Focus
Natural Disasters
‘House Was Moving’: Residents Share Experiences of 3.9 Magnitude Quake
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake in the Goulburn region of New South Wales sent rumbles far and wide as houses shook.
Why You Need an Emergency Kitchen—and How to Build One
In the wake of a disaster, having a plan and these long-term basics will help keep your family well-fed.
Biden Breaks Silence on Maui Fires, Vows to Visit as Death Toll Climbs
President Joe Biden broke his silence on the deadly Maui wildfires on Aug. 15, promising that he and first lady Jill Biden would visit the site as soon as they could.
Death Toll Rising in Wake of Hawaiian Wildfires
More than 55 are dead and 1,000 missing in Hawaii’s largest natural disaster since 1960. Driven by hurricane-force winds, deadly wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui have destroyed the historic port town of Lahaina. President Joe Biden has issued a federal disaster declaration. Hawaii’s Gov. Josh Green expects the death toll to rise in the coming days and said the recovery could take years and cost billions.
