Hazard measures and public safety products compared

Hazard measures compared across earthquake magnitude and intensity, storm tracks and impacts, forecast probability, observations, watches, and warnings.

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Why Atlanta, Seattle and Denver frame the same national story differently

Daily news explainers in Atlanta, Seattle and Denver diverge on the same national story because ownership, wire dependence and audience habits differ.

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Chicago water main breaks and boil orders, explained for residents

A Chicago boil order follows water main breaks that cause pressure loss, and the city lifts it only after two clean rounds of bacteria samples.

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Federal vs state emergency alerts, and who sends what during a storm

Four separate systems carry storm warnings: FEMA's IPAWS pipeline, Weather Service products, phone alerts and broadcast. Each has its own trigger.

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How Houston and Miami explain flood risk before, during and after a storm

Daily news explainers on Houston and Miami flood risk use Harris County gauges, storm risk maps, Miami-Dade advisories and NWS rainfall outlooks.

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Correction and update policies at major US news outlets compared

Daily news explainers compare how the AP, the New York Times, NPR and Reuters write corrections, clarifications, updates and retractions for readers.

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Features

Why Atlanta, Seattle and Denver frame the same national story differently

Daily news explainers in Atlanta, Seattle and Denver diverge on the same national story because ownership, wire dependence and audience habits differ.

Guides

Chicago water main breaks and boil orders, explained for residents

A Chicago boil order follows water main breaks that cause pressure loss, and the city lifts it only after two clean rounds of bacteria samples.

Guides

Federal vs state emergency alerts, and who sends what during a storm

Four separate systems carry storm warnings: FEMA's IPAWS pipeline, Weather Service products, phone alerts and broadcast. Each has its own trigger.

Features

How Houston and Miami explain flood risk before, during and after a storm

Daily news explainers on Houston and Miami flood risk use Harris County gauges, storm risk maps, Miami-Dade advisories and NWS rainfall outlooks.

Reviews

Correction and update policies at major US news outlets compared

Daily news explainers compare how the AP, the New York Times, NPR and Reuters write corrections, clarifications, updates and retractions for readers.

Guides

How Phoenix and Los Angeles handle heat and water advisories

Phoenix and Los Angeles split heat and water warnings across county health, city water and utility desks, so readers must check two sources.

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Features

Why Atlanta, Seattle and Denver frame the same national story differently

Daily news explainers in Atlanta, Seattle and Denver diverge on the same national story because ownership, wire dependence and audience habits differ.

Guides

Chicago water main breaks and boil orders, explained for residents

A Chicago boil order follows water main breaks that cause pressure loss, and the city lifts it only after two clean rounds of bacteria samples.

Guides

Federal vs state emergency alerts, and who sends what during a storm

Four separate systems carry storm warnings: FEMA's IPAWS pipeline, Weather Service products, phone alerts and broadcast. Each has its own trigger.