North Carolina, Still Reeling From Hurricane Matthew, Stares at Irma

Hurricane Matthew devastated rural parts of the state last October. Many people are still displaced, and now they have a new storm to worry about.

What They Saved: Texans Reflect on Treasures Plucked From Harvey

By MANNY FERNANDEZ September 5, 2017 HOUSTON — The floodwaters here ruined floors, walls, carpets, furniture, appliances and so much more. And yet the damage caused by Harvey was not total. The towers of debris cluttering the curbs of Houston are a...

In Houston, a Terrifying Real-Life Lesson for Disaster-Prone Cities

By ADAM NAGOURNEY and JESS BIDGOOD September 5, 2017 LOS ANGELES — Cities across the country that live with the threat of disaster — from earthquakes in San Francisco to hurricanes in Miami — are anxiously watching the catastrophe...