TED Talks
Michael McDaniel: Cheap, effective shelter for disaster relief
Michael McDaniel designed housing for disaster relief zones -- inexpensive, easy to transport, even beautiful – but found that no one was willing to build it. Persistent and obsessed, he decided to go it alone. At TEDxAustin, McDaniel...
The Wall Street Journal
Feeding America Top Executive Katie Fitzgerald on Food Insecurity
For those who already had a hard time affording food, the coronavirus pandemic, and its disruption of supply chains, has added difficulties. Katie Fitzgerald, chief operating officer of Feeding America discusses the growing problem, its...
The Guardian
Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria: 'We're American, too, why don't they help?'
More than six months after Hurricane Maria, Puerto Rico is still struggling to recover from the devastation. Thousands of homes and businesses have no electricity and are waiting for insurance payouts. Frontline services are being denied...
National Institute of Standards and Technology
How Close is Too Close for Portable Generators?
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) building experts are seeking the answer to a very important home safety question: How close to a house can you operate a portable gas-powered generator without risking poisoning from...
Professor Dave Explains
George W. Bush: A War on Terror (2001 – 2009)
George W. Bush is the second son of a former president to become president, after John Quincy Adams all the way back in 1825. Always the black sheep of the Bush dynasty, he eventually became governor of Texas, and then ran for president...
Curated Video
Trump, campaigning in North Carolina, criticizes FEMA's hurricane response
Former President Donald Trump criticized FEMA's response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina Monday, as he made campaign stops through the state. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Nearly 100 people still unaccounted for in North Carolina following Helene
In addition to those missing, the state has reported 95 storm-related deaths. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FEMA resumes operations in North Carolina after dialing back some activities over threats
Federal disaster workers in North Carolina are returning to work with more protection following threats that they could be targeted by a militia. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Drone video shows long gas lines at a Thorntons in Oldsmar, Florida Saturday morning
In St. Petersburg, scores of people lined up at a station that had no gas, hoping it would arrive soon. (Mike's Weather Page via CNN Newsource)
Curated Video
Republican Congressman Gus Bilirakis talks about how his district was impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton
Florida Congressman Gus Bilirakis says FEMA is not doing enough after hurricanes. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FEMA prepared for Hurricane Milton response while supporting Helene recovery efforts
Thousands of federal officials are on the ground and millions of dollars have already been distributed to victims. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Experts say we're not budgeting for more frequent billion-dollar disasters
The cost of more extreme natural disasters is adding up — and affecting the wider economy. The damage Helene caused, for example, could total $30 billion to $47.5 billion. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
FEMA facing shortfall in disaster relief funds
Through August, FEMA has issued 115 disaster declarations for 2024. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto continues North, expected to approach Bermuda by Saturday
Ernesto, which started Wednesday as a tropical storm, strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane as it moved northward in the Atlantic. It is forecast to bring hurricane conditions to Bermuda by Saturday. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Tropical Storm Ernesto gains strength over Atlantic as FEMA runs out of disaster funds
Tropical Storm Ernesto is pounding Puerto Rico with heavy rains and strong winds as it gains strength over the Atlantic Ocean. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
No calm after the storm for families fighting for FEMA aid
Navigating the process to get FEMA aid has proven difficult for people who are trying to pick up the pieces after 2022's Hurricane Ian. (Scripps News)
Curated Video
Senate hearings examine response to increasing wildfire threat
The U.S Fire Administration and the Department of Homeland Security have 148 recommendations, but their top concerns are preparing communities.
Bloomberg
Senator Scott on Looming Government Shutdown
Republican Senator Rick Scott of Florida gives his remarks on a potential government shutdown and what funding his state of Florida needs after Hurricane Idalia surfaced. He also discusses whether or not he will vote on a bill that...
Bloomberg
Biden Says He Spoke With DeSantis About Idalia Help
President Joe Biden says he spoke to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to offer any resources needed after Hurricane Idalia made landfall.
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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...
Bloomberg
"Leak Will be a Top of Mind Issue": Rep. French Hill
Rep. French Hill (R) Arkansas discusses the arrest of Jack Teixeira, the suspect of the Pentagon leaks, and the briefing he and other members of the Select Intelligence Committee had on this matter. Hill also talks about the handling of...
Getty Images
Wind and rain lash trees in front of street lamp
Wind and rain lash trees in front of street lamp on October 29, 2012 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)
Getty Images
Wind and rain lash tree in front of street lamp
Wind and rain lash tree in front of street lamp on October 29, 2012 in Washington, DC (Footage by Getty Images)