Mary Angelica
@maryangelica.bsky.social
📊 Political Science | 🌪️ Natural Hazards
Research Associate, Natural Hazards Center:
https://hazards.colorado.edu/
SVI Scoping Review: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06378-z
🧶 Knitting | 🎮 Gaming | 👥 Community Building
Research Associate, Natural Hazards Center:
https://hazards.colorado.edu/
SVI Scoping Review: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11069-023-06378-z
🧶 Knitting | 🎮 Gaming | 👥 Community Building
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2025 State of Disaster Philanthropy https://ow.ly/uKXA50XzNF9
December 1, 2025 at 7:00 PM
2025 State of Disaster Philanthropy https://ow.ly/uKXA50XzNF9
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Is your vehicle ready for the winter? Watch this brief video to know what needs to be in your emergency kit and how to winterize your vehicle. For more winter weather safety tips visit weather.gov/safety.
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Is your vehicle ready for the winter? Watch this brief video to know what needs to be in your emergency kit and how to winterize your vehicle. For more winter weather safety tips visit weather.gov/safety.
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The Enabling Program was a critical step in my development as a disaster scientist. It will soon be accepting applications for the 6th cohort. If you are a junior faculty member who does research on disasters and climate extremes, I strongly recommend applying: hazards.colorado.edu/resources/ns...
Natural Hazards Center
hazards.colorado.edu
November 25, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The Enabling Program was a critical step in my development as a disaster scientist. It will soon be accepting applications for the 6th cohort. If you are a junior faculty member who does research on disasters and climate extremes, I strongly recommend applying: hazards.colorado.edu/resources/ns...
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Hello #rstats! 👋 Do you have an #rstats package or skill or strategy you love and would be willing to share with the @rladies.org community? We are looking 👀 for a couple more speakers 🔊 for the 2025–2026 R-Ladies St. Louis season. Reply here and we will contact you to find a date! 💜 💜 💜
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Hello #rstats! 👋 Do you have an #rstats package or skill or strategy you love and would be willing to share with the @rladies.org community? We are looking 👀 for a couple more speakers 🔊 for the 2025–2026 R-Ladies St. Louis season. Reply here and we will contact you to find a date! 💜 💜 💜
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In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
November 11, 2025 at 1:50 AM
In the century leading up to 1975, nearly 6000 freighters went down in the Great Lakes.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
The Edmund Fitzgerald was the last.
The last. In 50 years, not a single commercial freighter has been lost in the Great Lakes.
Why?
It's NOAA. Of course it's NOAA.
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We're excited to open our special call for the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program. We're seeking proposals for novel research to advance our understanding the complex threats to human health posed by extreme weather. Click to learn more: bit.ly/3WWSFnL
October 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
We're excited to open our special call for the Health and Extreme Weather Research Award Program. We're seeking proposals for novel research to advance our understanding the complex threats to human health posed by extreme weather. Click to learn more: bit.ly/3WWSFnL
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September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is Preparedness Starts at Home, so be ready by:
✅ Making a family emergency plan
✅ Building an emergency supply kit
✅ Setting up multiple ways to receive warnings
Learn more about how to prepare at weather.gov/safety
✅ Making a family emergency plan
✅ Building an emergency supply kit
✅ Setting up multiple ways to receive warnings
Learn more about how to prepare at weather.gov/safety
September 5, 2025 at 9:08 PM
September is National Preparedness Month. This year’s theme is Preparedness Starts at Home, so be ready by:
✅ Making a family emergency plan
✅ Building an emergency supply kit
✅ Setting up multiple ways to receive warnings
Learn more about how to prepare at weather.gov/safety
✅ Making a family emergency plan
✅ Building an emergency supply kit
✅ Setting up multiple ways to receive warnings
Learn more about how to prepare at weather.gov/safety
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Reminder: "a customer" is an account. So a family of 5 would only be one customer. We don't know how many people are currently without power in Puerto Rico and the USVI.
LATEST: Nearly 155,000 utility customers are without power in Puerto Rico as Category 3 Hurricane Erin batters the Caribbean, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Thousands without power in Puerto Rico as Hurricane Erin pummels region
The storm will remain a major hurricane through the middle of the week, according to the National Hurricane Center.
nbcnews.to
August 18, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Reminder: "a customer" is an account. So a family of 5 would only be one customer. We don't know how many people are currently without power in Puerto Rico and the USVI.
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The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for St. Louis residents affected by the May 16 disasters has been extended to August 26.
Start your application today by calling 1-800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, or online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Start your application today by calling 1-800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, or online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
August 7, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance for St. Louis residents affected by the May 16 disasters has been extended to August 26.
Start your application today by calling 1-800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, or online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
Start your application today by calling 1-800-621-3362, visiting a Disaster Recovery Center, or online at DisasterAssistance.gov.
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"We have to be careful that we don't continue to underestimate ourselves and the communities we work with."
