Natural Disasters Newswire

Anchorage officials seek better ‘tools to respond’ to Alaska natural disasters like Halong

People board an Alaska National Guard C-17 aircraft, which transported about 100 residents displaced from Kwigillingok by Typhoon Halong from Bethel to Anchorage on October 16, 2025. (Marc Lester / ADN) In the wake of ex-Typhoon Halong, Western Alaska …

Nepal floods: Communities face difficult decisions over rebuilding, Christian charity says

Communities in Nepal devastated by severe flooding are facing difficult decisions over whether to rebuild their homes or relocate, as concerns grow over increasingly frequent natural disasters. Matthew Hanning, chief executive of International Nepal …

5.7-magnitude earthquake strikes central Japan

Tokyo, Japan – A powerful earthquake with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale struck a wide area of ​​central Japan early Sunday morning. The tremor left dozens of people injured and caused structural damage to buildings and shops. Additionally, …

Thailand alerts 11 southern provinces to heavy rain and floods

Ploythalay highlighted the danger of accumulating rainfall, which could trigger flash floods and rapid run-off from mountainous areas, particularly near waterways and on hillsides. Low-lying communities also face the possibility of rivers overflowing their …

Oak Creek Canyon business owners try to hold onto hope after multiple natural disasters

OAK CREEK CANYON, AZ (AZFamily) — The Arizona Department of Transportation is reopening Highway 89A to the Slide Rock area after flooding last weekend, but the road remains closed north of the park, where multiple stores and resorts say they are dealing …

The Unrelenting Ordeal of Wildfire Recovery

Second of two stories about the effort to support Lahaina fire survivors’ health in the long, hard aftermath. Read the first story, about the Maui Wildfire Exposure Study, here. LAHAINA, Hawaiʻi—As Mikey Burke walked into her acupuncture appointment on a …

Central Japan Earthquake Injures 24

Tokiyo. At least 24 people were injured in an earthquake of magnitude 5 in central Japan on Sunday morning. Officials and local media reported that the earthquake caused window panes of buildings to break and also disrupted train services. According to …

Why Japan, Located on Ring of Fire, Sees the World's Most Earthquakes With 1,500 Annually, Yet it Never Collapses?

More than 20 people were injured after a 5.7-magnitude earthquake hit central Japan during the wee hours of Sunday. The tremor stuck numerous areas, destroying shop windows and compelling people to flee buildings. No tsunami warning was issued. The …

Droves of Durango volunteers put shovels to mud in wake of floods

Members of Durango Ultimate Frisbee dig out a mobile home on Saturday in Durango Regency Mobile Home Park after previous floodwater buried several trailers in mud and debris along County Road 203. The Frisbee group had a scheduled game but decided to …

LA County Development Authority Reports Housing Gains, Wildfire Business Relief in Annual Review

The Los Angeles County Development Authority released its fiscal year 2025-26 annual highlights Thursday, reporting progress in affordable housing, rental assistance, public housing improvements and wildfire-related business recovery. The agency’s work …

Soweto fashion and a bookshop hit by an earthquake: photos of the weekend

Soweto fashion and a bookshop hit by an earthquake

Earthquake in Japan: more than 20 injured, broken windows and train delays

The earthquake recorded today in Japan has left more than 20 people injured and has forced a review of the safety of several rail connections in the center of the country. The tremor occurred at 01:04 on Sunday, Japan time, with a preliminary magnitude of …

Central Japan hit by powerful earthquake; 22 injured as store windows shatter, people flee buildings

A strong earthquake shook central Japan early Sunday, shattering store windows, causing people to flee buildings and leaving at least 22 people injured, according to local media. Shattered windows are seen at a car dealer following a strong earthquake in …

Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost nobody in Metro …

Can You Retire Well in Lafayette, Louisiana, Once Hurricane Insurance Is in the Budget?

Lafayette looks cheap on paper, but one overlooked line item can cost a retiree thousands before the insurer pays a dime. Here is the storm-season cash gap most inland buyers never see coming, and the flood zone that fools them.This post may contain links …

Japan earthquake: 5.7 magnitude quake injures 20, triggers train disruptions

An earthquake measuring 5.7 in magnitude struck Japan early Sunday, injuring 20 people in Aichi and Shizuoka prefectures, authorities said. The earthquake struck at 1:04 a.m., with its epicentre in western Shizuoka Prefecture at a depth of approximately 40 …

Another earthquake recorded near Kamanjab

Another earthquake was recorded outside Kamanjab in the Kunene region on Saturday afternoon. This comes two weeks after an earthquake was recorded in the same area 6km west of Kamanjab. The latest earthquake, with a 5.1 magnitude, struck 29km southwest of …

Heavy rain floods displaced families’ tents in Gaza – in pictures

The first winter storm began affecting the people of Gaza this weekend with heavy rain hitting on Saturday. Reports that about 70,000 tents were flooded within 12 hours prompted warnings of a worsening humanitarian situation for hundreds of thousands of …

Art Slate Roofing Releases Review of Pre-1940 Homes and Storm Reports in Greater Boston

Census and NOAA records show Newton, Boston, Cambridge, Medford and Lynn pair high pre-1940 housing shares with above-average hail and wind report counts BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BOSTON, Massachusetts. Art Slate …

