Colleen Hagerty
@colleenhagerty.com
Disaster-focused journalist.
Why yes I do have a newsletter: https://myworldsonfire.colleenhagerty.com/
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Colleen Hagerty
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Colleen Hagerty
Colleen Hagerty is a multimedia journalist based in Southern California
www.colleenhagerty.com
Lots of new people on here, so a quick re-introduction!
I'm an independent journalist reporting on disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, & extreme heat. Much of my work focuses on long-term recovery issues & how policies impact people. More on all that here: www.colleenhagerty.com
I'm an independent journalist reporting on disasters like hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, & extreme heat. Much of my work focuses on long-term recovery issues & how policies impact people. More on all that here: www.colleenhagerty.com
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Floods from powerful storms devastated Gary, Indiana, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Electricity has been out for 10 days throughout much of the city, and residents said they were growing increasingly desperate on Friday. nyti.ms/4c40WOQ
August 21, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Floods from powerful storms devastated Gary, Indiana, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Electricity has been out for 10 days throughout much of the city, and residents said they were growing increasingly desperate on Friday. nyti.ms/4c40WOQ
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That’s one hell of a disaster photo…
Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages reut.rs/4zAAN4r
Spain removes remains of 11th century kings from monastery as wildfire rages
Spanish authorities on Thursday removed the remains of three kings who ruled the Aragón region in the 11th century from a monastery threatened by a wildfire.
reut.rs
August 14, 2026 at 4:57 PM
That’s one hell of a disaster photo…
Reposting with a gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/c...
August 14, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Reposting with a gift link: www.nytimes.com/2026/08/14/c...
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Canadian Wildfires Force First Nations Evacuations as Federal Government Expands Indigenous-Led Fire Response
As Canada's 2026 wildfire season intensifies, First Nations communities are once again among those bearing the greatest burden, with entire communities evacuated, homes destroyed, and…
As Canada's 2026 wildfire season intensifies, First Nations communities are once again among those bearing the greatest burden, with entire communities evacuated, homes destroyed, and…
Canadian Wildfires Force First Nations Evacuations as Federal Government Expands Indigenous-Led Fire Response
As Canada's 2026 wildfire season intensifies, First Nations communities are once again among those bearing the greatest burden, with entire communities evacuated, homes destroyed, and thousands of Indigenous residents displaced by fast-moving fires. According to the Government of Canada, hundreds of active wildfires continue to burn across the country, with the largest fires concentrated in Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario. Smoke from the fires has spread well beyond Canada's borders, prompting air quality alerts throughout the Upper Midwest and Northeast United States.
nativenewsonline.net
July 16, 2026 at 11:18 PM
Canadian Wildfires Force First Nations Evacuations as Federal Government Expands Indigenous-Led Fire Response
As Canada's 2026 wildfire season intensifies, First Nations communities are once again among those bearing the greatest burden, with entire communities evacuated, homes destroyed, and…
As Canada's 2026 wildfire season intensifies, First Nations communities are once again among those bearing the greatest burden, with entire communities evacuated, homes destroyed, and…
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Preliminary maximum rainfall amounts exceeding 20-25" have occurred during the last four days across parts of south-central TX, leading to catastrophic flooding in the area. Raining continues across south-central TX.
July 17, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Preliminary maximum rainfall amounts exceeding 20-25" have occurred during the last four days across parts of south-central TX, leading to catastrophic flooding in the area. Raining continues across south-central TX.
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Current GOES satellite view of the wildfire smoke over the Northeast.
July 15, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Current GOES satellite view of the wildfire smoke over the Northeast.
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It is now apparently 102 and feels like 110 in Brooklyn. I have written ... so much about heat and climate change in my careers so here are some hopefully useful stories: 🧪
This looks at how summers and heat waves have changed since our childhoods (or those of parents and grandparents):
This looks at how summers and heat waves have changed since our childhoods (or those of parents and grandparents):
This Isn’t Your Grandparents’ Summer Heat
The face of summer is transforming, as people today face more frequent, longer-lasting and hotter heat waves than they did several decades ago
www.scientificamerican.com
July 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
It is now apparently 102 and feels like 110 in Brooklyn. I have written ... so much about heat and climate change in my careers so here are some hopefully useful stories: 🧪
This looks at how summers and heat waves have changed since our childhoods (or those of parents and grandparents):
This looks at how summers and heat waves have changed since our childhoods (or those of parents and grandparents):
Last week, the Senate held a confirmation hearing for five federal agency nominees, including Cameron Hamilton. For all my disaster nerds, I watched through and compiled a transcript of just Hamilton's comments about the past/present/future of FEMA: us14.campaign-archive.com?u=1e85c2348d...
