Financially preparing for natural disasters
Here are some tips to make sure that you're financially prepared for any kind of natural disaster.
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The global cost of natural disasters
The list of extreme weather- and natural disaster-related costs continues to grow this year. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter breaks down the multibillion-dollar price tag of natural disasters.
Hurricane Iona strengthens to Category 3 off southern Hawaii
Hurricane Iona was expected to move westward and does not pose any land threat to the Hawaiian Islands, forecasters said.
Disaster registry may offer false sense of security, disability advocates warn
Several states have registries to prioritize help for vulnerable residents in natural disasters. But many disability advocates say they endanger people with mobility problems by giving a false sense of security.
2025 Atlantic hurricane season forecast released
A new forecast from researchers at Colorado State University predicts the 2025 hurricane season will be busier than an average year.
Coastal homeowners turn to climate-resilient designs
Research shows that human-caused climate change is warming ocean waters, which is fueling stronger and more intense hurricanes.
New designs helping homes survive big hurricanes
As hurricanes grow stronger and more frequent, a growing number of homeowners along the East and Gulf Coast are taking a proactive approach -- building smarter, more resilient homes designed to withstand the forces of nature. Climate Central's Ben Tracy reports.
2nd death blamed on flooding from Chantal in North Carolina
Tropical depression Chantal brought flooding to North Carolina and spurred water rescues before moving over Virginia overnight Monday.
Key data used in hurricane forecasting in jeopardy, NOAA says
The satellite program has historically been a key source of weather forecasting data for NOAA.
Flossie strengthens into hurricane
National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.
Study: Some parts of New Orleans' flood walls sinking nearly 2 inches per year
This summer marks 20 years since Hurricane Katrina made landfall on the Gulf Coast, leaving more than 1,300 people dead and displacing more than a million people across the region.
Mexico assessing damage from Hurricane Erick after storm killed 2
Hurricane Erick had strengthened to a Category 4 storm as it approached the coast but weakened to a Category 3 storm before making landfall on Thursday.
Erick downgraded to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 3 hurricane
After undergoing rapid intensification, Erick made landfall on Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday as a Category 3 hurricane.
Hurricane Erick approaches Mexico
Erick, the first major hurricane of the year, continues to barrel toward Mexico with strong winds and the threat of storm surge. CBS News meteorologist Tony Sadiku has the latest weather forecast.
Hurricane Erick intensifies to Category 2
Hurricane Erick strengthened to a Category 2 as it neared the Mexican coast on Wednesday. CBS News meteorologist Jessica Burch has the latest.
More FEMA officials step down
Jeremy Greenberg, the head of FEMA's National Response Coordination Center, and Tony Robinson, FEMA regional administrator for several states in the Gulf and 68 federally recognized tribal nations, stepped down amid President Trump's leadership shakeups. Both moves come just weeks into hurricane season. CBS News' Nicole Sganga has the latest.
Revisiting Helene-ravaged North Carolina
President Trump said he wants to reduce state reliance on the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this year's hurricane season. With that news in mind, CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian revisited the areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene.
Tropical Storm Nestor eyes the Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nestor could strengthen into a Category 1 hurricane before it makes landfall along the Florida Panhandle. WCBS chief weathercaster Lonnie Quinn is tracking the storm.
Face the Nation, Aug. 27
This week on "Face the Nation," CBS News Chief White House Correspondent Major Garrett guest hosts the broadcast covering the latest on Hurricane Harvey and the week's foreign policy news.
Texas after Harvey
CBS News Correspondent Manuel Bojorquez shares the latest on the emergency response where Hurricane Harvey made landfall in Victoria, Texas.
Rubio: U.S.-Saudi relationship should be "completely revised" if Saudis killed missing journalist
Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Florida, joins John Dickerson to discuss Hurricane Michael as well as the disappearance of Jamal Khashoggi and its implications for the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia.
Florida residents brace for Dorian
CBS News Correspondent Mark Strassmann is in Florida where residents along the coast are bracing for Hurricane Dorian.
Face The Nation: Condoleezza Rice, Samantha Power, Jeff Berardelli
Missed the second half of the show? The latest on climate change and extreme weather.
Meteorologist discusses climate change & extreme weather
Meteorologist and CBS News climate and weather contributor Jeff Berardelli joins Margaret Brennan to discuss climate change and its link to stronger storms and hurricanes.
"Catastrophic flooding" from Harvey
Six counties have been declared disaster areas in Texas after Hurricane Harvey slammed into the state, bringing torrential rains that are expected to last for days. At least two people are confirmed dead and a quarter-million customers are without power. DeMarco Morgan reports from Dickinson, Texas, a town 30 miles east of Houston which is completely under water.
Jane Doe's attorney says "she was incapable of consent," alleges cover-up
Christa Pike critically ill, intubated after botched execution, attorneys say
More details emerge about FlyDubai co-pilot who tried to crash plane
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Trump vows Iran war to end "very quickly" as more troops head to Mideast
Judge says federal law banning noncitizen voting is unconstitutional
Professor to present findings questioning whether Epstein killed himself
Trump says Europe will release "massive amount" of diesel oil from stockpiles
Photo of Jane Doe shared in Snapchat group on night of alleged rape
