Before you head into the long weekend, PLEASE GIVE to the Derecho Recovery Fund to support our neighbors recover: https://lnkd.in/gUkvdz2Z
More than a million of us were recently impacted by power outages caused by rain, flooding, straight-line (derecho) winds, and tornadoes between April 26 - May 17. The long-lasting and material impact of this disaster is narrow, but deep.
As of May 22, 2024, the Texas Department of Emergency Management iSTAT damage assessment indicates that there have been 836 validated homes impacted by this disaster, of which 336 were major/destroyed, 244 minor and 255 affected across Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Counties. In addition, United Way of Greater Houston's 2-1-1 call center has received 9,392 calls from April 26 - May 21, with food pantries/feeding centers, shelters, FEMA assistance, and disaster related cash grants as the primary services requested. The Connective Needs Assessment survey has received 656 reports of need related to the disaster, with reports of 318 homes damaged and primary needs for food and water, utilities, and financial assistance. In addition, 59,609 FEMA registrations have been validated for Harris County alone. Emergency management officials report that the numbers are rising daily and have not yet plateaued.
We know so many families live on the financial edge in Houston. The Derecho Fund will support disaster recovery for uninsured or underinsured low-to-moderate income families in the City of Houston and Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties, focused on disproportionately impacted zip codes and vulnerable populations. The Fund will complement efforts by FEMA, SBA and others by providing funds to local nonprofits to provide emergency financial assistance, home repair, and resource navigation services to support impacted families access public and private resources available to support recovery.
Thank you to our incredible Disaster Recovery Council: Bob Harvey, Donna Sims Wilson, Patra Brannon-Isaac, Todd Denton, Mike Kolby, Y. Ping Sun, and Tony Torres.
Thank you to the lead sponsors that made the Disaster Alliance happen - Enbridge and Phillips 66 - especially Regan Kasman and Courtney Meadows for being such champions. We wouldn't be this ready without you!
And HUGE appreciation for our incredible Disaster Alliance team that has pulled together around the clock to launch: Stephen Maislin, Amanda McMillian, Mary Vazquez, Sara Martinez, Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, Dr. Angel Harris, Kevin Pickett, Rachel Young, MBA, Henry Adaso, Nadia Valliani, Jessica Davison, Chelsea Cheung, Jaideep Hebbar, Mike Pawson and so many others who are supporting, activating, championing to serve our community including our colleagues at Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and City of Houston Office of Emergency Management who are working alongside us to activate and launch!
Support storm recovery in Greater Houston! The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a philanthropic partnership established by Greater Houston Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Houston, has launched the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund to support families affected by the recent severe storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding.
Your support can make a meaningful difference in helping our neighbors rebuild and recover!
Learn more about how you can help provide aid to those impacted by the recent severe weather. https://lnkd.in/gSKAYiKZ
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Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund - Greater Houston Disaster Alliance
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