A presidentially declared disaster triggers the release of federal resources to support state and local governments in responding to and recovering from overwhelmingly destructive events. This assistance can include funding for individual... Read more »
The Hindenburg disaster refers to the catastrophic fire that destroyed the German passenger airship LZ 129 Hindenburg on May 6, 1937, in Lakehurst, New Jersey. Thirty-six passengers and crew members perished, along... Read more »
The timing of actions related to catastrophes significantly impacts outcomes. For instance, preparing for a hurricane before it makes landfall, enacting emergency procedures during the event, and implementing recovery efforts afterward each... Read more »