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What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later?
What can we learn from hurricane Katrina 20 years later? Hurricane Katrina, which made landfall in Louisiana in August 2005, still offers lessons for disaster recovery researchers 20 years later. Research has shown that having strong social ties and community support increases resilience and people’s ability to recover after disasters, while being displaced from one’s […]
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The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans โ hereโs how families and neighbors can help
The aftermath of floods, hurricanes and other disasters can be hardest on older rural Americans โ hereโs how families and neighbors can help Rural areas are disproportionately affected by disasters, with older adults being particularly vulnerable due to higher rates of chronic health problems and limited access to healthcare. The aging population in rural America […]
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Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires
Schools and communities can help children bounce back after distressing disasters like the LA wildfires The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days. Among the devastation were 11 public and private schools and 30 child care facilities. In all, the fires disrupted the education and daily […]
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