Context Regions in the Himalayas are frequently prone to flood events triggered by erratic climatic conditions, thus advocating the need for climate-resilient cities.  Indian Himalayan… Read More

This story was originally published by Grist. Sign up for Grist’s weekly newsletter here. This story is the second in a four-part Grist series examining how climate change is destabili… Read More

Floods are one of the country’s most common and costly natural disasters. Having insurance can protect you and your financial well-being. In high-risk zones, homeowners are required… Read More

Best-selling author Frances Fuller offers an insider's view of assisted living and a unique outlook on aging, based on her own experience. Her insights are penetrating and deal with issues t… Read More

As a part of its assault on the danger disaster, Triple-I not too long ago participated in a challenge led by the Nationwide Institute of Constructing Sciences (NIBS) to develop a roadmap… Read More

This story is the first in a four-part Grist series examining how climate change is destabilizing the global insurance market. It is published in partnership with the Economi… Read More

Guwahati, India: The Indian army said Wednesday that 23 soldiers were missing after a flash flood caused by intense rainfall tore through a valley in the mountainous northeast Sikkim st… Read More

Harnessing the Power of Artificial Lakes: Enhancing Water Conservation Efforts By harnessing the power of these man-made reservoirs, we can address the challenges of water scarcity and ens… Read More

Image source: https://www.philstar.com/other-sections/supplements/2019/09/06/1950343/clark-angeles-and-san-fernando-making-pampanga-rise-central-luzons-economic-powerPampanga: Your Gateway t… Read More

The International Conference on Dam Safety (ICDS) organised by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti has concluded at Rajastha… Read More

Presented by Arnold Ventures: The ideas and innovators shaping health care Sep 12, 2023 View in browser  … Read More

A new type of insecurity has now emerged in most states of North India and that is land instability. North India has a very high annual average humidity. Even on non-rainy days, the soil re… Read More

It is not unusual for soldiers who have fought in a war to suffer from post-traumatic stress after their missions. People who have experienced violence, who have been driven out of their h… Read More

What happens when a state becomes too disaster-prone to insure? Florida holds the answers. Listen To This Story Citing escalating wildfires as a major reason, Califor… Read More

In May, State Farm announced they will no longer provide home insurance to new California customers due to wildfire risks and increase in construction costs. Then in July, Farmers Insuran… Read More

In homeownership, an essential skill to master is risk management. However, 66% of Americans said they aren’t unprepared for potential disasters. Startling statistics like this highli… Read More

Whether you live in a wildfire hazard severity zone (FHSZ), a FEMA flood zone, or a hurricane evacuation zone, home hardening can help protect your property from significant damage during n… Read More

First-time homebuyers have many decisions, including which home insurance to purchase. If you didn’t know, you need home insurance to protect your finances should you lose your home t… Read More

Report Contents   Report Contents    Many Canadian provinces are reliant on, and to some degree responsible for, economic activities involving natura… Read More

As noted in a recent post in the Journal, homeowners undertake gut renovations or whole home remodels after natural disasters like winter storms, hurricanes, tornados, earthquakes, and wild… Read More

Below is some information related to FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Information is from the NFIP Media Toolkit. Fast Facts: –… Read More

Exploring AI-Enabled Cartography: The Next Generation of Mapping Technology The advent of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous sectors, and the field of cartography is no… Read More

Louisiana is prone to hurricanes and heavy rainfalls that contribute to flood events. Flood damage can be widespread and devastating, and in a state as risky as Louisiana, homeowners may… Read More

How Satellite Technology is Helping to Reduce Disaster Risk and Improve Early Warning Systems In an age where the threat of natural disasters is ever present, satellite technology is providi… Read More

It’s been nearly two years since a wildfire roared through Lytton, B.C., destroying much of the village.  In all, more than $100 million in insured damages have been record… Read More