Inside or Outside? How Metro Detroit Homeowners Can Tell Which Basement Waterproofing Fix Fits Their Leak

Southeast Michigan sits on poorly drained lakeplain clay. A Shelby Township contractor explains when interior drain tile works and when to dig outside. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ask three waterproofing …

Michigan Homes Went Without Power 2.5 Times the U.S. Average in 2025, Federal Data Shows

Only West Virginia was worse. A Shelby Township waterproofing contractor says a battery backup sump pump buys hours, and Michigan outages can run for days. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Michigan homes spent …

Last Winter Swung From -10°F to 65°F in Four Weeks. What That Does to a Michigan Basement Wall

A 19-day freeze and a 75-degree swing hit Metro Detroit last winter. A Shelby Township contractor explains how frost and thaw find foundation cracks. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last winter was hard on …

Fewer Than 1 in 200 Metro Detroit Homes Has Flood Insurance, New Data Shows

A Shelby Township contractor went through FEMA, NOAA and state records. Nearly 9 in 10 insured flood losses in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne hit a basement. SHELBY TOWNSHIP, MI, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Almost nobody in Metro …

Frozen-Pipe Claims Now Top $30,000. Here's Why Puget Sound Pipes Burst Where There's No Ice

A free HelpMeNow.com video explains the hidden pressure that splits frozen pipes far from the ice, and five cheap fixes to make before the first hard freeze. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- BELLEVUE, Wash. — The pipe …

VanDoit Commercial to Launch Larger Mobile Medical Clinic Units in 2027

VanDoit Commercial announces larger mobile medical clinic units for 2027, adding about 1.5–2 feet of width and over 4 feet of length on a Ford Transit platform. BLUE SPRINGS, MO, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- VanDoit Commercial …

Tackling Food Insecurity: Zakat Foundation of America Expands Rice Relief Across U.S. New England Communities

BRIDGEVIEW, IL, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Building on a continuous history of impactful community food relief programs—including regular seasonal rice distributions held across New York and Delaware—Zakat Foundation of …

Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire

Federal assistance is available for Californians affected by the East Oakland Apartment Fire Low interest disaster loans are available to California businesses, private nonprofits and residents to offset physical and economic losses from the East Oakland …

Insurance Data Show 1 in 60 U.S. Homes Files a Water Damage Claim Each Year as Puget Sound Enters Holiday Travel Season

Help Me Now outlines a 30-second shut-off valve check for homeowners leaving for Thanksgiving and the winter holidays BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As Puget Sound households prepare to travel for …

The $1 Million Leak: Water Now the No. 1 Threat to Puget Sound's Priciest Homes

Insurer data shows million-dollar water claims have tripled. Help Me Now shares a first-60-minutes plan and sends vetted pros 24/7. Call (425) 279-7097. BELLEVUE, WA, UNITED STATES, November 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Help Me Now (HelpMeNow.com), the …

Tech4Equity Project Expands Nationwide to Help Nonprofits Deliver Digital Financial Assistance

Qualifying nonprofits can distribute assistance, stipends, and reimbursements while connecting recipients with no-cost digital accounts and virtual debit cards. PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Tech4Equity …

National Public Adjusting Sets Out Commercial Claim Documentation Standard

The standard sets out what a commercial public adjuster in Houston and New York documents on a hail, fire or water loss before a figure reaches a carrier. HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- National Public Adjusting has …

Water Damage Has Nothing to Do With the Weather

New Fayetteville data points to indoor plumbing and appliance leaks as a leading cause of residential water damage. FAYETTEVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, November 5, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeowners may associate water damage with hurricanes, heavy rain …

State of Alaska Selects AwareAK to Deliver Authoritative Public Safety Information Statewide

Free Apple and Android app will connect residents and visitors with emergency information published directly by Alaska’s public safety organizations ANCHORAGE, AK, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The State of Alaska has …

GiveDirectly Sent Cash to Venezuela Earthquake Survivors Using USDC Stablecoins

In La Guaira, 3,765 people got $340 each via Pago Móvil, starting 21 days after the June 24 quakes. Of each donated dollar, 86 cents reached them as cash. NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- GiveDirectly, a U …

DanChurchAid calls for more climate adaptation finance as UN report warns of growing gap

New UN report warns that the adaptation finance gap threatens lives and livelihoods. DanChurchAid urges stakeholders at COP31 to close the adaptation gap. COPENHAGEN, COPENHAGEN, DENMARK, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DanChurchAid urges COP31 …

MCX Off-Network Now a Global Priority

MCX enabler Softil sees adoption of off-network technology as a key to accelerate the global transition to broadband mission-critical group communications TEL AVIV, ISRAEL, November 4, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The transition to broadband group …

IAMTech and Alert Disaster Control launch Avertis Intelligence to strengthen emergency preparedness at industrial sites

Developed using decades of frontline emergency-response experience, Avertis combines hazard modelling, emergency pre-planning and incident command capabilities. MIDDLESBROUGH , CLEVELAND, UNITED KINGDOM, November 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- …

Homeland Public Adjusters Expands Commercial and Specialty Insurance Claim Services in Florida and New Jersey

Licensed public adjusting firm now handles builder's risk, boat and marina, business income and condo master-policy claims, in English and Spanish MIAMI LAKES, FL, UNITED STATES, November 3, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Homeland Public Adjusters, a …