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Disaster recovery
Lack of housing leaves fire survivors searching for solutions
by Ben Bradford
Dec 17, 2018
In the aftermath of the Paradise wildfire, RVs and motels have become housing alternatives for displaced residents.
Northern California fires leave local businesses with few options to rebuild
by Ben Bradford
Dec 17, 2018
There's limited aid available for businesses displaced by November's devastating fire in Paradise.
How gift cards are helping survivors of California's deadliest fire
by Ben Bradford
Dec 7, 2018
It's not just cash donations that help after a disaster.
Houston’s refineries and plants are vulnerable to hurricanes. Will a $32 billion plan save them from flooding?
by Travis Bubenik
Nov 27, 2018
When hurricanes hit Texas, the whole country feels it. Now, there’s a plan to lessen the blow.
Strong demand for cleanup crews in North Carolina
by Andy Uhler
Oct 18, 2018
After recent storms, residents are still struggling to get back to normal amid mountains of debris.
Strong demand for cleanup crews in North Carolina
by Andy Uhler
Oct 18, 2018
After recent storms, residents are still struggling to get back to normal amid mountains of debris.
The Big Book
How a chef helped serve 3.6 million meals in Puerto Rico
by Kai Ryssdal and Maria Hollenhorst
Sep 13, 2018
“Every time we made contact with a community, we kept going back, and we kept going back, every day without missing a beat,” José Andrés says.
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It’s official: FEMA wasn’t equipped to handle the devastation of Hurricane Maria
by Erika Beras
Sep 5, 2018
A new report by the Government Accounting Office doesn’t bode well for future disaster relief.
My Economy
For a recovering restaurant in Puerto Rico, sometimes it's just about making it through the day
by Maria Hollenhorst
Aug 29, 2018
An executive chef in San Juan describes life in the food industry post-Hurricane Maria.
Investors flock to previously flooded Houston neighborhoods with hopes of big returns
by Andy Uhler
Aug 22, 2018
Some homeowners are eager to sell, but officials fear new renters will be put in harm's way.