natural disaster
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natural disasters
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Factors and risks covered by the allowance include security measures, climate, natural disaster, isolation and other impacts on quality of life.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Urban resilience drills will be held at the same time as part of the government's efforts to prepare the entire island for a potential war or natural disaster.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
Spokane Mayor Lisa Brown called the fires “the worst natural disaster our region has faced.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
"I think from a historical standpoint, this is likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history," Washington Governor Bob Ferguson added.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
“Do you remember when we weren’t dealing with a new natural disaster every week?”
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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