Hurricanes are notorious for their destruction, and a new study shows the storms demolish more than buildings and infrastructure.
Nearly half the people who lived in an area hit recently by a major U.S. hurricane lost income because their employer was forced to close or cut back operations, according to a study by a leading disaster researcher.
The income loss mostly hit hourly employees in lower-paying jobs such as retail and hospitality and not salaried employees, said study author Carolyn Kousky, associate vice president of the Environmental Defense Fund.
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“People who work hourly jobs are not getting wages,” Kousky said. “Salaried workers might not be able to work a little but are still getting their salary.”
