Comment Section for Disasters Forced 2.5 Million Americans From Their Homes Last Year - The New York Times

This New York Times article reveals that weather-related disasters displaced an estimated 2.5 million people in the United States in 2023, according to data from the Census Bureau. The data paints a fuller picture of the consequences of these disasters, with over a third of the displaced reporting food shortages within a month of displacement and more than half encountering potential fraud attempts. A third also claimed to have been displaced for over a month. The U.S. experienced 28 disasters costing at least $1 billion each in 2023. Given the accelerating climate change, understanding the human toll of these disasters is becoming increasingly crucial. The Census Bureau's Household Pulse Survey, which included questions about disasters from December 2022, provided this information. The data also highlights the disproportionate impact on minority and low-income communities, with Black and Latino individuals and poorer people experiencing higher rates and longer periods of displacement.