Dating back to 1950s preparations for nuclear war and revised after the Sept. 11 attacks, the presidential directives are not shown to Congress.
Tag: Disasters and Emergencies
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When the Red River Floods, Oslo Becomes a Minnesota Island
When the Red River floods near Oslo, Minn., which happens a lot, residents are stuck within the city limits. But a truce with nature keeps the water away from their homes.
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As Climate Changes, Flood Rules Need Reform
As the climate changes, flood rules need reform to protect communities on the front lines.
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A Super Building for Fragile Times
The Oregon State Treasury is moving into a newly constructed structure designed to withstand every disaster the designers could conjure.