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#Beryl is the strongest and most anticipated hurricane ever recorded in June. At one point, it reached Category 5 as it passed through the Caribbean. Even as a Category 4, it has affected thousands of people in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, Martinique, Saint Lucia, and Trinidad and Tobago. Media reports indicate seven deaths as of July 4th and several people missing. The Copernicus Emergency Management Service has produced three maps showing significant damage to the islands' infrastructure. Power outages and lack of drinking water are also reported. Union Island, part of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, suffered almost total devastation. Beryl is forecasted to pass south of the Cayman Islands on July 4th as a Category 2 hurricane and make landfall on the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico on July 5th. #CADENAInternacional, whose mission is to provide hand in hand aid to those in need, is closely monitoring the situation and is prepared to take action. If you, your company, or organization are interested in helping, please contact alianzas@cadena.ngo. Your donation will make a significant difference in our mission to heal the world. Sources: GDACS, Relief Web #HurricaneBeryl #DonateWithCause #HumanitarianAid #InternationalHumanitarianAid

We're closely monitoring Hurricane #Helene. With forecasts anticipating impact to the U.S. Gulf Coast in the form of a major hurricane this week, being prepared remains important. Review your emergency plans with your family, assemble your disaster kit, and take steps to secure your home and your business. For more tips and guidance, visit our disaster resources page 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ePHDsnUb #TheBaldwinGroup #ProtectingThePossible

Some helpful information in case you are in the path of the storm.

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.

Hurricane season begins June Ist and lasts until November 30th. Get prepared by creating a family disaster plan and emergency supply kit. In addition, make an inventory of all the items in your home. Remember to keep your gas tanks halfway full during hurricane season, in case you have to evacuate with little notice. Identify where you could go ahead of time if told to evacuate: a family member's home in another town, a hotel, or a shelter. Keep telephone numbers and maps to each location on hand. If you need help getting out of town before a storm, dial 2-1-1 to register for evacuation assistance.

***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.

As Hurricane Helene barrels toward the Florida Panhandle, the American Red Cross is working closely with partners and officials across Florida and Georgia to finalize response plans and urges everyone to make their storm preparations now. The Red Cross is rapidly mobilizing some 275 trained disaster workers, truckloads of supplies and dozens of shelters to help people in Florida and Georgia in the face of Helene. Red Crossers are preparing dozens of evacuation shelters along the Florida Panhandle. More shelter teams are on stand-by in case they are needed. In addition to trailers of disaster supplies pre-positioned earlier this year, the Red Cross is preparing some 30,000 snacks and 15,000 ready-to-eat meals, as well as emergency response vehicles. Right now, communities are preparing for potentially life-threatening impacts. The Red Cross urgently needs the support of the public to plan for and respond to disasters. You can help by making a financial donation or an appointment to give blood or platelets by visiting redcross.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

#Carriacou in the Caribbean was flattened by Hurricane Beryl on Monday. Most of the houses are plywood and tin. They've been blown apart. There are c.15,000 people on Carriacou and the other small islands around there. They have no water, shelter or food. The sea surface temperature is c.2oC over normal; Beryl is the earliest hurricane in recent records. There are two excellent videos by Jonathan Petramala here: https://lnkd.in/e89eu9Zx https://lnkd.in/eH6qmTgW If you want to support there are dozens of GoFundMe campaigns - I've found this one by Island Windjammers (who ship cargo around the Windward Islands under sail) where they are offering to use the funds to buy supplies which they will then ship for free - credit to Island Windjammers, Inc. https://lnkd.in/eYgukNsB #hurricaneberyl #support #rebuild #caribbean #extremeweather #climate #climatechange #hurricane #charity

As we prepare for the potential impact of Hurricane Helene on the Florida Panhandle, it's crucial to prioritize safety and preparedness. The blog post my colleague, Cari (Logan) Cullen, and I wrote for #NationalPreparednessMonth is particularly relevant. Please stay informed and follow guidance from local authorities. Our thoughts are with Florida and all potentially affected areas. For those looking to assist in the recovery efforts for post-Hurricane Helene, consider contributing to the CDP Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund. Your support makes a difference in aiding those affected by disasters. #CDP4Recovery #Funds4Disaster #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterRecovery Link to support: https://lnkd.in/gAQ_3AbU Link for more information: https://lnkd.in/gdJ-Zazt