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Gulf Coast residents impacted by #HurricaneBeryl have been approved by the Federal Emergency Management Agency! Please apply at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or call 1-800-621-3362 for support today! "Release Date: July 12, 2024 WASHINGTON -- President Biden amended the Major Disaster Declaration for Texas on July 12 authorizing additional federal assistance to disaster survivors to help aid in their recovery from Hurricane Beryl which occurred July 5-9, 2024. Survivors who are uninsured or underinsured can register for assistance that may include funding to repair or replace their homes, temporary housing, access to low-interest loans or other programs to help them jumpstart their recovery. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker and Wharton counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Benjamin Abbott has been named Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if requested by the state and warranted by the results of further assessments. Residents and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov or by calling 1-800-621-3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service."

While we hope you never need us, The #SalvationArmy Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) will always be there in the wake of a catastrophic event, ready to support and rebuild. Learn more about how EDS helps during times of crisis:

This is such an important story! And one that illustrates just how slow change can be … and yet it’s possible. As someone who deploys into disasters to provide disaster mental health and stress management support through a non profit called Green Cross Academy of Traumatology, I’ve seen first hand and talked with people who have devastating losses and are trying to get help. The process and paperwork is foreign to them, the wait seems like eternity and the ability to reason, take in new information and simply to think is compromised due to the trauma of the experience even separate from the loss of something as core to themselves and their families as their homes. People who live in remote communities have a resilience that isn’t always matched in other locations so a complete sense of helplessness is even harder to deal with. When the “help” has so many barriers it becomes more than many can manage, they sometimes give up. These changes will make a difference. They won’t fix everything, but they will help those who will be impacted by disaster in the future. Thank you to everyone who doesn’t give up when things need to change. #greencrossacademyoftraumatology #mentalhealth #emergencymanagement #disasterrecovery

My first exposure to a disaster was witnessing the aftermath of a tornado in Barrie, Ontario, in 1985. Fast-forward to 2007, and during my studies, I found myself educating the wives of British soldiers at CFB Suffield about the risks of tornados and what actions to take should one ever come through the base. Over the years, our military family has lived in various locations, each bringing unique risks that found us experiencing emergencies first-hand. 1997 - Winnipeg Floods 2003 - Blackout in Toronto 2005 - London, UK subway bombing (living on a British Forces base) 2008 - Blizzard in Southern Alberta (Suffield) 2012 - Grassfires in Lethbridge (daughter#1 attending U of L) 2018 - Wildfires in Kelowna (daughter #3 attending UBCO) 2023 - Yellowknife Wildfire (daughter #3 evacuated) We've also had family experience the impacts of hurricanes and tropical storms in Nova Scotia and Quebec. It's no wonder I became interested in disaster and emergency management! We live in a vast country with many risks at our doorstep. Nobody thinks it will happen to them, but it does. Understand what risks are in your area and learn what actions you can take to protect yourselves and your families. Let's keep everyone safe. #EPWeek2024. #BePrepared. #KnowTheRisks. #HaveAPlan. #MakeAKit. #StayInformed. #ReadyForAnything

📢 Michigan's response to the May tornadoes highlights the need for strong local leadership! 🌪️ FEMA may have denied relief, but Michigan is stepping up with disaster aid for 17 counties. As your candidate for Plainfield Township Trustee, I’m committed to advocating for better preparedness and swift local response during emergencies. Learn more about this important issue and how we can work together to protect our community: https://lnkd.in/gpEHetzr Follow my campaign page for updates and join the conversation! #DisasterRelief #ActionNowFromAtoZ

As we begin hurricane season, it's crucial to prioritize preparedness and preemptive measures to safeguard your business and community. Don't get caught off guard; here are some key tips to help you stay one step ahead: ✔Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Establish protocols for communication, evacuation, and resource management. Update and review these plans routinely. ✔Back Up Essential Data: Prevent data loss by having digital backups of all essential files and materials off-site. ✔Stock Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have necessities such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, mobile phone chargers, and first aid supplies. ✔Build a Team: Assign roles and responsibilities for all team members and employ any third-party partners you need to ensure focus on training and communication. ✔Stay Informed: Monitor authoritative sources like the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, and local news outlets. ✔Consider Temporary Shelters & Evacuation Facilities: Partner with service providers like Lodging Solutions and Industrial Tents for rapid-response shelters, temporary housing, and full-service mobile facilities. #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneSeason #WildfireSeasonTips #LodgingSolutions #IndustrialTentSystems #disastermanagement #DisasterRecovery

