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One of the biggest challenges for families and children in a disaster is displacement due to damage and destruction of housing. This disproportionally impacts families who live paycheck-to-paycheck, are on public assistance, or have nowhere to go. While emergency shelters provide "temporary" relief, these families and their children are known to become "more vulnerable" after these incidents. Here are four highly recommended resources to help inform your personal and community local planning and preparedness efforts: Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster (ATSDR) https://lnkd.in/gGngXqZ5 Human Services and Disaster Displacement (HHS) Report https://lnkd.in/gP4nrYnr Understanding Post-Disaster Social Services for Children and Families (ACF) https://lnkd.in/g5nuusZR National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Exploring Disaster Human Services for Children and Youth: From Hurricane Katrina to the Paradise Wildfires: Proceedings of a Workshop Series. https://lnkd.in/g9nJHzG6

This is an older article but Interesting to see how hospitals prepare when there is an impending hurricane or national emergency. Definitely worth a read! We hope everyone affected stays safe! #nonprofit #nonprofitorganization #huricanehilary #hurricane #hurricaneseason #charity https://lnkd.in/e74GSZ6

As of May 22, we have already had more than 700 tornadoes, many as part of a winter or spring storm. To make matters worse, hurricane season has begun and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration predicts it is going to be an above-normal season. If your pharmacy has been impacted by any of the following disasters recently, please reach out to us and apply for grant funding: https://lnkd.in/eT8RVCUM 🔦 70 tornadoes across Texas, Kentucky, Missouri, Alabama, Oklahoma, and Arkansas - May 26-27 🔦 Iowa tornadoes - May 20 - 21 🔦 Colorado hailstorm - May 20 🔦 Kansas and Oklahoma tornadoes - May 19 🔦 Houston derecho - May 16 🔦 Louisiana and Florida derecho - May 16 🔦 Florida tornadoes & hurricane-force winds - May 10 🔦 125 tornadoes reported across 22 states from May 6 to May 10 🔦 Houston floods - late April/early May 🔦 Louisiana flooding & storms - April and May

As #HurricaneIdalia makes landfall, Florida community foundations are responding by launching disaster relief funds to support impacted communities. Learn more about how you can help. Community Foundation of Sarasota County Manatee Community Foundation

Haiti, nestled in the Caribbean, faces the relentless threat of hurricanes. These natural disasters wreak havoc on healthcare infrastructure, blocking roads, and isolating communities from vital medical assistance. But there's a beacon of hope amidst the storm—Haiti Air Ambulance (HAA). As the sole emergency helicopter service in Haiti, HAA plays a pivotal role during hurricanes. When disaster strikes, we are the lifeline that swiftly reaches affected areas, assessing medical needs, and identifying those in critical condition who require immediate care. We fly in essential medicines, doctors, and medical professionals, ensuring no one is left without help. What makes our impact even more profound is the training we provide to individuals across Haiti. When hurricanes hit, these trained Haitians become first responders, providing crucial first aid and identifying victims in critical conditions. As hurricanes become more frequent in Haiti, we need your support. Your donation to Haiti Air Ambulance can empower us to enhance our hurricane preparedness efforts, ensuring that we are available when Haitians need us most. Together, we can make a real difference in Haiti's hurricane resilience. Donate today and be a part of this life-saving mission.

Shifa Foundation is taking proactive measures to prevent history from repeating itself. Help us strengthen our emergency relief services and raise funds for flood relief before disaster strikes again. Together, we can make a significant difference and ensure the safety and well-being of our communities. With your generous support and contributions, we can extend our reach and prepare our communities to face any future floods with resilience. Our primary goal is to enhance our emergency relief services by investing in creating a comprehensive disaster response plan. We believe that preparedness is key to minimizing the impact of floods and your contributions will play a crucial role in achieving this vision. #FloodReliefEfforts #FloodReliefandRescue #FloodReliefandRescue #donationsmakeadifference

