Brock Long, the FEMA Chief, Faces Test in Back-to-Back Hurricanes

The emergency management agency is stretched by disaster response from Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, as well as fires and severe storms elsewhere in the country.

Long a Refuge for the Elderly, Florida is Now a Place of Danger

In a state where one in five residents is over 65, caring for older residents is one of the main challenges in planning for Hurricane Irma as it heads toward Florida.

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.