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International SOS is assisting clients impacted by Hurricane Beryl, a Category 4 hurricane which has made landfall in the Caribbean. Learn more about how International SOS is supporting those impacted: https://okt.to/MJL4fw

If you experienced damage from Hurricane Beryl, make sure you self-report it at damage.la.gov.   Reporting damage to your home can help parish, state and federal authorities better understand the location and severity of damage caused by significant weather events. This information can help expedite the Individual Assistance process following major disasters and emergencies.   Take a few minutes to submit your information at damage.la.gov.

In the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, #PuertoRico relied on Hexagon's orthoimagery as the pre-disaster baseline data set to fully assess the damage and deploy emergency resources. The high-resolution #aerialimagery was critical in determining the exact extent and location of infrastructure destruction in the first steps of the long road to recovery. Today, Puerto Rico continues to leverage the Hexagon Content Program in daily operations and in preparation for future Caribbean hurricanes. ➡️ Read the full case study on our blog: https://hxgn.biz/3tYSXiT PRXtreme, Corp. #disasterrecovery #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse

Twenty-five years ago, Hurricane Mitch struck Central America, devastating communities across Honduras, Guatemala, and Nicaragua. As the deadliest Atlantic hurricane in 200 years, Mitch’s damage was immense. Intense rain and heavy flooding damaged homes and crops and lead to thousands of lives lost and millions forever changed. #Mitch continued its path of destruction into the #FloridaKeys and Naples, making landfall as a storm on November 5, 1998. Today, we remember all those who were affected by Mitch’s extensive devastation. #TeamIEM stands ready to help communities become better prepared and rebuild stronger to create a safe, secure and resilient world. #emergencymanagement #resilience #hurricaneseason #disasterpreparation #disasterresponse #disasterrecovery #safesecureresilient #HurricaneMitch

***CAUTION, EMERGENCY MANAGER DORK MODE*** I reviewed a situation report yesterday by Mercy Chefs for #HurricaneBeryl response. They are serving in multiple islands of the #Caribbean and in the City of Houston and across Harris County, Texas. So far, 65,000 meals + in Texas. A donated value of over $650,000 just in meals alone. (value averaged for federal meal rate) This is on top of countless disasters they have responded to across the country this year and it simply amazes me and reminds me to be thankful to those who support them financially as well as by volunteering. As an emergency manager it is easy to take for granted the work of nonprofits and imagine endless funding supply and everything comes for free. The truth is, for many nonprofits, donor fatigue and overwhelming seasons of disaster response can have a devastating impact on their ability to respond to the next disaster. While they don't charge for their service, there are avenues that #EmergencyManagement can pursue to help sustain their response. Unfortunately, many local emergency managers either aren't aware of the funding through Public Assistance, Cat B or they report to States and regions that discourage it under the guise of "how dare they ask for reimbursement." (this is more often the rule than the exception) International Association of Emergency Managers , National Emergency Management Association To build your local mass care capability, you MUST review the PAPPG guidance (Version 5 coming soon) to help you and your Finance Admin team leverage Cat B to ensure your local response isn't contingent on how a disaster season has impacted your reliable partners. Whether a local expense or a reimbursable one, you will never regret supporting nonprofits that are caring for your residents. Usually people having water and food is the last thing on your radar, but the first thing to get you hear at your after-action. If you need help digesting this, feel free to reach out to Rule One Consulting LLC at support@ruleoneconsulting.com where our consultants can help you navigate it. "Essential lessons remain consistent while new individuals continue to learn them." ~no formal attribution available Mass Care is often wrought with mistakes and "wish I would have known that" but rest assured, in the words of #BareNakedLadies Song, "Its All Been Done" Thanks to ALL the nonprofits AND their donors for carrying this burden for communities that desperately need your support.

There are many ways to help following a disaster. But giving to collection drives isn’t one of them. Read ALAN's latest (and catchiest) blog to learn why these efforts often impede disaster recovery – and how you can better support disaster survivors this Hurricane Season. #blogpost #singalong #humanitarianlogistics #hurricaneseason2024 #supplychain https://lnkd.in/eKTxPS3q

🌪 Latest #GANNETInsights: assessing the impact of Hurricane Beryl on Jamaica The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl has left over 456,000 Jamaican residents without electricity, impacting critical infrastructure across multiple parishes. Extensive damage has created a significant challenge for the Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS), which is prioritizing repairs to essential services however, access to damaged areas remains difficult due to blocked roads and flooding, delaying comprehensive damage assessments. *Please note that the analysis is automated. The GANNET team recommends double-checking its outputs to ensure accuracy and reliability. Swipe through to understand more about the impact of Hurricane Beryl on #Jamaica ⤵ If you want to become a GANNET beta tester, sign up here: https://gannet.ai/sign-up #HurricaneBeryl #HumanitarianCrisis #EmergencyResponse #AI

“We study the past to understand the present; we understand the present to guide the future.” - William Lund In the unpredictable world of 9-1-1, one thing is certain: we can harness analytics from past events to improve our response to future ones. Ensuring continuity of operations is crucial. By leveraging data analytics, we can ensure our systems are robust and our teams are ready! #PublicSafety #911Analytics #EmergencyResponse #FirstResponders #EmergencyManagement #EmergencyPreparedness #911communications

Hurricane Beryl significantly impacted two Caribbean islands: https://lnkd.in/dJbZ5nRd Here's how you can help. https://lnkd.in/dpcq8V-8