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If you have a moment, please read my recent blog post about the role @AmeriCorps has played in my life and the role it plays in communities affected by disasters. How has service shaped your career?

When disaster strikes, take action❗️ You can help support people who are forced from their homes due to fires, storms and other emergencies so they don’t have to face tough times alone as a Disaster Action Team volunteer. Learn how to get started: redcross.org/volunteer

When disaster strikes, AmeriCorps answers the call and recruits more to serve.    From forest fires and floods to hurricanes and tornadoes, AmeriCorps members have provided critical support to millions of Americans affected by natural and manmade disasters for the past 30 years.      Find out how AmeriCorps has been providing disaster services: Bit.ly/AC30SPK    #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorps30 #NationalService #VolunteerTennessee #TennesseeServes

Are you aware of the critical legal support Community Legal Services provides to individuals and families affected by disasters such as #Hurricane #Helene ? ☎️Helpline: 1 (800) 405-1417 📰 CLS Disaster Relief Information: https://lnkd.in/eTtw5snW In order to qualify for services, clients must be: • Within our 12-county service area (Brevard, Citrus, Flagler, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Osceola, Orange, Putnam, Seminole, Sumter, or Volusia) AND • Under the 200% federal poverty level (about $60,000 for a family of 4); OR • A senior at any income level (55+ for grandparent caretakers, 60+ otherwise) except in Seminole, Orange, and Brevard; OR • A domestic violence survivor at any income level

When you do a word search for "children" as part of your community disaster plan, how many times does the word come up? It's an easy way to verify if children have been included in your planning. #PrepTheKids https://lnkd.in/gesacX2T

UNsanctioned AMERICA #245 - October 3, 2024 This week: VP debate shows JD's bright future, CBS fact checks JD and gets skewered before cutting mic and more on VP debate; Biden reaction even worse than Bush Katrina response after killer storm leaves more than 200 dead; FEMA runs out money after 3.5 years of making it rain for illegals with more than 30 days left of hurricane season; Trump does more than federal government to help hurricane victims; 45,000 dock workers walk off jobs to cripple economy; 218,000 illegal voters in AZ; VA School Board ordered to pay $575k to teacher; federal judge finds fluoride poisoning kids; CA law on misinformation found unconstitutional; all this and more on this episode of UNsanctioned AMERICA! @followers @highlight

🚨 Extremist Actors – Co-opting Hurricane Helene Relief Efforts 🚨 In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, extremist groups have been quick to exploit the disaster, positioning themselves as faster and more effective than agencies like FEMA. This is a strategic move often used by these groups to spread their ideology, recruit vulnerable individuals, and undermine trust in government institutions. These groups see disaster zones as opportunities to fuel distrust in the government, deepen societal divides, and spread hate. Their actions not only undermine legitimate recovery efforts but also pose a serious threat to community cohesion. 🛑 How can we combat this? Clear, fact-based communication from authorities and a strong focus on community resilience are essential to countering these divisive narratives. Let's stay informed and united. #DisasterResponse #HurricaneHelene #CommunityResilience #FEMA #Extremism #Disinformation #NCRecovery

Can you help us measure the impact of our flood resilience work? Whether you chatted with us about flood risk, volunteered, or were part of discussions aimed at removing barriers to nature-based solutions, or had measures installed on your land, regardless of your level of involvement, we want to hear YOUR views. Got 5 minutes? 🙏 https://lnkd.in/eig5UWgp

Episcopal Relief & Development currently partners with dioceses in #California, #Texas, #PuertoRico, #Louisiana, #Kentucky, #NewYork and #NorthCarolina to address long-term #recovery needs after recent major #disasters like# hurricanes Ida, Harvey, Maria, Florence and Laura, #wildfires and #tornadoes. Our unique #partnerships work in low-income, undocumented and migrant #communities to restore homes and provide emotional support, all while implementing disaster resilience strategies that will help the most vulnerable withstand future disasters. https://lnkd.in/d-Wrwn5i

Hurricane Helene is gone, but the once-in-a-lifetime flooding is still with us. The damage from Helene is heartbreaking, and the rebuilding will take years here in North Carolina. We’ll talk about how politicians should prepare for a storm like Helene, and how natural disasters can also damage a political campaign. Dealing With Disaster | Unspun. Friday, October 4th @ 8 PM, only on PBS Charlotte. #politics #republicans #democrats #conservative #liberal #disaster #wnc #helene #ncvoting #countingthevote #election2024 #ncvoters #ncpolitics #ashevillevote #boonevote #vote #rockthevote