Natural disasters

Last week's tornado in Moore, Oklahoma could cost insurance companies $3.5 billion, according to Risk Management Solutions.

Two years after a tornado ripped through Joplin, Mo., the town is rebuilding its infrastructure and community.

Scientists may be fretting over global climate change or when the next asteroid will strike Earth's surface. But a catastrophic event doesn't necessarily spell the end for civilization.

Gaydawn Magee's hearing aid business was leveled by the Moore tornado. But after a quick trip west, she'll be back.

After a disaster many people want to help, but there tends to be confusion about what is needed.

Caitria O'Neill, CEO of tech company Recovers, explains the digital challenges of natural disasters and recovery.

With the world looking a lot more fragile, more people are taking their survival into their own hands -- and garages.

Three months after 'Superstorm' Sandy ripped through the Northeast, the Senate has approved $50 billion in emergency relief. The high cost of natural disasters is the subject of today's quiz.

New York weighs options for storm defenses in the wake of deadly Sandy. Among them are expensive waterway barriers to protect against storm surges.