extreme weather
Hurricane forecasts in the Caribbean can save lives
Learn how NOAA and USAID help Caribbean countries prepare for and protect themselves against hurricanes and tropical storms.
Diplomat honored as Katrina hero
Robert "Bob" L. Hopkins, the third honoree of the Heroes of Diplomacy series, doesn't consider himself a hero. Those whose lives he saved beg to differ.
State Department official lauds U.S.-Caribbean preparation for disasters
Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan says U.S.-Caribbean partnership builds resilience in the face of natural disasters and other challenges.
2017’s memorable moments
Americans witnessed the spectacles of a presidential inauguration and a solar eclipse. See photos from some of the memorable events of the last year.
Satellite partnership keeps Vietnam a step ahead of floods
Vietnam and its neighbors have always been vulnerable to water disasters, but a new satellite data partnership is helping the region be ready.
Hurricane Maria in pictures
Hurricane Maria recently pummeled Puerto Rico and its Caribbean neighbors. These images capture the destruction and ongoing relief efforts in Puerto Rico.
Former presidents help in times of disaster
When a disaster like Hurricane Harvey or Irma strikes, former U.S. presidents often step up to galvanize public support for those left homeless.
U.S. aids hurricane-battered countries across Caribbean
Even while meeting the needs of hurricane victims on its own shores, the U.S. is sending experts and vital supplies to Caribbean countries.
Two hurricanes hit home for an American astronaut
Astronaut Joe Acaba, the first astronaut of Puerto Rican heritage, offered support to those affected by the hurricane that struck Puerto Rico.