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State of Emergency documentary series

Episode 1: Trapped in Recovery

Hurricane survivors say deciding to leave when a storm hits is easy compared to the aftermath — dealing with wind and flood damage, and psychological trauma that lasts for weeks, months, even lifetimes. This is episode one of News21’s four-part documentary series “State of Emergency.”

Directed by Carly Henry

Episode 2: The Silent Aftermath

A tornado doesn’t discriminate who ends up in its path. It leaves a scar in communities, but it also leaves a scar in its victims. This is episode two of News21’s four-part documentary series “State of Emergency.”

Directed by McKenzie Pavacich

Episode 3: The New Normal

Wildfires are becoming an ever more present threat and forcing communities in the West to learn to live with them. But is it possible for people and fire to coexist? This is episode three of News21’s four-part documentary series “State of Emergency.”

Directed by Dustin Patar

Episode 4: A Rising Threat

Flooding is reshaping life in rural America. Unprecedented events are catching farmers and small towns unprepared. Communities built around the water are now losing their livelihood and history to it. This is the finale of News21’s four-part documentary series “State of Emergency.”

Directed by Molly Duerig

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