Natural Disaster

After the LA Fires, Beauty Products Are Helping Teens Feel Confident Again

Feb 6, 2025

After the LA Fires, Beauty Products Are Helping Teens Feel Confident Again

For teenagers, beauty products often serve a bigger purpose than the thrill of copping the latest Rare Beauty launch.

I'm a Therapist Who Evacuated Due to the LA Fires — Here's How to Get Emotional Support

Jan 30, 2025

I'm a Therapist Who Evacuated Due to the LA Fires — Here's How to Get Emotional Support

In the last month, the Los Angeles wildfires have devastated entire neighborhoods and have displaced thousands of individuals and families.

Los Angeles Is My Home — and My Memories Are on Fire

Jan 10, 2025

Los Angeles Is My Home — and My Memories Are on Fire

I felt it in the air — the harsh winds strong enough to blow down an 18-wheeler in Topanga.

Preparing For an Emergency? Here's How to Pack a Go Bag For Your Family

Jan 9, 2025

Preparing For an Emergency? Here's How to Pack a Go Bag For Your Family

As wildfires rage throughout southern California, forcing mass evacuations across the state, you may be rethinking your own emergency strategy — not only how to ensure your family's safety in the event of a natural disaster, but also how to prepare for it.

When Natural Disaster Strikes, Where Do People Go For Mental Health Care?

Oct 16, 2024

When Natural Disaster Strikes, Where Do People Go For Mental Health Care?

Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida early this month as a Category 3 hurricane, wreaking havoc across the state.

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

Aug 14, 2023

Surfer Carissa Moore on the Hawaii Wildfires and How to Help: "Show That Love and Aloha"

On Thursday, as Carissa Moore was preparing for the last event of her season, the Honolulu-born surfer was also thinking about the wildfires — the deadliest in the US in over a century — sweeping through her home state of Hawaii.

The 14 Best First-Aid Kits You Can Buy Online

May 15, 2023

The 14 Best First-Aid Kits You Can Buy Online

Emergency kits are something you don't always think about until you really, really need them — which is not the time to be wishing you had one on hand.

How You Can Support Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts

Sep 19, 2022

How You Can Support Hurricane Fiona Relief Efforts

Hurricane Fiona made landfall in Puerto Rico on Sept. 18.

California Is Facing Another Wave of Devastating Wildfires — Here's How You Can Help

Aug 31, 2021

California Is Facing Another Wave of Devastating Wildfires — Here's How You Can Help

In a matter of weeks, California's wildfire season has managed to destroy nearly 580,000 acres of land, forcing thousands to evacuate as fires continue to rage throughout the state.

Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Aug 30, 2021

Here's Where You Can Donate to Help Victims of Hurricane Ida

Hurricane Ida made landfall in southeastern Louisiana on Sunday, marking the fifth strongest hurricane to ever strike the US.

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

Sep 17, 2020

NASA's Smoke-Filled Satellite Photos Show the Devastating Impact of the West Coast Wildfires

Wildfire season has ravaged the West Coast of the United States from Washington down to Southern California in the last several weeks, causing thousands to evacuate their homes and many to lose their lives.

Hurricane Laura Has Devastated Communities Along the Gulf — Here's What You Can Do to Help

Aug 29, 2020

Hurricane Laura Has Devastated Communities Along the Gulf — Here's What You Can Do to Help

One of the most powerful storms to strike the US, Hurricane Laura made landfall overnight on Wednesday and swept through Louisiana and Texas in a dangerous category four storm.