Fernando Rivera shares an enduring lesson learned from years of hazards and disaster research during our first Workshop plenary: "Looking Back—Disasters as Turning Points." #hazws2025
Fernando Rivera shares an enduring lesson learned from years of hazards and disaster research during our first Workshop plenary: "Looking Back—Disasters as Turning Points." #hazws2025
July 14, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"We have to be careful that we don't continue to underestimate ourselves and the communities we work with."
Fernando Rivera shares an enduring lesson learned from years of hazards and disaster research during our first Workshop plenary: "Looking Back—Disasters as Turning Points." #hazws2025
Fernando Rivera shares an enduring lesson learned from years of hazards and disaster research during our first Workshop plenary: "Looking Back—Disasters as Turning Points." #hazws2025
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The Public Health Disaster Research Award Program funds, trains, mentors, and connects researchers, students, and practitioners in historically underserved areas with high natural hazard risk. This recent paper examines the program's impact since its establishment in 2020: bit.ly/4jVGhgT
June 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
The Public Health Disaster Research Award Program funds, trains, mentors, and connects researchers, students, and practitioners in historically underserved areas with high natural hazard risk. This recent paper examines the program's impact since its establishment in 2020: bit.ly/4jVGhgT
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The Disaster Dash at the Natural Hazards Workshop gets people moving to celebrate the legacy of Bill Anderson and raise funds to support up-and-coming leaders in the hazards and disaster field. For #WorkshopWednesdays, we want to see photos of you breaking a sweat and crossing the finish line!
May 28, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The Disaster Dash at the Natural Hazards Workshop gets people moving to celebrate the legacy of Bill Anderson and raise funds to support up-and-coming leaders in the hazards and disaster field. For #WorkshopWednesdays, we want to see photos of you breaking a sweat and crossing the finish line!
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Communities like mine will bear the brunt of Trump dismantling FEMA and the EPA - MSNBC www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
Opinion | St. Louis joins a list of places waiting for Donald Trump’s FEMA
It's not yet hurricane season, and we already see Trump's disinterest in disaster response.
www.msnbc.com
May 23, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Communities like mine will bear the brunt of Trump dismantling FEMA and the EPA - MSNBC www.msnbc.com/opinion/msnb...
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Our hearts are with Kentucky, Missouri, and communities across the U.S. who are mourning after deadly tornado outbreaks this week. 2025 is set to be one of the most active tornado seasons on record. Now, more than ever, there's an urgent need for research to address tornado risk: bit.ly/4l9EeYs
Tornadoes—Resources, Reports, and Guidance for Researchers and Their Partners
In response to an outbreak of devastating tornadoes across the Midwest and Southeast U.S. earlier this month, the Natural Hazards Center compiled research reports with lessons learned from past tornad...
bit.ly
May 21, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Our hearts are with Kentucky, Missouri, and communities across the U.S. who are mourning after deadly tornado outbreaks this week. 2025 is set to be one of the most active tornado seasons on record. Now, more than ever, there's an urgent need for research to address tornado risk: bit.ly/4l9EeYs
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NEW: Sirens Failed. FEMA Didn’t Show Up. Now Black St. Louis Recovers from Deadly Tornadoes Alone.
Just weeks before, Trump slashed nearly $1B in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
capitalbnews.org/st-louis-tor...
Just weeks before, Trump slashed nearly $1B in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
capitalbnews.org/st-louis-tor...
Sirens Failed. FEMA Didn't Show Up. Now Black St. Louis Recovers from Deadly Tornadoes Alone.
Just weeks before, Trump slashed nearly $1B in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
capitalbnews.org
May 20, 2025 at 8:43 PM
NEW: Sirens Failed. FEMA Didn’t Show Up. Now Black St. Louis Recovers from Deadly Tornadoes Alone.
Just weeks before, Trump slashed nearly $1B in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
capitalbnews.org/st-louis-tor...
Just weeks before, Trump slashed nearly $1B in disaster aid meant for Black and low-income neighborhoods.
capitalbnews.org/st-louis-tor...
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One of the largest metropolitan cities is having to beg for donations because FEMA is non-existent, thanks to Trump who's busy golfing today.
Hurricane season starts next week.
Hurricane season starts next week.
$1 billion in storm damage; financial donations 'badly needed,' St. Louis mayor says
St. Louisans, particularly in north city, were facing the daunting task of recovery from the storm's devastation, many without power and few resources.
www.ksdk.com
May 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
One of the largest metropolitan cities is having to beg for donations because FEMA is non-existent, thanks to Trump who's busy golfing today.
Hurricane season starts next week.
Hurricane season starts next week.
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The Feds still haven’t shown up in St. Louis. The American Red Cross opened three shelters at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd.; Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive; and the 12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd. #StLouis
May 19, 2025 at 12:28 PM
The Feds still haven’t shown up in St. Louis. The American Red Cross opened three shelters at Grace United Methodist Church, 6199 Waterman Blvd.; Friendly Temple Outreach Center, 6356 Dr. Martin Luther King Drive; and the 12th & Park Recreation Center, 1410 S. Tucker Blvd. #StLouis
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Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
By @rhersher.bsky.social
By @rhersher.bsky.social
Where does your weather forecast come from?
