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Explore practical information and analyses of types of disasters, related issues, affected communities, recovery strategies and how donors can help.
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Hurricanes, Typhoons and Cyclones
Hurricanes, also called typhoons or cyclones, bring a triple threat: high winds, floods and possible tornadoes. But there’s another “triple” in play: they’re getting stronger, affecting larger stretches of coastline and more Americans are moving into hurricane-prone areas.
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Artists
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Chemical Emergencies
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Children and Youth
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Climate Change
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Complex Humanitarian Emergencies
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Critical Infrastructure and Systems
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Derecho
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Disaster Phases
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Drought
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