Remembering Jimmy Carter: The president who set the standard for national-disaster response
While the 39th president will be remembered for setting a national energy policy and working on peace accords, it was his establishment of an agency aimed at responding to disasters that continues to impact many communities today.
20 years later: A look at the deadliest disaster to strike Earth in modern history
On Dec. 26, 2004, a 9.2-magnitude earthquake shook the seafloor off Indonesia, sending a 100-foot wall of water to communities and killing over 220,000 people.
Kilauea volcano eruption paused after spewing lava in Hawaii, USGS says
The eruption occurred about 2:20 a.m. local time Monday within Halemaʻumaʻu crater inside Kilauea's summit caldera, a closed area of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Malibu fire prompts evacuations at Pepperdine University
Thousands of Southern California residents are under evacuation orders and warnings as firefighters battle a wildfire in Malibu.
Earthquakes increase at Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano; scientists note increased level of unrest
The summit region had gone from experiencing 10 earthquakes per day to 20 per day, officials said during their weekly update on the volcano.
Tsunami warning canceled after earthquakes strike northern California
A series of major earthquakes struck in northern California late Thursday morning, prompting tsunami fears and shaking buildings as far south as Santa Cruz.
7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Humboldt County, tsunami warning canceled
A series of major earthquakes struck Humboldt County in Northern California on Thursday morning, causing chaos, especially among coastal communities from the Golden State to Oregon.
Icelandic videographer captures mesmerizing volcanic lava flow, prompting 'fascinating' skepticism
Icelandic videographer Jeroen Van Nieuwenhove captured breathtaking footage of lava flowing across snow in Sundhnukagigar, near Grindavik, following a volcanic eruption in February.
Cell service outage Florida: How to set up satellite if cell service is down
Cell phones have the capability to send messages to satellites when a severe weather event or emergency occurs. Here is how it works.
Hurricane Milton: Disney World, Universal, SeaWorld closing as major storm encroaches
Are Florida's major theme parks closed due to Hurricane Milton? Updates on Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, Legoland Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, and Central Florida Zoo.
North Carolina mom of 4 swept up by Hurricane Helene flooding in front of husband, 8-year-old son
Jamie, Melissa Guinn had been together 17 years when Hurricane Helene flooding in North Carolina claimed her life.
Life-saving satellite tech likely in your pocket to use for emergency calling when disaster strikes
In the face of severe weather or a life-threatening emergency, traditional communication networks can fail, leaving individuals isolated and at risk.
International Space Station captures view of ‘colossal’ Hurricane Milton
NASA released footage of Hurricane Milton recorded by the International Space Station (ISS) on Monday, October 7, as the storm churned across the Gulf of Mexico.
FEMA doesn’t have enough funding to last through hurricane season, Mayorkas warns
The Federal Emergency Management Agency can meet immediate needs but does not have enough funding to make it through the hurricane season, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas told reporters Wednesday.
West Texas earthquake: Woman describes what she felt in North Austin
One of the largest earthquakes on record in the state of Texas rocked parts of West Texas on Monday night. The powerful 5.1 magnitude quake was even felt here in Central Texas.
West Texas earthquake: Some report feeling it in Austin
Did you feel any shaking last night?
Earthquake centered in Malibu rattles Southern California
The earthquake was centered about four miles north of Malibu.
Earthquake strikes during live taping of Good Day LA
The Good Day LA cameras were rolling when an earthquake struck Southern California on Thursday. Watch the anchors react.
Francine strengthens into hurricane as Texas, Louisiana rush preparations
Hurricane Francine has intensified into a Category 1 hurricane in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to make landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday.
Deadly landslide hits Ketchikan, Alaska: 1 killed, evacuations ordered
A landslide tore through a steep, forested hillside in Ketchikan, Alaska, crashing into homes and killing at least one person.