Climate change has and continues to do a lot of damage to our world, most notably in the form of natural disasters.
“We’ve seen recent catastrophic events driven by climate change, which threatens more extreme events like increased floods, sea level rise and intensifying droughts and wildfire,” said Jeremy M. Edwards, a former spokesperson for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
In July 2025 alone, the U.S. saw deadly floods in Texas and tsunami warnings in Hawaii and states along the West Coast, supporting Edwards’ belief that the greatest natural threat we may face is flooding.
“Flooding remains the country’s number one disaster and can potentially affect everyone and every property,” he said. “Whenever it can rain, it can flood, so communities, families and businesses must be prepared before disasters strike.”
Lis Mullin Bernhardt, an international development and environment professional for the United Nations, agreed that the sudden and indiscriminate nature of floods make it all the more imperative for you to prepare yourself and know what to do in the event one occurs in your area.
