When Hurricane Dorian slammed into the shores of the Bahamian islands in 2019, it took many things away from people who lived there. It destroyed houses, businesses and material things but even more...
In November of last year, two powerful typhoons struck the Philippines, leading to loss of life, injuries and homes and businesses Super Typhoon Goni hit the country on November 1, followed by...
“It was scary, and you can’t even imagine how bad it was. Everything was gone, everything was gone.” Life-long resident of the island of Abaco in The Bahamas, Naydene Curry, says that experiencing...
Life-long resident of the island of Abaco in the Bahamas, Loretta Boodle had started her own small take-away restaurant right outside of her home. She was up and running for about two and a half...
Iota is now a Category 5 hurricane predicted to make a catastrophic landfall in northeastern Nicaragua tonight, following in the footsteps of Hurricane Eta, which devastated countries in Central...
On November 1, the world’s strongest typhoon of the year, Super Typhoon Goni, made landfall in the Philippines. One week later, Typhoon Vamco struck. The typhoons have caused loss of life, injuries...
Panama/Geneva, 3 November 2020 — Powerful Hurricane Eta crawls toward Nicaragua, bringing with it severe winds, heavy rains and the threat of flash floods. Hurricane Eta was elevated to a category...
Turkey’s high vulnerability to earthquakes is significantly compounded by socio-economic factors. Following two devastating earthquakes in 1999, the Turkish Red Crescent Society (TRCS), American Red...
Written by: Holly Baker, American Red Cross delegate in The Bahamas Surrounded by water, not a drop to drink When Hurricane Dorian passed through The Bahamas in September 2019, the islands of Abaco...
The beautiful and unique geography of the islands of The Bahamas make it a favorite destination for tourists and adventure-seekers alike and a core part of the Bahamian landscape is welcoming...