows how the country needs to adapt to the effects of climate change and cut carbon emissions.
There are reasons to channel Harvey aid through the nonprofit despite evidence that it wasted money following Haiti’s earthquake and fumbled Superstorm Sandy relief efforts.
Why did some Texas coastal cities order mandatory evacuations ahead of Hurricane Harvey while others, including Houston, did not? There is no formula for these decisions; either choice can backfire.
Ad hoc boat rescues have become critical parts of disaster response efforts, a trend first responders have officially embraced.
Many people may have stayed put during Hurricane Harvey because no storm that big had struck Texas since 1961. But like New Orleans after Katrina, Texas is likely to be much better prepared next time.
With a little advance planning and creativity, librarians can help keep kids and teens busy and safe during emergencies.
As Houston continues to rescue residents whose homes were ruined, it also begins to deal with issues related to contaminated floodwaters and overflowing reservoirs. It won’t be easy.
The desire to help during emergencies like Hurricane Harvey is admirable. With a little homework, your contributions will go further.
Top contributors
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Furman Public Policy Scholar, New York University
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Professor Emeritus of Risk Management and Insurance, Georgia State University
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Professor of Public Administration, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor of Geography, University of Alabama
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Associate Professor, School for the Future of Innovation in Society and The Polytechnic School; Co-Director Center for Smart Cities and Regions, Arizona State University
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Glenn Family Chair Emeritus of Economics and Philanthropic Studies, Indiana University
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Research Fellow, American University School of Public Affairs
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Director, Civilian-Military Humanitarian Response Program, US Naval War College
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Research Social Scientist, International Institute of Tropical Forestry
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Senior research scientist, Stellenbosch University
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Faculty in Medical Toxicology, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard University
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County Extension Director and Family and Consumer Sciences Agent IV, University of Florida
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Director of Energy Studies, University of Florida
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Professor of the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University