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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Resilience
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Rural Populations
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Technology
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The National Disaster Recovery Framework
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The Stafford Act
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Tornadoes
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Transportation
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UN IASC Cluster Approach
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Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH)
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