Disasters and Emergencies – Page 6

How Two Planes Nearly Collided in Austin, Almost Killing 131 People

Two planes were moments from colliding in Texas, a harrowing example of the country’s fraying air safety system, a New York Times investigation found.

By Sydney Ember and Emily Steel

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Wildfires: How to Travel Safely as the Climate Changes

Climate change has made wildfires a year-round threat to travelers. Here’s how to minimize your risk, and what to do if you’re in the path of a fire.

By Megan McCrea

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U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023

The United States has been hit by 23 large-scale disasters so far this year, and hurricane season is far from over.

By Christopher Flavelle

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Idalia Could Become Another Multibillion-Dollar Superstorm

The Category 3 hurricane could expose insurers and their customers to huge losses across a wide stretch of Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler Michael J.

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