Caribbean islands double down preparations for Cat 5 Hurricane Maria
A second life-threatening Category 5 strikes just days after Irma disfigures islands of paradise. After decimating the island of Dominica, Hurricane Maria heads for other Caribbean islands—many still buried in the wreckage of Irma—wielding maximum sustained winds of...
Advanced technology pushes back against catastrophic losses during wrath of Irma
Tools developed by the Pacific Disaster Center (PDC) are helping officials from Florida and Georgia, FEMA, and responders throughout the U.S. and Caribbean make better decisions faster, resulting in fewer deaths and catastrophic losses. As Irma dissipates into a...
Disaster center still assists with natural hazards