Senate hearing (Hamilton's version)
us14.campaign-archive.com
June 22, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Last week, the Senate held a confirmation hearing for five federal agency nominees, including Cameron Hamilton. For all my disaster nerds, I watched through and compiled a transcript of just Hamilton's comments about the past/present/future of FEMA: us14.campaign-archive.com?u=1e85c2348d...
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When I posted this week that NPR is shrinking its climate reporting staff it got a big reaction on here. Please help me also share that there remain dozens of climate & energy reporters at LOCAL public media outlets all across the U.S. whose work deserves props and support. Here are 20. Plz repost!
May 30, 2026 at 10:04 PM
When I posted this week that NPR is shrinking its climate reporting staff it got a big reaction on here. Please help me also share that there remain dozens of climate & energy reporters at LOCAL public media outlets all across the U.S. whose work deserves props and support. Here are 20. Plz repost!
Hi disaster professionals on Bluesky! I'm looking to improve my disaster-world literacy and would love your recommendations for programs/courses that you think would be helpful for a journalist covering extreme weather events to take. Can be paid or unpaid but must be online!
June 1, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Hi disaster professionals on Bluesky! I'm looking to improve my disaster-world literacy and would love your recommendations for programs/courses that you think would be helpful for a journalist covering extreme weather events to take. Can be paid or unpaid but must be online!
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There is no evidence that vaccines cause autism, but there is growing research that shows a link between wildfire smoke exposure in pregnant mothers and autism diagnoses. Two studies published in the last month indicate wildfire smoke has profound neurological impacts: grist.org/health/growi...
Growing evidence points to link between autism and wildfire smoke
Two new studies have identified an alarming connection between exposure to wildfire smoke during pregnancy and autism in young children.
grist.org
February 12, 2026 at 2:51 PM
There is no evidence that vaccines cause autism, but there is growing research that shows a link between wildfire smoke exposure in pregnant mothers and autism diagnoses. Two studies published in the last month indicate wildfire smoke has profound neurological impacts: grist.org/health/growi...
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As @postguild.bsky.social assesses the damage from last week’s layoffs, it turns out between 44% and 47.5% of the newsroom has been axed. It “may have been the biggest one-day wipeout of journalists in a generation.” washingtonian.com/2026/02/09/a...
Actually, the Washington Post Layoffs Were a Bigger Bloodbath Than You Thought - Washingtonian
The layoffs announced last week at the Washington Post were disfiguring to the esteemed news organization, with whole sections and departments—sports, books, staff photography—wiped away, and devastat...
washingtonian.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:57 PM
As @postguild.bsky.social assesses the damage from last week’s layoffs, it turns out between 44% and 47.5% of the newsroom has been axed. It “may have been the biggest one-day wipeout of journalists in a generation.” washingtonian.com/2026/02/09/a...
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I'm told the catastrophic Washington Post layoffs today include at least 14 climate journalists. Totally gutting. Details: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team
Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.
www.climatecoloredgoggles.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:58 PM
I'm told the catastrophic Washington Post layoffs today include at least 14 climate journalists. Totally gutting. Details: www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...
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The pace of our news cycle makes it easy for stories to fall off the screen - but the disaster in parts of the South from the ice storm is still very much ongoing. Some important observations from the ground there - and more about the next major storm for the East. tinyurl.com/43987xnn
High impact winter storm looks increasingly likely for parts of the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast this weekend, while major impacts linger from ice storm
Arctic cold and high winds will add to the issues through the weekend
tinyurl.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:56 PM
The pace of our news cycle makes it easy for stories to fall off the screen - but the disaster in parts of the South from the ice storm is still very much ongoing. Some important observations from the ground there - and more about the next major storm for the East. tinyurl.com/43987xnn
Going to thread some actionable, basic winter weather advice here. Please send me any you see/know from your own experience!
Preparedness tips National Weather Service is asking media partners to pass along for both the snow/ice and cold.
January 23, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Going to thread some actionable, basic winter weather advice here. Please send me any you see/know from your own experience!