During hurricane season, partnering with Volunteer Florida is a great way to stay connected and informed during disasters. Volunteer Florida partners with 501(c)(3), faith-based, and other volunteer organizations to help Floridians respond to and recover from emergencies and disasters. 🌀 Add your organization to a capabilities matrix and an email notification listing of all current MOU partners for use during any Emergency 🌀 Management Operation or any activation of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC); 🌀 Notify you through the Florida Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (FLVOAD) when the Florida Division of Emergency Management (FDEM) activates the SEOC and Joint Field Office (JFO) and provide updates on activities as necessary; 🌀 Solicit input from you regarding ESF 15 plans and operations when appropriate; 🌀 Update you on any changes in Volunteer Florida ESF 15 personnel or contact information; 🌀 Alert you of any grant opportunities available from the Florida Disaster Fund. Learn more about Emergency Management Partners: https://lnkd.in/eK8px32B #FLnonprofits #philanthropy #giving #nonprofits #nonprofitresources #nonprofitresearch #nonprofiteducation

One of the critical functions of Feeding the Carolinas is Disaster Support. We provide assistance to our member Food Banks and their network of partner agencies by coordinating with South Carolina Emergency Management Division Management and North Carolina Emergency Management to be a communications pipeline as well as connecting resources to those in need. This could be coordinating the delivery of donated water, food and supplies, or updating the state(s) on our collective status. By playing the role of ‘Air Traffic Controller’ during a disaster like a hurricane, we help our member Food Banks to focus on what they do best – to literally ‘Feed the Carolinas’. During blue skies and those that are not so blue. With Hurricane Idalia approaching, we are activating our Disaster Plan and are there to support. Please pay attention to weather updates and the track of the storm and plan ahead. Check out www.ftc-gethelp.org for resources to help you plan and prepare. #FeedingtheCarolinas #DisasterPrep #DisasterSupport #HurricanePrep #PlanAhead #StaySafe

Do you have a few hours a week to spare? Your help is needed for Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts! The need is great, and your contribution would really help to bring help and hope to people in this time of recovery. The 211 Texas/United Way Helpline is experiencing a substantial increase in calls from community members in desperate need of resources and information. At this time, we are seeking volunteers from the community and volunteer agencies to help answer calls. WHAT WE NEED: * Commitment: Individuals who can volunteer for two 4 hour shifts a week. * Flexibility: Ability to work remotely from home, with HHS equipment provided for those willing to volunteer. * Training: Willingness to come over to 211 for in-person training on our systems before taking calls. * Confidentiality: Ability to maintain confidentiality of callers and their needs. * Documentation: Complete and submit proper documents before volunteering. If you live in the Houston area and you can volunteer, please use the link below to sign-up. Sign-Up Here: https://lnkd.in/guPFfAYq

📌 UPDATE 8/29/23: #Idalia is forecast to be a dangerous major hurricane when the storm hits our Gulf Coast. It’s critical to remain vigilant and listen to the advice of local authorities. We encourage safety and being out of harm’s way above all. In addition to monitoring local news for important information, here are some resources. ➡️ Evacuation Orders and Zones Visit https://lnkd.in/eawePcvR to see current evacuation orders and to determine your zone. ➡️ Shelter Openings Open shelters are listed on floridadisaster.org and redcross.org/shelter. You can also download the free Red Cross Emergency App to search open shelter locations. ➡️ Items to Bring to an Evacuation Shelter Consider packing items like bedding, extra clothing, medications, hygiene supplies, water, snacks and items needed for children or family members with unique needs. Find a suggested list at redcross.org/shelter. ➡️ How to Help Here are two ways you can help people affected by storms, wildfires and countless other crises: 1️⃣ Sign up to volunteer at https://lnkd.in/e7WnjGw. 2️⃣ Donate to our Disaster Relief Fund at redcross.org or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your donation enables us to prepare for, respond to, and help people recover from these disasters.