disasters
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Under George W. Bush, DHS underwent a reorganization to more effectively combat terrorism and respond to disasters like Hurricane Katrina.
From Salon ● Oct. 26, 2026
Nearly a decade later, California Strong is still going strong, providing more than $3.7 million in financial relief to families affected by disasters across the state, most recently the Altadena and Palisades fires last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 23, 2026
Defence Secretary Wes Streeting has made headlines in today's papers after launching a national campaign on public preparedness for disruption caused by natural disasters and cyber attacks.
From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026
But since it became operational, critics have faulted both meager pledges from rich nations -- $822 million to date -- and a disbursement cycle disconnected from climate disasters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
If these climatic and geological disasters occurred throughout the Norte Chico, they could have brought to an end the civilization that began in the area two millennia before.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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