A new home for the Billion Dollar Disasters database

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It’s no secret that severe weather is becoming more frequent and more expensive across the United States. This year was no exception. Between January and June, the country experienced 14 separate weather disasters worth $1 billion. Billion-dollar disasters in the first half of 2025 The total cost of these disasters amounts to … Read more

Billion-dollar disasters database ceases operations

Austin (KXAN) – As temperatures continue to rise in our warm climate, the United States faces more extreme air events. These weather disasters have become more intense, unfortunately, more frequent. Until June 2025, according to Gallagher Re, eight of the best 10 billion dollars occurred in the United States. Best 2 is a Palisades fire … Read more

Talking to kids about natural disasters in aftermath of Texas floods

Austin – it may be difficult to address the effect and destruction of the recent Texas floods, regardless of the age group. But with children, a certain sensitivity is necessary when talking about such tragedies. Dr. Lauri Beck, Professor of Sociology at the University of Colorado in Buldar and director of the Natural Risk Center, … Read more

Colorado Pet Pantry, American Red Cross partner on Pet Comfort Kits for disasters

Denver (KDVR) – When a house fire or another disaster occurs, the American Red Cross responds with the help of people who were forced to leave their homes. But what about their pets? Provides a new animal partnership as well. Luisville Memorial Monument dedicated to more than 1 thousand pets killed in the Marshall fire … Read more