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A team of researchers led by Nathan Clark of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, in partnership with the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS), has unveiled a comprehensive set of recommendations ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH)® today launched Strong Homes Scale (Scale), a groundbreaking new tool designed to help homeowners assess ...

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From flooding and hail to hurricanes and drought, Connecticut has seen firsthand the toll disasters can take on farms, families, and communities. The old saying, “it’s not if, but when,” holds true: ...

U.S. communities and federal agencies should more intentionally seek to create healthier communities during disaster preparation and recovery efforts - something that rarely happens now, says a new ...

For the past 25 years, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has helped develop building codes, the construction standards that help houses survive hurricanes, wildfires and earthquakes. Now, ...

The Maxima shopping center in Riga, Latvia, turned into a disaster zone when its roof collapsed, killing 51 people and injuring 41 others. What was once a symbol of modern design and commerce became a ...