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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Education
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Emergency and Interim Shelter
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Emergency Response Services
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Explosions
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Extreme Heat
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Famine
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FEMA
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Floods
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Ice, Snow and Extreme Cold
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