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10 Tiny Mistakes That Caused Massive Disasters
Turns out even the tiniest of screw-ups can result in major problems. From metric math mistakes at NASA to impatient generals dooming their own men, this is our list of 10 Tiny Mistakes That Caused Disasters.
Curated Video
Risk Management 101 for IT Professionals Essential Concepts - The Three Categories of Threats
This video explains the categories of threats. This clip is from the chapter "Understanding Risk" of the series "Risk Management 101 for IT Professionals: Essential Concepts".This section explains how to understand risk.
NASA
NASA | Too Much, Too Little
Researchers need accurate and timely rainfall information to better understand and model where and when severe floods, frequent landslides and devastating droughts may occur. GPM's global rainfall data will help to better prepare and...
NASA
The Little Satellite That Could
The satellite was tiny, the size of a small refrigerator, only supposed to last one year and constructed and operated on a shoestring budget — yet it persisted for a total of 17 years on orbit. On March 30, 2017, the satellite was...
Science360
Decoding Disasters: Are We Prepared For Another 9-11?
The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware aims to help communities become as prepared as possible for unplanned, sometimes unthinkable events. The Center's work and guidelines have been adopted by the Federal Emergency...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
When Disaster Strikes, Will Your Community Be Prepared?
If a disaster hits your community, will you be prepared? Are your leaders asking the right questions and taking the right steps to make sure your community could recover quickly and completely? Learn more about the flexible and adaptable...
Seven Dimensions
Managing Crises and Brand Damage
In this video, the speaker discusses the importance of crisis management and damage control in today's digital age. They highlight an incident as an example of how a small complaint can escalate into a viral crisis for a brand. The...
Science360
When Nature Strikes - On the Front Lines
Natural disasters can bring death and destruction to communities in the United States and around the world, but they can also teach us about Earth's natural processes. Teams of scientists are gathering new information about dangerous...
Science360
Anthropologist Gregory Button ScienceLives
A year after the nuclear meltdown that occurred on March 11, 2011, in Fukushima, Japan, Gregory Button, a professor at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is studying the scientific uncertainty surrounding that event. For more than...
Let's Tute
Understanding Floods: Causes, Consequences, and Prevention
This video explains the causes of floods and their devastating consequences on a nation's economy, environment, and people. It also discusses the factors that contribute to floods and how they can be prevented through water conservation...
Science360
Decoding Disasters Are We Prepared For Another 9-11?
The Disaster Research Center at the University of Delaware aims to help communities become as prepared as possible for unplanned, sometimes unthinkable events. The Center's work and guidelines have been adopted by the Federal Emergency...
Curated Video
Writing in a Formal Style
This video is a lesson on writing in a formal style for an academic audience. The teacher guides students through identifying familiar and formal language, avoiding contractions, and making specific and concise word choices. The students...
Curated Video
Biden seeks nearly $100B in disaster aid after Hurricanes Helene and Milton
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will evaluate the request and will "make sure we deliver for the hurricane victims." (Scripps News)
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FEMA facing shortfall in disaster relief funds
Through August, FEMA has issued 115 disaster declarations for 2024. (Scripps News)
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New data set shows inland communities hit harder by U.S. climate disasters
The non-profit research group Rebuild By Design says the federal government distributed more than $100 billion on weather-related disaster relief between 2011 and 2023 across the country. (Scripps News)
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With so many disasters, insurance companies are finding it harder to pay claims
Experts say with the U.S. infrastructure built around data from the last 100 years regarding weather, we aren't able to deal with the increased level of disasters the country faces. (Scripps News)
Bloomberg
Hurricane Idalia Slams Florida, McConnell Freezes Again
Bloomberg's Julie Fine and Daniel Flatley discuss the destruction of Hurricane Idalia in Florida and how Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' handling of the aftermath may be seen as a Presidential test as he is running for the 2024 Republican...
Bloomberg
Idalia Will Be Devastating: Senator Scott on Hurricane
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida discusses the preparation the state of Florida has made in anticipation of Hurricane Idalia, which is expected to hit landfall Wednesday morning. He talks about the need for citizens to evacuate...
British Movietone
FLOOD HAVOC
In the worst floods in recorded history, a third of Italy is underwater. Thousands are homeless, many dead and the receding waters reveal a fearful toll of damage. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and...
Curated Video
2021 Weather Disasters Cost U.S. $145 Billion
The 20 costliest weather disasters last year totaled $145 billion in damages, making it the third-costliest year on record.
Bloomberg
Biden Adviser Boushey Says Covid Has Caused Inflaiton
U.S. Council of Economic Advisers Member Heather Boushey says the Covid-19 pandemic is to blame for inflation. She also talks about fixing supply chain issues, infrastructure and President Joe Biden's selections for Federal Reserve...
Curated Video
Pop Quiz: How Would New York Survive A Superhero Movie?
In this segment of "Pop Quiz," Newsy's "In The Loop" explores what a superhero battle would really look like in the U.S., from costs to clean up.
Bloomberg
The Lessons Learned From the 2004 Tsunami
Dec. 23 -- Peeranan Towashiraporn, director of the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center, discusses the lessons learned from the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.
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Bush reaction to disaster
1. President George W. Bush walks to the podium
2. SOUNDBITE (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"Good morning. Laura and I and the American people are shocked and we are saddened by the terrible loss of life from the recent...