Breaking the Climate Disaster Cycle
Scholar proposes new strategies for disaster law that focus on proactivity.
Improving Disaster Relief
Scholars discuss reforming federal disaster preparedness, response, and recovery.
Building Disaster Resilience in Rural Communities
Report outlines why rural communities susceptible to natural disasters need more federal resources.
Playing the Long Game Against Flood Risk
Federal regulators must strengthen flood risk disclosure and create policies to confront climate change.
Relieving the Grieving
President Trump should allow the federal government to help Americans facing the funeral costs of COVID-19 victims.
COVID-19 and the Defense Production Act
A 70-year old law could help in the battle against the coronavirus outbreak.
Inequalities in Natural Disaster Regulation
Certain communities may face disproportionate harms in the wake of natural disasters.
New Climate Resilience Report Emphasizes Cross-Sector Collaboration
The Obama Administration releases report on opportunities to enhance nation’s climate resilience.
Lessons Learned from Katrina and Sandy
Disaster relief agency shows progress over past decade, but challenges remain.
Evaluating Disaster Relief
Government report recommends “federal mechanism” to increase oversight of the Red Cross.
Audit Says FEMA Still Not Ready to Deliver Supplies During Emergencies
FEMA’s supply chain system might not aid disaster victims effectively, report says.
Penn Seminar Explores New Responses to Flood Risks
Experts ask if super-storms require new approaches to risk regulation, insurance, and disaster management.