Widespread and ongoing wildfires this summer across large portions of #Canada, #California, and the island of #Maui have caused irreparable damage. Meanwhile, Hurricane Hilary made landfall in Southern California earlier this month and Hurricane Idalia is battering parts of Florida and Georgia with record-breaking rainfall and flooding. Tens of thousands of families across North America have suffered devastating impacts from these catastrophic events, including many of our members. If you have been affected by these or another natural disaster, your union has resources to help—including grants from our Pilots for Pilots (P4P) program and other personal support through our confidential Pilot Peer Support hotline. Please remind your colleagues that these invaluable programs are available to all ALPA members. P4P grants are available for ALPA members and their dependents. P4P is a tax-exempt charity that covers the immediate, extraordinary expenses that follow widespread, catastrophic events and helps expedite the recovery process, allowing ALPA families to return their lives to some semblance of normalcy. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. ALPA’s PPS program is here to take your call. PPS is a support network that connects you with a trained pilot peer to talk about any personal or professional problems you may be experiencing. PPS volunteers listen and offer confidential, nonjudgmental support. Peers are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Learn more about P4P, including how to apply for a grant or how to donate to the relief fund: https://bit.ly/3qRW1w0 Learn more about PPS: https://bit.ly/3YV8njm #HurricaneHilary #HurricaneIdalia #Maui #Florida #Georgia #Hurricane #MauiFires
