Estimated 2.5 million people displaced by tornadoes, wildfires and other disasters in 2023 tell a story of recovery in America and who is vulnerable
- Written by Tricia Wachtendorf, Professor of Sociology and Director, Disaster Research Center, University of Delaware
Recovering after tornadoes, particularly in small towns, has many challenges. AP Photo/Julio CortezPeople often think of disasters as great equalizers. After all, a hurricane, tornado or wildfire doesn’t discriminate against those in its path. But the consequences for those impacted are not “one-size-fits-all.”
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