West Bengal Chief Minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee visited people injured in a storm, at a hospital in Jalpaiguri district, on March 31, 2024. | Photo Credit: PTI A political storm has erupted over the tornado at Jalpaiguri and other districts of north Bengal with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and leaders of the Bharatiya … Read more
Jan. 11, 2022 — A couple of days shy of New Year’s Day, residents in the suburbs of Boulder, CO, met a shocking site: a massive wildfire, something practically unheard of in the past. Fire season used to be an actual season, but with climate change, no more. It’s a year-round occurrence. Ultimately, about 600 … Read more
SOURCES: Meaghan Enright, executive director, Love City Strong Inc., St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands. Nigel Holderby, director, disaster public affairs, American Red Cross, Springfield, MO. American Red Cross: “Disaster Preparedness Plan,” “How to Use the American Red Cross Family Disaster Plan PDF Template,” “Mobile Apps.” Michael R. Hart, spokesperson, Federal Emergency Management Agency. Ready.gov: “Build … Read more