Natural Disaster

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

08/14/2023

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

On Thursday, as Carissa Moore was preparing for the last event of her season, the Honolulu-born surfer was also thinking about the wildfires — the deadliest in the US in over a century — sweeping through her home state of Hawaii.

The 14 Best First-Aid Kits You Can Buy Online

05/15/2023

The 14 Best First-Aid Kits You Can Buy Online

Emergency kits are something you don't always think about until you really, really need them — which is not the time to be wishing you had one on hand.

How You Can Support Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts

09/19/2022

How You Can Support Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 18.

California Is Facing Another Wave of Devastating Wildfires — Here's How You Can Help

08/31/2021

California Is Facing Another Wave of Devastating Wildfires — Here's How You Can Help

In a matter of weeks, California's wildfire season has managed to destroy nearly 580,000 acres of land, forcing thousands to evacuate as fires continue to rage throughout the state.

Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

08/30/2021

Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Sunday, marking the fifth strongest hurricane to ever strike the US.

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

09/17/2020

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

Wildfire season has ravaged the West Coast of the United States from Washington down to Southern California in the last several weeks, causing thousands to evacuate their homes and many to lose their lives.

Hurricane Laura Has Devastated Communities Along the Gulf — Here's What You Can Do to Help

08/29/2020

Hurricane Laura Has Devastated Communities Along the Gulf — Here's What You Can Do to Help

One of the most powerful storms to strike the US, Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight on Wednesday and swept through Louisiana and Texas in a dangerous category four storm.

Everything You Need to Make an Unexpected Emergency Kit at Home

03/15/2020

Everything You Need to Make an Unexpected Emergency Kit at Home

When something unexpected happens, it's only natural to want to be as prepared as possible.

Watching Puerto Rico Crumble From a Distance Isn't Easier Than Being There

01/22/2020

Watching Puerto Rico Crumble From a Distance Isn't Easier Than Being There

As usual, I spent the holidays with my parents back in Puerto Rico.

I’m an Australian Expat Living in London, and I’ve Never Felt Further From Home

01/18/2020

I’m an Australian Expat Living in London, and I’ve Never Felt Further From Home

Finding the words to sum up the complex emotions that come with watching from the other side of the world as your home country is on fire is, frankly, impossible.

Tourists Capture Harrowing Videos as New Zealand's White Island Volcano Erupts

12/09/2019

Tourists Capture Harrowing Videos as New Zealand's White Island Volcano Erupts

New Zealand Police confirmed that five people have died and eight are unaccounted for after the White Island, or Whakaari, volcano erupted on Monday.

Lewis, the Koala Rescued From a Bushfire in Australia, Has Died

11/26/2019

Lewis, the Koala Rescued From a Bushfire in Australia, Has Died

Update: In the week after his news-making rescue, Lewis's burn injuries unfortunately worsened, and the Port Macquarie Koala Hospital made the difficult decision to put him down.