When hurricanes tear through communities, recovery isn't just about rebuilding.
It's about preparing for the next storm.
What's the plan here?
There is no plan.
People like to think there's a plan.
On the Sunday Story from Up First,
what happens when efforts to rebuild after floods leave communities vulnerable to more disasters?
Listen now to the Sunday Story from the Up First podcast from NPR.
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Corva Coleman.
The Defense Department is sending hundreds of active-duty Marines to Los Angeles.
It's in response to ongoing protests against federal immigration raids.
California officials say President Trump has escalated the situation.
NPR's Adrian Florido reports.
700 Marines are being sent in.
The Defense Department says they'll work with thousands of National Guard troops President Trump has mobilized to protect federal buildings and immigration agents.
California Governor Gavin Newsom says he's suing Trump to get the troops out.
He and L.A.
Mayor Karen Bass have said they're not needed
because anti-ICE protests have been mostly peaceful and local police are handling scattered violence.
They accuse Trump of trying to sow chaos.