A Disaster Artist Awards Retrospective | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

A Disaster Artist Awards Retrospective

This specific accolade recognizes achievements related to the 2017 film, a biographical comedy-drama about the making of the 2003 cult classic “The Room,” often dubbed “the worst movie ever made.” Recognition can... Read more »
Understanding Human-Caused Disasters: A Definition | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Understanding Human-Caused Disasters: A Definition

A calamity stemming from human actions or inactions, rather than natural forces, constitutes a significant disruption to societal function, infrastructure, or overall well-being. Such events can range from technological accidents and warfare... Read more »
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Disaster Tax Distribution Guide & Rules | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Disaster Tax Distribution Guide & Rules

Withdrawals from retirement accounts, like 401(k)s or IRAs, undertaken in the wake of a federally declared disaster are often subject to special tax rules. These withdrawals, typically made to cover expenses related... Read more »
Surviving Gerudo Canyon Disasters in TOTK | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Surviving Gerudo Canyon Disasters in TOTK

Within the Gerudo Canyon region of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, players may encounter various challenging situations, from environmental hazards like extreme temperatures and sandstorms to encounters with hostile... Read more »
COVID-19: A Disaster's Uneven Impact | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

COVID-19: A Disaster's Uneven Impact

The pandemic’s uneven impact globally and within specific populations raises questions about equitable resource allocation and societal vulnerability. For instance, disparities in healthcare access, socioeconomic status, and pre-existing health conditions contributed to... Read more »
Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Upper Big Branch Mine Disaster: A Tragedy's Legacy

The April 5, 2010, explosion at a coal mine in Raleigh County, West Virginia, claimed the lives of twenty-nine miners. The incident, investigated by multiple agencies, highlighted critical safety deficiencies within the... Read more »
Airline Disaster Cast: True Stories & Dramas | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Airline Disaster Cast: True Stories & Dramas

The ensemble of individuals involved in a fictionalized account of an aviation accident, encompassing actors portraying pilots, crew members, passengers, and often investigators or journalists, forms the core of such a production.... Read more »
1993 Big Bayou Canot Train Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

1993 Big Bayou Canot Train Disaster: Tragedy & Legacy

The catastrophic derailment of Amtrak’s Sunset Limited on October 9, 1993, at Big Bayou Canot near Mobile, Alabama, resulted in 47 fatalities and 103 injuries. A barge towboat, lost in dense fog,... Read more »
Understanding Geo Disasters: A Preparedness Guide | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Understanding Geo Disasters: A Preparedness Guide

Earth-related hazards encompass a wide range of naturally occurring events with the potential to cause significant damage and disruption. These events, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, landslides, tsunamis, and sinkholes, arise from... Read more »
Hindenburg Disaster in Color: Rare Photos & Footage | Disaster Information Hub – Latest Natural Disaster News & Emergency Resources

Hindenburg Disaster in Color: Rare Photos & Footage

The 1937 Hindenburg disaster, a pivotal moment in aviation history, is often recalled in monochrome. However, colorized footage and photographs offer a new perspective on the event, revealing details previously obscured by... Read more »