Teams of volunteers affiliated with Baptist churches mobilize to provide aid in the wake of crises such as hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, and other natural or human-caused calamities. This assistance can encompass a... Read more »
The catastrophic eruption of Mount Vesuvius that engulfed the Roman cities of Pompeii and Herculaneum occurred in 79 CE. Archaeological evidence points to the event taking place specifically in the autumn, likely... Read more »
A collection of essential supplies specifically assembled to sustain individuals and families for a minimum of 72 hours following a natural disaster or emergency, such as an earthquake, hurricane, or flood, is... Read more »
Visual documentation of the Space Shuttle Challengers destruction on January 28, 1986, encompasses images captured from various sources, including ground-based cameras, airborne tracking aircraft, and personal recordings. These images range from wide... Read more »
The retail giant’s philanthropic arm provides aid in the wake of emergencies, offering product donations, financial assistance, and logistical support to affected communities and organizations involved in rescue and recovery efforts. A... Read more »
Michigan, while not prone to large-scale catastrophes like hurricanes or earthquakes, experiences a range of severe weather events. These include floods, tornadoes, blizzards, severe thunderstorms, and wildfires. Ice storms and extreme temperature... Read more »
The 1977 collapse of a portion of the Baltimore, Maryland, bridge spanning the Patapsco River resulted in the deaths of several commuters and injuries to many others. This catastrophic event, occurring during... Read more »
The Texas Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) provides short-term food benefits to eligible low-income households affected by a federally declared disaster. This assistance is for individuals and families who do not... Read more »
The initial season of this documentary series examined a variety of historical catastrophes, analyzing the chain of events that led to each incident. Examples include engineering failures, natural disasters, and acts of... Read more »
Catastrophic aviation accidents, often involving significant loss of life and capturing widespread public attention, have unfortunately punctuated the history of flight. These events range from mid-air collisions and in-flight structural failures to... Read more »