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More than 160 million people across the U.S. are expected to face dangerous weather in the coming days amid a winter storm. Here's how much snow may fall where you live. nyti.ms/49BkZmS
January 23, 2026 at 6:30 PM
More than 160 million people across the U.S. are expected to face dangerous weather in the coming days amid a winter storm. Here's how much snow may fall where you live. nyti.ms/49BkZmS
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Large, high impact winter storm incoming - forecast confidence has increased but plenty of uncertainty remains. I took a dive into some of the key forecast challenges, from how much sleet in the south central US to how the cold air "wedge" evolves in the Southeast. tinyurl.com/yu5ufffm
Taking a dive into the various forecast challenges with the upcoming large major winter storm
Confidence has increased in precipitation amounts, but still plenty of lurking issues with the forecast and ultimate impacts
tinyurl.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:33 PM
Large, high impact winter storm incoming - forecast confidence has increased but plenty of uncertainty remains. I took a dive into some of the key forecast challenges, from how much sleet in the south central US to how the cold air "wedge" evolves in the Southeast. tinyurl.com/yu5ufffm
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I was at the Power Resilience Forum in Houston for the past two days and can confirm that utilities are concerned. It was a little surreal as this bears down on us. Hopefully work and progress since Uri pays off.
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S.
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 3:40 PM
I was at the Power Resilience Forum in Houston for the past two days and can confirm that utilities are concerned. It was a little surreal as this bears down on us. Hopefully work and progress since Uri pays off.
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...
Storm Poses Big Threats to Power Grids Across U.S. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/23/b...
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If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
January 2, 2026 at 2:26 AM
If you are a resident of California, the state now has a portal where you can demand deletion of your personal data from 500+ registered data brokers with a single request form, for free.
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
consumer.drop.privacy.ca.gov
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The Weather Prediction Center warns of a high (>70%) chance of flash flooding in Southern California on Thursday. This is a rare issuance of a HIGH RISK Day 3 excessive rainfall outlook. High risk days are extremely dangerous from a deadly flooding perspective.
December 22, 2025 at 8:01 PM
The Weather Prediction Center warns of a high (>70%) chance of flash flooding in Southern California on Thursday. This is a rare issuance of a HIGH RISK Day 3 excessive rainfall outlook. High risk days are extremely dangerous from a deadly flooding perspective.
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The Cajun Navy started after Katrina as volunteer boaters conducted rescues on the fly. Despite legal trouble, scandals and infighting, it's still going. And some leaders say they've been advising Trump officials on FEMA + the US disaster system. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
The Cajun Navy Is Shaping Trump's Vision for US Disaster Relief
While the Trump administration rethinks federal disaster relief, Republicans have praised how Cajun Navy groups have responded to major storms.
www.bloomberg.com
December 11, 2025 at 4:30 PM
The Cajun Navy started after Katrina as volunteer boaters conducted rescues on the fly. Despite legal trouble, scandals and infighting, it's still going. And some leaders say they've been advising Trump officials on FEMA + the US disaster system. Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Breaking News: More than 100,000 people in Washington state were told to leave their homes after heavy rain pushed waterways to record levels, creating potentially deadly conditions.
100,000 in Washington State Ordered to Evacuate as Rivers Rise
Days of heavy rain pushed waterways to record flood levels in a mountainous region north of Seattle. “Do not wait,” local officials warned residents as they urged them to seek higher ground.
nyti.ms
December 11, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Breaking News: More than 100,000 people in Washington state were told to leave their homes after heavy rain pushed waterways to record levels, creating potentially deadly conditions.
PBS reporting that today's FEMA Review Council meeting — which is supposed to be happening right now — has been canceled.
December 11, 2025 at 6:06 PM
PBS reporting that today's FEMA Review Council meeting — which is supposed to be happening right now — has been canceled.
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Here's what Tumwater Falls looks like today.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
December 10, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Here's what Tumwater Falls looks like today.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
There’s flood warnings and watches all over the state with 26 rivers at risk of flooding. Make sure you’re following weather alerts near you. Put your ZIP code in at weather.gov to find the latest.
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In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, residents repeatedly shared their concerns with me about the soil on their properties after debris removal. So, for @nytwirecutter.bsky.social, I dug into how to approach post-fire soil testing and mitigation: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...
Is Your Soil Safe? We Sent Samples to Labs to Find the Best Soil-Testing Method.
Soil tests are best left to experts in labs. We found local and mail-in options that address multiple concerns.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2025 at 10:49 PM
In the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, residents repeatedly shared their concerns with me about the soil on their properties after debris removal. So, for @nytwirecutter.bsky.social, I dug into how to approach post-fire soil testing and mitigation: www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/r...