"We're not equating climate change to disasters; instead, what we recognize is that climate change is a natural hazard ...

The Philippines is recovering from the devastation caused by Typhoon Kalmaegi, which left more than 100 people dead and many ...

For many people living across various regions of the world, the fear of natural disasters has reached levels that far exceed ...

Tornadoes are officially the scariest natural disaster, according to new research. A survey of 2,500 Americans split evenly by U.S. region found that regardless of where they live, the threat of a ...

An Indiana University professor has joined a national team of researchers that aims to track what are called "cascading ...

Tracy J. Wholf is a senior coordinating producer of climate and environmental coverage for CBS News and Stations, based in New York. The Los Angeles wildfires and severe spring thunderstorms are just ...

The number of people reported missing after natural disasters often starts out shockingly high. But as communication systems are restored and records reconciled, those numbers typically drop ...

Although nine in 10 Americans believe it’s important to be prepared for the worst in the event of a natural disaster — less than half actually have a preparedness plan in place, according to a new ...

By investing in business resiliency and disaster preparedness, companies can begin to limit the extent of the financial ...

More than 4 in 10 Americans have been victimized by a natural disaster, a stressful scenario that can take time to process. Tax-related responsibilities add to the burden, but filing relief can help.