The Asheville Police Department is now the first in the nation to receive a first-of-its-kind FAA waiver for drone operations ...

Americans are likely to continue moving to areas with risky climates, even as other places are abandoned, and more resilient ...

In North Carolina, FEMA seemed completely incapable of dealing with the unique and dangerous mountainous terrain that many ...

"Using our tax dollars to weaken codes and regulations seems foolish, doesn’t it? If we don’t fix this, Mother Nature and the insurance industry will do it for us!" ...

Flood ordinance updates keep the city in compliance with insurance guidelines and staff revisions to the housing plan keep zoning as is in legacy neighborhoods.

As communities began cleanup efforts in the area, many expressed concerns that the debris left behind was producing a foul odor and speculated that it was contaminated with chemicals and other ...

Night - Scattered showers with a 85% chance of precipitation. Winds SSE at 6 mph (9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 49 °F (9.4 °C). Rain with a high of 65 °F (18.3 °C) and a 85% chance of ...

Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.

A financial adviser who knows all about surviving natural disasters recommends ways to mitigate long-term damage to your ...

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Months of neglect from federal officials threatened to combine the worst elements of two recent major disasters. Fortunately, ...

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