AmeriCorps’ Post

#AmeriCorps could be on the chopping block? This misguided notion fails the smell test! Who's doing the cost/benefit analysis? As an AmeriCorps alumnus, I cherish my federal service. It put me in a position to serve my local community and take action - with other community members - to tackle real problems. - kaf #community #communitypolicing #publicservice #federalbudget https://lnkd.in/e9iWqQJs

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

Tornadoes often impact low-income areas where many homes are uninsured or under-insured and are traditionally marginalized populations. These areas also receive less media attention and, as a result, fewer resources for recovery. Learn how you can help: https://bit.ly/3JeCrAQ #disaster #tornado #CDP4Recovery

Building resilient communities is one way to help people and especially children know how to respond to shocks and deal with stressors. In #Lebanon, this is going to be one of the main outcomes for the upcoming 5 years in our refreshed #strategy. #WorldVision #ResilientCommunities #Children being #leaders

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

Disaster Preparedness is becoming more and more important with increasing frequency and intensity of storms, hurricanes, and wildfires!

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

The Anti-Ableism Series Part 201 (this was originally posted on October 1, 2022) “The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies (The Partnership) is the only U.S. disability-led organization with a focused mission of equity for people with disabilities and people with access and functional needs throughout all planning, programs, services and procedures before, during and after disasters and emergencies.” Support them here: https://lnkd.in/gYVPwByj If you’re disabled and have been impacted by Hurricane Ian: Call/text Disability & Disaster Hotline 800.626.4959 or hotline@disasterstrategies.org Apply to FEMA disasterassistance.gov or 800-621-3362 Rescue/Missing missing.fl.gov/es Video description/transcript: Tiffany is a Taiwanese American woman speaking to the camera. “Do you want to be a better ally to disabled people? There are approximately 1.2 million disabled people in Florida who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian. If you’re looking for a way to support, I suggest making a donation to The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies. Disabled people are disproportionately impacted by extreme weather events, disasters, and energies because we’re not thought about in disaster preparedness or planning or evacuation. And if you’re a disabled survivor needing help, there are a handful of resources on this slide, including a hotline that you can call or text or email. I’ll include the text in the caption.” #AntiAbleism #AntiAbleist #Disability #EmergencyPreparedness #HurricaneIan #DisasterRelief #DisasterRecovery

The Importance of Mobile Broadband Communication in Disaster Situations In December 2021, Western Kentucky was hit by a series of the deadliest and most devastating tornadoes ever recorded in the state's history. The extent of the disaster was only matched by the heroic response from the state and federal governments, who promptly approved an emergency disaster declaration to mobilize resources for quick response and recovery. During the response and recovery phase, 11 Plum Cases were deployed to keep first responders connected, aiding the rebuilding of Kentucky. Read more, and find out how your team of first responders can stay connected with Plum. https://lnkd.in/dtNyJAwn #NaturalDisasterPreparedness #DisasterRelief #PlumCases #BePrepared #StayConnected #FirstResponders