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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hurricanes, tornadoes and other extreme weather do not distinguish between urban and rural boundaries. But when a disaster strikes, there are big differences in how well people are able to respond and ...

Not all communities face disasters equally. Some are hit harder, recover slower, or are more vulnerable from the start. FEMA's Risk Map ranks every county and Census tract in the U.S. based on three ...

That’s a big consideration when thinking about the best place to live. By Vince Dixon As natural disasters grow stronger and more frequent, data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows that ...

The first warning of impending disaster some Texas Hill Country residents received came in the form of rushing water, strange noises from passing debris and the screams of victims swept down a raging ...

A history of the National Guard published by the Pentagon in 2001 describes the 1990s as a turning point for the service, ...

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.

A new survey suggests that some Americans are not prepared for a natural disaster even for the one that scares them the most.