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Wildfires in Maui. Hurricane Idalia in Tampa. Tropical storm Hilary in California. They are just a few of the events in today’s era of #naturaldisasters, with 2023 poised to be a record year for US climate and weather catastrophes. While 61% of US companies have raised their total philanthropy giving for natural disasters levels in recent years, fewer than half are conducting planning exercises to prepare for future disasters. 🌀 🔥 Read our new report, produced in collaboration with E4E Relief, to learn more about Corporate America’s #disasterphilanthropy practices: https://lnkd.in/e6SbGGeP

Hurricane season is upon us, and in Louisiana, we know all too well the importance of being prepared. 🌪️ To help our nonprofit community navigate these uncertain times, we've created a comprehensive guide on Disaster Preparedness: Continuity of Operations Planning. Ensure your organization is ready to weather the storm with crucial tips and strategies to maintain operations during and after a disaster. Download our guide today: https://lnkd.in/gBXVCzAH #HurricaneSeason #DisasterPreparedness #LouisianaNonprofits #ContinuityPlanning #StaySafeLouisiana #TheAllianceForLouisianaNonprofits

Tropical Storm Ernesto is battering Puerto Rico. Team Rubicon is there. Back in September 2017, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. In the wake of the devastation, Team Rubicon rebuilt over 500 roofs to the highest standards. This #investment was made possible by supporters like GAF and the Steven & Alexandra Cohen Foundation, along with a strong partnership with #FEMA, St Vincent dePaul, and contractors throughout the island. In a year, the team built over 500 hurricane rated roofs that keep families dry and protected from the storms year after year. Watch to see how we did it. As a “#for_impact” organization, TR is dedicated to expressing gratitude to those who invest in our mission. Unlike simply donating, investing signifies a long-term commitment where the funds continue to make a positive impact into the future. #INVESTMENT: Our volunteers keep enhancing their skills and abilities, returning each year to help those in need. We now have over 170,000. #INVESTMENT: Our services transform lives by reducing stress, maintaining value, facilitating a quicker return to normalcy, and building resilience for future challenges. Children rest safely in a rebuilt home. Families can concentrate on what matters when fallen trees are cleared. Homes do not become mold-infested when they are properly cleaned out. Be a part of something big and lasting. Support or volunteer! www.teamrubiconusa.org Christopher Gaffney, Pully Torres, Hilda Vlachopoulou, Mike Lee, Juan Carlos (JC) Ortiz Giró, David Venables https://lnkd.in/gfXJ_KEc

Today, as we find ourselves in another hurricane season, ViviendasLeón would like to reflect on the experience of last year’s Hurricane Julia’s impact in Nicaragua. The damages reported by the #rural and #indigenous #communities of #Goyena and #Troilo were numerous, ranging from partial damage to total crop loss and partial damage to houses. The communities of Goyena and Troilo experienced an extended period without electricity service due to damaged electrical transmission lines. Despite the damage caused by the storm, the farmers we trained were able to recover and restore their farms. This stands as a testament to the power of #resilience and proactive measures taken in the communities of Goyena and Troilo. Through our collective efforts and unwavering determination, we are better prepared to assist our farmers and safeguard their resilience. To learn more about our work, please visit our website here: https://lnkd.in/gvCvhE9C To help support our mission to eliminate rural poverty in Central America, please visit our donations page: https://lnkd.in/ggHJfWqF Who We Are? ViviendasLeón Is a non-governmental (NGO) and non-profit organization, located in the cities of León, Nicaragua and Sololá, Guatemala, whose objective is to work with rural communities to eradicate poverty. We intend to create an impact on families by providing training, farming, water security and economic development, to improve the quality of life of each family.

Working on community adaptation to increase resilience in the face of disasters

As many of us know, Hurricane Idalia made landfall early Wednesday on Florida’s Gulf Coast as a Category 3 storm (130 mph winds). It was powerful hurricane to make landfall in the Big Bend region in more than 125 years.    The storm has caused higher than normal water levels in some areas and has left over 300,000 customers in Florida and Georgia without power.   Due to the collaborative and proactive nature of our corporate and nonprofit partners, Good360 is able to help local nonprofits with typically needed items like shelter, tarps, tents, and many others, to help the most vulnerable survivors get the resources and shelter needed in the early stages of recovery. We call it prepositioning, and it's an essential component of our response in disaster recovery. We have prepositioned products and resources in Jacksonville, Ft. Myers, West Palm Beach, Miami, as well as Atlanta, GA. Items are stored in our network of nearly 30 shared warehouses strategically in areas likely to be impacted.  Over the next few days, governmental and nonprofit organizations will begin to conduct damage assessments and share more information about actual product gaps to determine what is needed. We will continue to work with our governmental and nonprofit partners in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina to identify and close any product need gaps throughout the recovery process.   To learn more about why prepositioning is so important, to donate, or to become a partner, check out https://lnkd.in/eihuT5w   #resiliency #diasterrecovery #hurricanepreparedness #idalia

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

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🏡 Embracing the Florida lifestyle comes with its unique challenges, including the looming presence of hurricanes. Are you prepared for what the 2024 hurricane season may bring? 🌀 - Florida Realtors stand ready to guide you through the storm. - My Safe Florida Home Program offers vital assistance for homeowners to fortify their properties against hurricanes. - Knowledge is key - learn the do's and don'ts of buying a resilient home and how to safeguard your investment. - In times of disaster, Realtors go beyond transactions, providing support, volunteering, and aiding in community recovery efforts. Let's weather the storm together, ensuring your home is a safe haven no matter what comes our way. 🌟💪 #FloridaRealEstate #HurricanePreparedness #CommunitySupport #ResilientHomes #RealtorResponsibility #SafeFloridaHomes

**Personal post alert. Because real life affects our work lives.** I’m asking for prayers and consideration for my brother-in-law Ulises, his family, and his community of Acapulco. If you’re unaware (cuz it’s hardly gotten media coverage…) 9 days ago Hurricane Otis, the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Pacific coast, made a direct hit to Acapulco and one of Mexico's poorest states, Guerrero. It’s bad enough for a Category 5 hurricane to hit with 200+ MPH winds and zero notice to evacuate. But when your government is largely corrupt, there’s no insurance, no FEMA, no National Guard, and no relief organizations set up to operate in your country… it’s devastating. My extended family there is still without power, food, and clean water, and will be likely for the foreseeable future. Ulises is on his way there with a suitcase of supplies for his neighborhood (protein bars, hygiene products, vitamins, mosquito repellent, medicine, etc.). He is also hoping to help his community with more food and building supplies by traveling to other cities to purchase supplies. If you will, pray for: • his safety in physical travel and that his supplies don’t get robbed in transit protection of his family and neighbors’ property from looters and squatters • for water and power to be restored • for the government to allow relief organizations in, and for relief organizations to want to help • for the government to protect what little supplies are being distributed from pirating And if you’re so inclined, here is his Go Fund Me page so he can help more people: https://lnkd.in/gzzbqwZw #hurricaneotis #acapulco