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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

This year 35 million children are under threat from the most active Atlantic Hurricane season ever ⚠ Right now, Hurricane Beryl is causing huge destruction and devastating the lives of families in the Caribbean and Latin America. The strong winds and heavy rainfalls characteristic of storms of this magnitude have torn through houses and left people with no electricity, clean water or a safe place to take refuge. And the #ClimateCrisis will only make these events become ever more frequent and continue to put children's lives at risk. That is why it's crucial to understand how best to help children in these emergencies. Do you know a child or adult these tips could help? Share our guide➡️ https://lnkd.in/e48mnVyR

"You read a report and it says 95% destroyed, but when you're driving around the island and you're seeing 95% destruction first hand... you can just see how challenging it is for those affected." 🎥 Our team is on Carriacou Island, witnessing the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, speaking to communities, and preparing our response. Watch the video below to see the current situation and the challenges faced by those affected.

This has been an active hurricane season in the Atlantic so far. Hurricanes can cause extensive damage to homes and property. Preparation measures like securing windows, reinforcing roofs, and elevating valuables can help minimize losses. Prepared individuals and businesses contribute to community resilience. A community that is collectively prepared can respond more effectively, help each other, and recover faster after a hurricane. Be sure to reach out to ACR if you've found your business facing destruction. #hurricanedamage #waterdamage #moldremediation

According to Redfin’s findings, the number of Americans who moved into disaster-prone areas in 2021 and 2022 vastly outnumbered those who moved out of those areas. For example, in the areas most prone to flooding, Redfin determined around 400,000 more people were moving in than moving out, a 103% increase from 2019 and 2020. Areas vulnerable to fires had a net influx of 446,000 people (an increase of 51%), and those suffering extreme heat swelled by 629,000 people (an increase of 17%). Lee County, Florida, which was devastated by Hurricane Ian in 2022, gained 60,000 more people than it lost.

US DISASTER RESPONSE [Florida Hurricane] Volunteers needed! We’re currently stationed in the town of Perry, Florida. Assessing the situation in the area is difficult because of the scale of the disaster. A hurricane leaves a similar yet different footprint than a tornado. Different in that it affected the whole town instead of just along one path, but similar in the sense that the damage is the same kind of damage, downed trees fell on houses and are blocking roads. Some roofs have blown off, but not as intense as a tornado. The scale of it all is mind-boggling and hard to comprehend, because it affects the whole town and this is just one town of many. Right now, the biggest need is for chainsaws and skidsteers, as well as manpower to tarp roofs. The project is open for volunteers! Click on the link below to sign up to volunteer with us in Florida. https://lnkd.in/eCCppvHX If you’d like to help but can’t volunteer, consider donating to the work there. All funds will be used to help the people who have been affected by the hurricane. https://lnkd.in/eD3HDjNi #USDisasterResponse #PCCR #Hope #Disastercleanup #HurricaneIdelia

June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Is your community ready? Developing emergency preparation plans well in advance ensures your community is prepared for the worst. Download our guide to discover key steps you can take the preserve access to critical medications during a natural disaster. https://loom.ly/5CKmgCk

DYK that strong building codes and their enforcement are the most effective mitigation a community can take, saving $11 per $1 invested? As advocates for meeting the needs of children in disasters, understanding the risks local communities face and how well they are prepared matters.💪🏥🏡🏫 Learn where hurricane coast states stand. https://lnkd.in/g3ip_6c4

June marks the beginning of hurricane season. Is your community ready? Developing emergency preparation plans well in advance ensures your community is prepared for the worst. Download our guide to discover key steps you can take the preserve access to critical medications during a natural disaster. https://loom.ly/5CKmgCk

To those affected by the Hurricane in TX there may be some help for you if you have been unable to work as it doesn't hurt to check if you have been impacted. Stay Safe everyone! From the Texas Workforce Commission IMPORTANT: HURRICANE BERYL UPDATE TWC is now accepting applications for Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) in two additional counties* as a result of severe weather due to Hurricane Beryl. Individuals with jobs affected by severe weather in Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Liberty, Matagorda, Montgomery, Nacogdoches, Orange, Polk, San Jacinto, Walker, and Wharton Counties may be eligible for DUA benefits. Apply for #benefits at (800) 939-6631 or https://lnkd.in/gde5Mixa Applications must be submitted by September 9, 2024. Learn more https://lnkd.in/gvmxmfhv *Additional counties may be added.