Data driven analysis of federal, state and local disaster policies and programs.

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Presidential Disaster Declarations under the 2nd Trump Administration

Analyzing FEMA disaster declaration activities under the 2nd Trump Administration and comparing them to previous administrations.

Published February 2026

SBA Disaster Loans

Examining SBA disaster loan approvals, verified losses, and geographic patterns across fiscal years 2000–2022.

Published March 2026

Manufactured Housing in the U.S.

Exploring where manufactured homes are located, how the industry has changed, and why this housing type matters for disaster resilience.

Published February 2026

Hurricane Harvey Recovery Funding since August 2017

Tracing the full spectrum of Hurricane Harvey recovery funding—federal, state, private insurance, charitable, and household sources.

Published March 2026

Disaster Risk Explorer: Expected Annual Loss by U.S. County

Interactive dashboard exploring natural hazard risk and social vulnerability across non-metropolitan U.S. counties.

Published March 2026