Issue Insights
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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Insurance
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InterAction
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Internally Displaced People
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Landslides
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LGBTQIA+ Communities and Disasters
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Localization
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Long-Term Recovery Groups
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Mass Shootings
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Media
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