Consistency was key in Utah’s return to the top of the Best States rankings for 2024. Elliott Davis Jr. and Julia HainesMay 7, 2024 Why Florida Is No. 1 in Education Gov. Ron DeSantis and his state are no stranger to controversy in the areas of education and the economy....
Nearly 40% of respondents returned to their homes within a week, about 12% were evacuated for more than six months and 16% had not returned home (and may never return). Louisina and Florida suffered the greatest impact — with 12.8% (368,529) people displaced in Louisina and ...
Recent research indicates that evacuation is stressful for families and is associated with psychological distress. Yet, little is known about the potential impact of evacuation stressors on child health. After Hurricane Irma, which led to a mass evacuation in Florida, we examined...
Second, consider the case of Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall in the Big Bend Region of Florida in late September 2023. Initial catastrophe model estimates suggested insured losses of $2.5 to 5 billion (https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2023/09/05/738970.htm). The initial ...
Immigrant communities face growing threats from the escalating frequency and severity of disasters along the coast. Historically drawn to coastal states such as California, Texas, New York, New Jersey, and Florida [14,15,16,17] by economic opportunities, social networks, transportation access, and ...
Nearly 40% of respondents returned to their homes within a week, about 12% were evacuated for more than six months and 16% had not returned home (and may never return). Louisina and Florida suffered the greatest impact — with 12.8% (368,529) people displaced in Louisina a...
Researchers examined four counties in the Florida Panhandle: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Walton. The group mapped the area using amathematical modelto maximize accessibility and minimizetravel timeto determine the best location for field hospitals when ICU facilities are overburdened. ...
When oils released by decaying vegetation drift into the pooled water of the Sunshine State's wetlands, a rainbow-colored phenomenon decorates the scenery:Florida's colorful swamp. The spots of oil slick reflect sunlight into trees and bushes, making them look multihued and vibrant. The natural...
Florida's colorful swamp Kate Scott // Shutterstock Florida's colorful swamp When oils released by decaying vegetation drift into the pooled water of the Sunshine State's wetlands, a rainbow-colored phenomenon decorates the scenery:Florida's colorful swamp. The spots of oil slick reflect sunlight...
According to the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Texas leads the nation in total cumulative costs—about $402 billion from disasters between 1980 and 2023. Florida comes in second, with approximately $389 billion, primarily from hurricanes. Louisiana is the third at rough...