Natural Disasters Newswire

Financial planners can help rebuild after natural disasters

Natural disasters are among the most disruptive complications that can impact a family. Many Northwest Arkansas residents remember the tornadoes that ripped through Benton and Madison counties in May 2024 that led to death and tremendous amounts of …

Power outages from natural disasters and their effects on senior citizens

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - Natural disasters occur across the state every year, with stronger ones able to knock out power for hundreds at a time. With certain events, power outages can be prolonged due to their severity. Vulnerable people, like senior …

Asheville trains residents as responders to emergencies and natural disasters

While the city of Asheville, N.C., has always made plans to prepare for emergencies, particularly related to hurricanes and flooding, some areas of improvement were identified following 2024’s Hurricane Helene. An after-action review was completed last …

Hurricane Isaias leaves trail of destruction in Southeast

Hurricane Isaias left behind a trail of destruction from Florida's Gulf Coast to the Carolinas over the weekend after slamming onto shore near Destin, Florida, as a Category 2 storm. The storm made landfall on Friday night and roared through the …

Two deaths reported as Hurricane Simon, storm Rachel batter Mexico’s coast

Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026 At least two people have died in Mexico after Hurricane Simon and former tropical storm Rachel brought torrential rain and catastrophic flooding to Pacific coast communities. At a Monday news briefing, Guerrero Governor …

Hurricane Isaias, Tropical Storm Rachel slam both sides of U.S.

Major damage after Hurricane Isaias

Floods demolish bridge in central Nepal - video

A flash flood smashed into the Soti Khola Bridge in Nepal on Sunday, causing it to buckle and be swept down the Budhi Gandaki River in the second bout of flooding to wreak havoc on the region in a matter of months. Bystanders captured the moment the floods …

Overexploitation of Himalayas Behind Climate Change, Natural Disasters: Nasir Aslam Wani

Senators Becker, Laird Introduce Emergency Wildfire Mitigation Strategic Planning Legislation to Strengthen…

Sacramento, CA — Senator Josh Becker (D-San Mateo) and Senator John Laird (D-Santa Cruz) have introduced new legislation to transform and streamline how wildfire mitigation investments are evaluated and coordinated across California.  SB 326, the Wildfire …

Hurricanes can produce an enormous amount of rain but the big risk isn’t the total amount

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in Hurricanes can produce enormous amounts of rain, adding up to trillions of gallons of water. But …

Pacific hurricane region sets record for big, long-lasting storms thanks to El Niño

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. Join today Already a member? Log in The drumbeat of monster hurricanes in the Pacific has broken a record for nasty long-lasting …

Hurricane Simon Weakens to Category 3, But Why Is Puerto Vallarta Still Facing a Catastrophic Threat?

Hurricane Simon weakened to a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph (195 kph) on Sunday, but forecasters continued to warn of catastrophic wind damage, dangerous storm surge, and life-threatening flooding along Mexico's Pacific coast …

Earthquakes in El Salvador: two tremors in Lake Ilopango trigger geological monitoring

Two earthquakes in El Salvador were reported on Monday morning near Lake Ilopango, an area close to the capital, San Salvador. According to the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources (MARN), the tremors occurred less than an hour apart. They did not …

VIDEO: Flash floods destroy bridge in Nepal as at least five people remain missing

Dramatic video shows floodwaters tearing apart a bridge over the Budhi Gandaki River in Nepal as flash floods swept through the Gorkha district over the weekend. The footage, shared by WABC Eyewitness News, shows powerful currents pounding the bridge until …

Panama mobilises emergency relief after widespread earthquake damage

Panama has activated emergency measures and intensified relief operations after powerful earthquakes and more than 200 aftershocks damaged hundreds of homes, schools and hospitals across the country. President José Raúl Mulino’s government declared a …

Commissioner Wilton Simpson announces $500K interest-free loans for Florida farmers after Hurricane Isaias

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson announced the launch of emergency, interest-free loans of up to $500,000 for agricultural and aquaculture producers recovering from the impacts of Hurricane Isaias. The relief funds are …

Utilities make progress on power restoration as Hurricane Isaias recovery continues

Some 120,000 power customers were still waiting for power restoration in Florida as of Monday afternoon, three days after Hurricane Isaias hit the Florida Panhandle, as momentum gathered behind the state’s disaster recovery. “We now have essentially full …

Hurricane Isaias leaves 150,000 without power in Florida as tree kills 77-year-old

On Friday night, a Category 2 hurricane made landfall near Destin, Florida, initiating a weekend of physical destruction that extended from the Gulf Coast to the Carolinas. The storm, identified in the source material as Isaias, generated violent wind …

The Salty Adjuster Podcast is Named a 2026 Signal Awards Finalist Just Four Months After Launch

Fully independent podcast centering the humans in claims and insurance earns Best Trailer recognition for original storytelling, creative production EVANSTON, IL, UNITED STATES, October 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- *The Salty Adjuster*, an …

Beinsure Data: The Average 30-year Fixed Mortgage Rate Climbed to Their Highest Level in 3 Years

The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate reached 7.4%, its highest level since November 2023, compared with 7.28% a week earlier and 6.3% a year ago NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 11, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- US mortgage rates today …

California Deploys Fire and Flood Response Resources to San Bernardino County and Mono Counties