As we begin hurricane season, it's crucial to prioritize preparedness and preemptive measures to safeguard your business and community. Don't get caught off guard; here are some key tips to help you stay one step ahead: ✔Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Establish protocols for communication, evacuation, and resource management. Update and review these plans routinely. ✔Back Up Essential Data: Prevent data loss by having digital backups of all essential files and materials off-site. ✔Stock Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have necessities such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, mobile phone chargers, and first aid supplies. ✔Build a Team: Assign roles and responsibilities for all team members and employ any third-party partners you need to ensure focus on training and communication. ✔Stay Informed: Monitor authoritative sources like the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, and local news outlets. ✔Consider Temporary Shelters & Evacuation Facilities: Partner with service providers like Lodging Solutions and Industrial Tents for rapid-response shelters, temporary housing, and full-service mobile facilities. #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneSeason #WildfireSeasonTips #LodgingSolutions #IndustrialTentSystems #disastermanagement #DisasterRecovery

As we begin hurricane season, it's crucial to prioritize preparedness and preemptive measures to safeguard your business and community. Don't get caught off guard; here are some key tips to help you stay one step ahead: ✔Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Establish protocols for communication, evacuation, and resource management. Update and review these plans routinely. ✔Back Up Essential Data: Prevent data loss by having digital backups of all essential files and materials off-site. ✔Stock Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have necessities such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, mobile phone chargers, and first aid supplies. ✔Build a Team: Assign roles and responsibilities for all team members and employ any third-party partners you need to ensure focus on training and communication. ✔Stay Informed: Monitor authoritative sources like the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, and local news outlets. ✔Consider Temporary Shelters & Evacuation Facilities: Partner with service providers like Lodging Solutions and Industrial Tents for rapid-response shelters, temporary housing, and full-service mobile facilities. #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneSeason #WildfireSeasonTips #LodgingSolutions #IndustrialTentSystems #disastermanagement #DisasterRecovery

As we begin hurricane season, it's crucial to prioritize preparedness and preemptive measures to safeguard your business and community. Don't get caught off guard; here are some key tips to help you stay one step ahead: ✔Develop a Comprehensive Plan: Establish protocols for communication, evacuation, and resource management. Update and review these plans routinely. ✔Back Up Essential Data: Prevent data loss by having digital backups of all essential files and materials off-site. ✔Stock Emergency Supplies: Ensure you have necessities such as water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, mobile phone chargers, and first aid supplies. ✔Build a Team: Assign roles and responsibilities for all team members and employ any third-party partners you need to ensure focus on training and communication. ✔Stay Informed: Monitor authoritative sources like the National Hurricane Center, National Weather Service, and local news outlets. ✔Consider Temporary Shelters & Evacuation Facilities: Partner with service providers like Lodging Solutions and Industrial Tents for rapid-response shelters, temporary housing, and full-service mobile facilities. #DisasterPreparedness #HurricaneSeason #WildfireSeasonTips #LodgingSolutions #IndustrialTentSystems #disastermanagement #DisasterRecovery

News Release President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Florida  WASHINGTON -- FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Debby from Aug. 1, 2024, and continuing. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing and home repairs, low-cost loans to cover uninsured property losses and other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster. Federal funding is also available to state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work in Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Levy, Madison, Manatee, Sarasota, Suwannee and Taylor counties. Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide. John E. Brogan has been named the Federal Coordinating Officer for federal recovery operations in the affected areas. Additional designations may be made at a later date if warranted by the results of damage assessments. Individuals and business owners who sustained losses in the designated areas can begin applying for assistance by registering online at www.DisasterAssistance.gov, by calling 1-800-621- 3362 or by using the FEMA App. If you use a relay service, such as video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone service or others, give FEMA the number for that service.