Florida. Just the name conjures images of sun-drenched beaches, swaying palm trees, and vibrant orange groves. It’s a paradise, no doubt, but one that comes…
When the Casino Becomes a Lifeline: Florida Casinos Offering Shelter and Aid During Hurricanes
Florida, with its stunning coastlines and vibrant communities, is no stranger to the raw power of hurricanes. Every year, as storm season approaches, residents brace…
Flood Damage Recovery – Building Stronger Homes for Future Disasters
Floods are among the most devastating natural disasters facing American communities. They destroy homes, displace families, and leave behind massive repair costs. With climate change…
Understanding Disasters: Impacts, Preparedness, and Recovery
Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can have severe consequences on societies, economies, and environments. Just as preparedness is key to disaster management, having the right…
Top 7 Concert Tragedies Around the World in the Last Century
Concerts are all about the music and vibe. People of all ages attend concerts because they want to feel good in a safe environment. Party…
7 Deadly Mass Shooting Tragedies in the Modern History of the USA
Tragedies can occur from more directions. Some of them affect nature, such as a massive oil spill. Some others affect people. Mass shooting represents an…
Roulette of Risks: How Natural Disasters Impact Casino Hotspots in America
The glittering lights of America’s casino industry, a hallmark of entertainment and economic prosperity, illuminate more than just the night skies of cities like Las…
Rolling the Dice on Climate Change: Casinos and Their Environmental Challenges
Climate change, a global phenomenon characterized by rising temperatures, changing weather patterns, and increasing severity of natural disasters, presents an unprecedented challenge across industries worldwide.…
Railroad accidents in the United States
On February 3, 2023, a freight train carrying highly toxic chemicals from the Norfolk Southern Railway derailed on the border between Ohio and Pennsylvania, USA, near the village of East Palestine.
A saltpeter explosion at a port in Texas
It all started with the cargo steamer Grankan, which was loading at the port of Texas City. For five days, port cargo handlers filled the ship with a familiar commodity – ammonium nitrate with a total weight of 2,300 tons.