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) today announced deployment of mud and debris flow resources to San Bernardino County to strengthen local response capabilities ahead of Tropical Storm Rachel. Plus, firefighting resources …

Announcing "Emergency Management Threats and Hazards: Water Compendium 1 (2026)", Now Available on LiveCarta

New digital compendium brings together water-related emergency management resources, references, and real-world stories. FANWOOD, NJ, UNITED STATES, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- York Drive Publishing announces that author and emergency …

CAMPel9 Introduces an Ultra-Low-Power Pellet Heater for Camping, RVs and Off-Grid Living

CAMPel9 is a compact pellet heater designed for camping and RVs, featuring ultra-low 8W AC power consumption and a self-powered wireless configuration. CHEONGJU-SI, CHUNGCHEONGBUK-DO, SOUTH KOREA, October 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Magenic is …

Governor Newsom announces new disaster intelligence satellites, opens modernized State Operations Center as Trump erodes ...

New disaster intelligence satellites Through an agreement with ICEYE, a satellite-imaging company that helps governments assess disaster damage from space, Cal OES is expanding its ability to receive near-real-time information on floods, wildfires, and …

Governor Newsom announces new swiftwater rescue fleet to strengthen California storm preparedness

New rescue vehicles, boats, and equipment strengthen local response and statewide mutual aid before winter storms arrive Governor Gavin Newsom and Cal OES Director Caroline Thomas Jacobs receive a hands-on briefing in Mather on new swiftwater rescue …

La gira Great California ShakeOut visitará cuatro ciudades de California Como previo al Gran ShakeOut de California

  PARA DIFUSIÓN INMEDIATA: CONTACTO: [email protected] Se invita al público a aprender de expertos y experimentar un simulador de terremotos MATHER, CA – Como parte del liderazgo de California en la implementación del primer sistema de alertas de …

Meteomatics Unveils Strato, the World's First Drone to Reach the Stratosphere at 34,000+ Feet

The Weather Intelligence Firm Offers Alternative to Traditional Radiosonde Technology, Expanding Drone Program NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meteomatics, the weather intelligence and technology company that …

Private equity firms’ emissions rank fifth globally amid data center boom, new analysis finds

Most comprehensive scorecard to date maps more than 1,050 fossil fuel assets and finds oil and gas funds lost money after inflation NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, October 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The energy portfolios of 20 major private equity firms …

Great California ShakeOut Tour to Stop in Four California Cities

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2026  CONTACT: [email protected]    Public invited to learn from experts and experience an earthquake simulator   MATHER, CA – Building upon California’s leadership to implement a first-in-the-nation earthquake alert …

Tropical Storm Isaias Likely to Become a Hurricane: The Chopin Law Firm Shares Storm Safety Tips

Chopin Law Firm offers practical guidance for homeowners, drivers, workers, and businesses as the storm heads toward the Gulf Coast NEW ORLEANS, LA, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Tropical Storm Isaias heading toward …

INDIGITAL Earns Netmaker’s Independent i3 Validation for NG911 Core Services, Giving Verified Proof of Interoperability

Netmaker Communications Labs validated INDIGITAL's ESRP and ECRF on Sept. 3, 2026 FORT WAYNE, IN, UNITED STATES, October 7, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Netmaker Communications Labs has validated INDIGITAL's i3-based Emergency Services Routing …

Maui Project Management Files Patent Application for Emergency - HELP AI App

Maui-Based Company Develops AI-Driven Disaster Preparation & Recover App: Hawaiian Emergency Link Portal (HELP) with Food-as-Medicine Support HAIKU-PAUWELA, HI, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Maui Project Management …

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2026

How to be Cyber Safe?  Here are 10 tech safety tips you can implement now:  1) Use Strong and Unique Passwords: Create strong, complex passwords for your online accounts, and avoid using the same password for multiple accounts. Consider using a password …

Mes de la Concientización sobre la Ciberseguridad

Las amenazas cibernéticas pueden ocurrir en cualquier momento, y su impacto puede ir mucho más allá de una computadora comprometida o de datos robados. Las filtraciones de datos, el programa maligno, el phishing y la ingeniería social pueden interrumpir …

NightRide Thermal to Showcase Vehicle-Mounted Thermal Imaging Solutions at IACP 2026

Company to demonstrate advanced thermal imaging systems for law enforcement and public safety at Booth #108 in Orlando BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- NightRide Thermal, a U.S.-based manufacturer of vehicle- …

2026 South Florida Glass+Metal Symposium to Address Coastal Resilience and Advanced Façade Performance

Half-day event set for Oct. 29 at the AC Hotel by Marriott in Dania Beach, near Fort Lauderdale, Florida DANIA BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As extreme weather events and changing building codes affect coastal …

ESA Czech Space Resilience Nodes launched by consortium led by GINA Software

The eighteen-month project will turn fire, flood and damage imagery into products that reach dispatchers, commanders and crews in the systems they already use. CZECH REPUBLIC, October 6, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A Czech consortium led by GINA Software …

The Great California ShakeOut Tour 2026

Earthquakes are natural disasters that have fascinated and terrified humans for centuries. These powerful geological events can cause significant destruction and loss of life, which has led to the emergence of numerous myths and misconceptions over time.   …