U.S. faces overlapping disasters from Hurricane Helene and heat waves, straining emergency funds.

The U.S. faces a crisis of overlapping disasters, with Hurricane Helene impacting the southeast and extreme heat in the west exacerbating fire risks. Emergency response agencies, including FEMA, report insufficient funds to manage these simultaneous challenges. As climate change drives more frequent billion-dollar disasters, the situation is expected to worsen, highlighting the urgent need for improved preparedness and resources to protect vulnerable communities.