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SBP is deeply thankful to our long-standing partner, Toyota North America, for their $200,000 grant in support of SBP’s Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in North Carolina. This critical funding will enable SBP to support affected families—and entire communities through programs that support survivors to submit FEMA appeals, and through SBP’s disaster recovery training services for state and local government officials and local nonprofit partners. Together, we’re helping communities shrink the time between disaster and recovery. Read the announcement: https://lnkd.in/ggYd7wiA

SBP's Fellows Program recently grew with the placement of Madeleine Dotson, a new Resilience Fellow, in the City of Mobile, AL – helping yet another community access more state and federal resources for disaster preparedness and mitigation. Thanks to the support of the Walmart Foundation, SBP fellows like Madeleine are helping build a more resilient future for Gulf Coast communities. Read the City of Mobile’s Press Release: https://lnkd.in/eEAuTUcb

We're so excited to be nearing completion of our latest Opportunity Housing project in New Orleans!

SBP is enormously proud to be featured in the Obama Foundation's list of ten amazing organizations providing relief and recovery services to survivors of Hurricanes Milton and Helene. Thank you, Obama Foundation, for inspiring people to help—and for lifting up our work to help communities recover and return home.  Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gyq72KPh

This morning, SBP's Reese May was interviewed on Fox Business about hurricanes Helene and Milton, the urgent need for resilience and mitigation investment, and the evolving insurance market in the aftermath of these disasters. WATCH: https://lnkd.in/gKwK4x_D

Last month, SBP's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Reese May, joined over 100 members of industry, academia, government, and nonprofits at The University of Georgia's Terry Executive Education Center for three days of keynote addresses and cross-sector working groups. The event, hosted by CIRCAD (Center for Innovation in Risk-analysis for Climate Adaptation and Decision-making), focussed on industry needs in the context of climate risk and resilience. Over the three days, May joined meaningful discussions on the real potential to drive cross-sector partnerships needed to meet climate realities in front line communities, the same vulnerable communities SBP serves before, during, and after disasters.

In the wake of the catastrophic damage to communities caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the urgency for a substantial, long-term investment in disaster recovery has reached a critical threshold. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐜𝐭—𝐀𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐭 In just the past year, emergency declarations have been issued every three days, putting immense pressure on FEMA’s resources. The grim reality is that FEMA is running out of funds to support victims of Hurricane Helene. Historically, a mere 10% of the donations collected for disaster relief go toward recovery efforts—an alarming statistic that underscores a critical funding gap and emphasizes that our response to disaster needs to be as innovative as it is generous. 𝐅𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐱𝐞𝐬 𝐖𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐄𝐦𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝟏. 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙢𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙧𝙚𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙣 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙣𝙤𝙬: The time for legislative action is here. Congress needs to return from recess and allocate urgent funding for FEMA so that Helene and Milton survivors can begin to rebuild their lives IMMEDIATELY. 𝟐. 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙚 𝙁𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙 𝙄𝙣𝙨𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚: The fact that less than 1% of households in the flooded regions have adequate flood coverage is unacceptable. We must prioritize transformative solutions to close the flood insurance gap and protect vulnerable households. 𝟑. 𝙍𝙚𝙙𝙚𝙛𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘿𝙞𝙨𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙫𝙚: It’s time to change the conversation. The overwhelming majority of disaster relief donations are funneled into immediate response, but long-term recovery deserves equal spotlight. Media outlets and philanthropists must shift their focus to ensure that rebuilding efforts receive the attention they urgently require. 𝟒. 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙑𝙪𝙡𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨: It’s not just about recovery; it’s about equity. Survivors without financial means face unimaginable hardship and increasing cycles of poverty. We cannot allow this systemic issue to go unaddressed. Targeted support must be prioritized for the most vulnerable among us. 𝟓. 𝙎𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙮 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙘𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨: Congress has a historic opportunity to pass the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act. Streamlining and clarifying the FEMA application process is essential for ensuring survivors can swiftly access the help they need.

WATCH: SBP's Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer, Reese May, on CBS News and Stations 24/7 with anchor errol barnett discussing the long-term impact of Hurricane Milton and how SBP is helping communities rebuild and recover. May highlights the need to build more climate-resilient housing that can withstand the devastation these disasters bring. https://lnkd.in/gj-4sKR5

Last night, Hurricane Milton made landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, battering communities with tornadoes, dangerous winds, and heavy rain, killing at least 5 people, according to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Many of those affected are still reeling from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. The situation is heartbreaking for families who no longer have a home to return to today. SBP will be there to help them navigate the path to recovery. Please donate now to SBP’s relief and recovery efforts: https://lnkd.in/gbbM2qYR

A ‘MONSTER STORM’: Hurricane Milton has made landfall as a devastating Category 3 along the coast of west-central Florida. SBP is ready to respond. https://lnkd.in/g3yDmszw