After major disasters, public debate often treats them as unexpected or unprecedented. This reaction is not necessarily about the absence of warnings. It reflects how societies process shock—and how ...

Residents look for personal belongings in the damage after a tornado passed through, Sunday, March 16, 2025, in Plantersville, Ala. WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians ...

Flooding in central Texas turned deadly in a matter of minutes. Erik Nielsen, assistant professor at Texas A&M University, explains how warning systems can make a difference in extreme weather events.

Earthquakes are one of the most devastating natural hazards, impacting millions of people every year, as well as damaging and destroying critical infrastructure. In contrast with other hazards, their ...

With the unpredictable and destructive nature of earthquakes, a few extra seconds of notice can make all the difference in the world. That’s why the California Office of Emergency Services is ...

CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — An update to a News 8 Investigation. Wrong-way drivers in Connecticut are a big problem. But, the ...

WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians. The Pulitzer Prize-winning team seeks to present the true facts, unaffected by agenda or biases. After severe storms swept across ...

After severe storms swept across the U.S. in mid-March, killing more than 40 people, social media posts blamed the Trump administration’s recent firings for weakening emergency communication systems. ...