DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – How do you explain a natural disaster to a child? The tragic flooding in Texas’s Hill Country – which on the morning of Wednesday, July 9, has 100 confirmed dead and over 160 ...

The 2025 Los Angeles wildfires reduced more than 15,000 structures to ash in a matter of days. Among the devastation were 11 public and private schools and 30 child care facilities. In all, the fires ...

Jeffrey Upperman, MD, surgeon-in-chief at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt, talks about why the U.S. needs a coordinated initiative to emphasize the impact of disasters on children ...

With wildfires, hurricanes, and severe weather frequently making the news, our hearts go out to the communities affected as they not only contend with the initial crisis but also face a long-term ...

Professor SAKURAI Aiko of the Graduate School of International Cooperation Studies has a unique background, pursuing a career in international cooperation before expanding her research to include ...

Hannah Hedrick, 17, wrote a children's book inspired by her experience in the Thomas Fire and debris flow to help other kids impacted by natural disasters. Credit: Rebecca Caraway / Noozhawk photo ...

Natural disasters are on the rise in the United States, and it’s important to be prepared. Read on to learn how to build a comprehensive emergency kit, create an effective disaster plan, and stay ...

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