The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Post

In 2022, Hurricane Fiona caused extensive damage in Atlantic Canada and eastern Quebec. To help affected communities and businesses rebuild, resume economic activity and adapt so as to be prepared for future extreme weather events, the Government of Canada established the Hurricane Fiona Recovery Fund (HFRF). In Quebec, the Fund was coordinated by CED. Today, we announced that 20 affected organizations in the Îles-de-la-Madeleine and Gaspésie, including 5 municipal governments, received financial assistance under the HFRF that allowed them to: • meet their immediate needs and thus recover more quickly from the consequences of Hurricane Fiona; and • take steps to reduce their vulnerability to future extreme events, including improving climate comfort centres. For more information: https://lnkd.in/exqb8qnA #CED #CEDSupport #EconomicDevelopment #Gaspesie #MagadalenIslands

As we gear up for the 2024 hurricane season, The Salvation Army's Emergency Disaster Services teams are enhancing their readiness through intensive training and strategic partnerships with agencies like FEMA. 🌀🛠️ 💬 Chris Farrand highlights the importance of this initiative: "By continuing to invest in the emotional, mental, and spiritual care of our own EDS responders and partner agencies, we are then able to better care for those impacted by disasters and support them as they take their steps towards resiliency and recovery." 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eG5UAuvE

PSA: Natural Disasters (like hurricanes) can be experienced as traumatic. They can also be triggering for trauma survivors. As folks are navigating Hurricane Helene (and other emergencies) please keep in mind that the experience and effects on each of us can vary wildly - but all are valid. Please extend empathy and understanding when possible. #TraumaInformed #TraumaInformedWorkplaces #HRCommunity #EmpathyAtWork

"The entire house seemed to be coming apart. My husband shouted 'RUN', and we raced towards the hospital. When we emerged...we were on a different island". It's been eleven weeks since Hurricane Beryl devastated St Vincent and the Grenadines, and Shanika's story still breaks our hearts. Our teams quickly mobilised, with respect going to MapAction, World Food Programme, World Central Kitchen and other key partners for their swift response. Our Responders are still there, and have been working tirelessly in collaboration with many, including working alongside the National Emergency Management Organization, Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA), Water Mission, Sol Relief, and the incredible people of Union Island to restore their lives and homes. This effort has been further strengthened by our recent MOU with NEMO, ensuring a more streamlined and effective disaster response across the region. We couldn't have achieved this without the unwavering support of our donors, volunteer Responders, and partners. Read more about our response to Hurricane Beryl, and see how you can support our work: https://lnkd.in/gF26iAad Image of Responders salvaging valuables and sentimental items from destroyed homes - captured by Responder Mark Atton 📷 . #disasterresponse #humanitarianresponse #humanitarians #ngos #volunteers #hurricaneberyl #hurricanerelief #caribbeanrecovery #unionIsland

Partnerships are key!

Hurricane Helene: A Call for Solidarity and Support In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many communities across the U.S. are grappling with the devastation caused by severe winds, flooding, and widespread damage. Homes, businesses, and vital infrastructure have been heavily impacted, leaving thousands displaced and in need of urgent assistance. As we witness the resilience of those affected, it's a reminder that in moments of crisis, we must stand together. Here are a few ways to make a difference: 1. Donate to local relief efforts and national organizations helping those impacted. 2. Volunteer where possible to support recovery efforts in affected areas. 3. Advocate for climate resilience and better disaster preparedness. To everyone affected by Hurricane Helene, our thoughts are with you. Together, we will overcome these challenges, rebuild stronger, and support each other through this difficult time. Stay safe, stay informed, and let’s continue to uplift our communities. #HurricaneHelene #DisasterRelief #CommunitySupport #ClimateResilience #TogetherWeRebuild

Communities affected by Hurricane Helene need help immediately, and relief efforts are already underway. If you can, please consider supporting these 9 organizations that are providing emergency relief and preparing for long-term recovery: https://lnkd.in/ecQAM29Y

Malibu had an earthquake this morning, Southern California (and elsewhere) is battling multiple wildfires and the Gulf coast was struck by another hurricane yesterday. Disasters can, do and will happen anywhere, anytime. If one of these events happened in your area today, would you know what to do? Would you be able to act quickly and safely? If you had to evacuate, what then? What about the day after? THIS is why preparedness is so important! And it doesn't have to be hard: start by thinking about what you'd need if you had to leave your home for 3 days. Visit the link in the comments to learn more and prepare your household today! #NationalPreparednessMonth

One of the biggest challenges for families and children in a disaster is displacement due to damage and destruction of housing. This disproportionally impacts families who live paycheck-to-paycheck, are on public assistance, or have nowhere to go. While emergency shelters provide "temporary" relief, these families and their children are known to become "more vulnerable" after these incidents. Here are four highly recommended resources to help inform your personal and community local planning and preparedness efforts: Helping Families Deal with the Stress of Relocation After a Disaster (ATSDR) https://lnkd.in/gGngXqZ5 Human Services and Disaster Displacement (HHS) Report https://lnkd.in/gP4nrYnr Understanding Post-Disaster Social Services for Children and Families (ACF) https://lnkd.in/g5nuusZR National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. 2021. Exploring Disaster Human Services for Children and Youth: From Hurricane Katrina to the Paradise Wildfires: Proceedings of a Workshop Series. https://lnkd.in/g9nJHzG6

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our team at Shield and Castle is closely monitoring key damage indicators to understand where infrastructure enhancements are needed, particularly across Georgia, where many of our clients are located. So many lives have been impacted and forever changed, and our mission is to fortify communities to lessen those impacts. We are mobilizing our team and resources to be on the ground soon to support recovery efforts. It's often the rural communities that are hardest hit and most overlooked. As we assist these areas, we encourage you to donate to organizations prioritizing rural recovery. Jeremy Locke and his team at Aerial Recovery, an organization I have personally worked with, is on the ground clearing roads as we speak and is a great place to donate right now. Together, we can build stronger, more resilient communities ready to withstand whatever comes next. #resilience #disasterrecovery #ruralcommunities #HurricaneHelene #infrastructure #Georgia #climatechange #climateresilience #climateadaptation #stormpreparedness #criticalinfrastructure #sustainability #climatemitigation #renewableenergy #Florida https://lnkd.in/gJ7RbYCN