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
www.npr.org
May 19, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Whether you get your forecast from an app on your phone, a website or a meteorologist on TV, most of the underlying information comes from the federal government.
By @rhersher.bsky.social
By @rhersher.bsky.social
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Absolutely stunning must-read story: Hurricane Helene’s Unheard Warnings @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
Helene’s Unheard Warnings
As Hurricane Helene barreled toward Yancey County in North Carolina, communities along the Cane River in the Black Mountains were particularly vulnerable. But there were no evacuation orders, and few ...
www.propublica.org
May 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
Absolutely stunning must-read story: Hurricane Helene’s Unheard Warnings @jenniferberryhawes.bsky.social
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“We must not forget what the “S” in NWS stands for - Service. Whether you are in a rural community or a big city, their service is unwavering when they have the appropriate resources.
No your app can’t replace them. Your app depends on their service too.”
— @drshepherd2013.bsky.social
No your app can’t replace them. Your app depends on their service too.”
— @drshepherd2013.bsky.social
St. Louis Tornadoes Highlight Weather Service’s Life-Saving Mission
Tornadoes striking densely-populated St. Louis is a reminder of why the National Weather Service is so vital even as they struggle with understaffed offices.
www.forbes.com
May 18, 2025 at 12:29 PM
“We must not forget what the “S” in NWS stands for - Service. Whether you are in a rural community or a big city, their service is unwavering when they have the appropriate resources.
No your app can’t replace them. Your app depends on their service too.”
— @drshepherd2013.bsky.social
No your app can’t replace them. Your app depends on their service too.”
— @drshepherd2013.bsky.social
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The St. Louis Tornado of 1896 still ranks as the 3rd deadliest tornado in U.S. history. My breakdown of this week's tornado in St. Louis and how it compares to that one. And why such a difference in fatality numbers. Hint: Thank you NWS.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
How The 2025 St. Louis Tornado Compares To A Historic One In 1896
An EF3 tornado was on the ground in St. Louis for at least 8 miles with a path up to a mile wide. How does it compare to the Great Tornado of 1896?
www.forbes.com
May 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
The St. Louis Tornado of 1896 still ranks as the 3rd deadliest tornado in U.S. history. My breakdown of this week's tornado in St. Louis and how it compares to that one. And why such a difference in fatality numbers. Hint: Thank you NWS.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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UPDATE: More than 5,000 homes were impacted, and 38 people were injured after an EF3 tornado tore across St. Louis. via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
‘I just fell to my knees and cried’: St. Louisans face devastating damage after tornado that killed 5
More than 5,000 homes were impacted, and 38 people were injured after an EF3 tornado tore across St. Louis.
www.stlpr.org
May 18, 2025 at 2:37 PM
UPDATE: More than 5,000 homes were impacted, and 38 people were injured after an EF3 tornado tore across St. Louis. via @stlpublicradio.bsky.social
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My Friday evening thoughts on why the National Weather Service is so vital. Tornadoes struck St. Louis today. Imagine that scenario without NWS radars, models, and warnings. I think my last sentence of this article says it all.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
St. Louis Tornadoes Highlight Weather Service’s Life-Saving Mission
Tornadoes striking densely-populated St. Louis is a reminder of why the National Weather Service is so vital even as they struggle with understaffed offices.
www.forbes.com
May 16, 2025 at 11:40 PM
My Friday evening thoughts on why the National Weather Service is so vital. Tornadoes struck St. Louis today. Imagine that scenario without NWS radars, models, and warnings. I think my last sentence of this article says it all.
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
www.forbes.com/sites/marsha...
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Looks like the tornado and/or parent circulation passed across the dense near-NW parts of St. Louis. Lots of tree and roof damage evident, w/some at-least-partial structure collapses. The St. Louis area is highly tornado-vulnerable: an 1896 twister caused 255 deaths.
apnews.com/article/torn...
apnews.com/article/torn...
St. Louis mayor says authorities have confirmed at least 4 deaths after severe storm damaged city
At least four people died and others were hurt after severe storms including a possible tornado swept through St. Louis.
apnews.com
May 16, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Looks like the tornado and/or parent circulation passed across the dense near-NW parts of St. Louis. Lots of tree and roof damage evident, w/some at-least-partial structure collapses. The St. Louis area is highly tornado-vulnerable: an 1896 twister caused 255 deaths.
apnews.com/article/torn...
apnews.com/article/torn...
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Severe storms that sent tornadoes whipping through Missouri and Kentucky on Friday killed at least 21 people and injured dozens of others, local authorities said.
Storms and Tornadoes Kill at Least 21 in Kentucky and Missouri
www.nytimes.com
May 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Severe storms that sent tornadoes whipping through Missouri and Kentucky on Friday killed at least 21 people and injured dozens of others, local authorities said.