Natural Disasters
FEMA Closes Due To Weather, NYC Buildings Department Preventing People From Returning Home
They're from the government and they're here to help
After Sandy, FEMA Fails and Volunteers Step In
Left to their own devices, residents clean-up and protect what's left
Looting Widely Reported in Regions Affected by Sandy
Something else Chris Matthews may be happy about
Future Storms Like Superstorm Sandy Could Bankrupt States
Some state governments are so far into the insurance business that they could be bankrupted by storm claims
In Sandy's Aftermath, New Yorkers Innovate To Make a Buck
Keep the regulators out of the way and human spirit triumphs
Men Arrested for "Hoarding" Gasoline
Otherwise known as buying a couple of gallons for your friends
Mississippi Gets $28 Million from FEMA for Hurricane Isaac
Anybody remember that one? It was two months ago.
Days After Election Could be Filled With Lawsuits
Disputes in swing states and the effects of superstorm Sandy could lead to suits being filed
Life without FEMA?
Elaborate networks of for-profit and nonprofit entities would plan ahead, mitigate damage, and provide assistance.
Search for HMS Bounty Captain Suspended
Coast Guard will investigate circumstances of its sinking
Victoria's Secret Bailed Out New York National Guard
Fashion show producers loaned generators and equipment, but nothing frilly
NYC Marathon Canceled in Sandy's Wake
Seemed an inappropriate time to devote resources to the event
After Bridgeport Residents Egg Utility Workers, Company Pulls Its Crews
It's gonna be dark and cold, dummies
Death Toll and Anger Rising After Sandy
Some outraged over Bloomberg's decision to allow the New York marathon to go ahead
Absentee Ballot Deadlines Extended in New York
Assuming people can still find their absentee ballots
New Jersey To Be Without Power for 7-10 Days
Electric transmission system and switching stations badly damaged
Janet Napolitano Uses Sandy to Stoke Fears of Cyberattack
What would DHS do if they weren't encouraging people to be in constant fear?
Food Shortages Feared in Haiti
Cholera also a concern in wake of Sandy's destruction
Obama, Christie Go on Disaster Tour Together
Dear media: "Bipartisan" and "non-political" are not synonyms.
New York Wants Feds To Fully Cover Sandy Costs
Why shouldn't taxpayers in Nevada pick up the tab?
Organization Close to Assad Says Iran to Be Thanked for Sandy
Says the superstorm was developed by advanced Iranian technology
Sandy Gives Obama Commander-in-Chief Moment
President has been receiving praise from political opponents