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Nearly a year after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, schools are still grappling with the emotional aftermath. Sept. 27 will mark one year since Helene ripped through the area.

The recent devastating fires in Southern California have left many families grappling with fear, uncertainty, and sadness. The blaze, which has left 10 dead and many more injured so far, broke out ...

Natural disasters, while primarily seen as physical and economic calamities, can have profound and lasting impacts on mental health. These events disrupt lives, destroy communities, and create ...

"It's important to do something like this to show that, especially kids, you're not forgotten,” says Anthony Finchum disastroushistory/Tiktok When disaster strikes, the recovery process can be both ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) – It can be difficult to process the impact and devastation of the recent Texas floods, no matter the age group. But with children, a certain sensitivity is necessary when talking about ...

My family and I fled from the Marshall fire that hit our beloved Colorado neighborhood with warp speed. One minute we were playing board games in our basement, the next we were driving through thick ...

Weather Q&A: Talking to kids about natural disasters News Jul 14, 2025 / 06:37 PM CDT KXAN Meteorologist Kristen Currie speaks with Dr. Lori Peek, a professor of sociology at the University of ...