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Texas Businesses and Residents, We're Here to Support You! In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, SBA disaster assistance loans are available to help you recover. Whether you're a homeowner, nonprofit, or small business, let's navigate this recovery together. Learn More & Apply - See link in comments #HurricaneBeryl #SBAAssistance #GeorgeCPAFirm #TexasStrong #Houston #Texas #Support #Rebuild #SmallBusinessGrowth

Disaster recovery is as nuanced as it is costly, especially in a region like Greater Houston. Unfortunately, recent storms are unlikely to be the end of our challenges. As we all contribute to help our neighbors rebuild and recover from devastating floods and winds, we must also focus on creating resiliency and bolstering our region for future disasters. The Severe Weather and Derecho Fund run by the Greater Houston Disaster Alliance, a partnership between United Way of Greater Houston and Greater Houston Community Foundation, supports immediate recovery for Greater Houston's most financially vulnerable populations, while also helping to prepare them for future disasters. ~75% of funds will support long-term recovery efforts, including home repair and resource navigation, and ~25% will support immediate relief through emergency flexible financial assistance. Before you start your long weekend, I encourage you to learn more about the fund and consider making a donation to support our neighbors. Support recovery: https://lnkd.in/gTEFEQmX #DerechoRecovery

"In the midst of all this destruction, there are stories of hope and survival. Neighbors are helping neighbors, strangers are becoming friends, and admidst the rubble, there's a sense of unity and determindation to rebuild." -Newsbreak Informing our community about the recent federal disaster declaration for Minnesota due to severe storms and flooding. Designated as DR-4797-MN, this declaration enables access to crucial resources and support for affected individuals, families, and local governments. Multiple counties including Blue Earth, Carver, Cass, Cook, Cottonwood, and many others have been designated for public assistance. These areas are eligible for federal funds to help with emergency work and repairs of disaster-damaged facilities. Residents in the affected areas can apply for financial aid and direct services to support recovery efforts. State, local, tribal, and certain non-profit organizations are eligible for assistance to address emergency work and infrastructure repairs. Learn more about the Public Assistance Program on FEMA's website. At ERS, we specialize in in CDBG-DR Case Management, ensuring help reaches those in need. Our team is committed to providing technical support with empathy and trauma-informed care throughout the recovery process. Stay informed and safe. Let's come together to support our communities in these challenging times. #Minnesota #FEMA #DisasterRelief #CommunitySupport #StormRecovery #DR4797MN https://lnkd.in/eF-P7HUQ Michael G.

The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance has established the Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund to support individuals and families affected by the severe storms, derecho winds, tornadoes, and flooding events that occurred between April 26 and May 17, 2024. Donate here: https://lnkd.in/gfFH-y_a On May 18, 2024, President Joe Biden approved a Major Disaster Declaration for these combined events impacting multiple counties, including Harris and Montgomery counties, making federal assistance available to support local recovery efforts. The Fund will complement these efforts by providing funds to local nonprofits to provide emergency financial assistance, home repair, and assistance accessing resources services. The Severe Weather and Derecho Recovery Fund will serve uninsured and underinsured low-to-moderate income families (ALICE population) in the affected counties of Harris, Montgomery, and Waller, focusing on disproportionately impacted zip codes and vulnerable populations.

Support the San Diego Flood Recovery Fund Your donation assists San Diegans affected by the January 22, 2024 floods with long-term recovery. Long-Term Recovery In partnership with the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services, the San Diego Flood Recovery Fund assists San Diegans affected by the January 22, 2024 floods with long-term recovery. Funds will be used to assist with home repairs, unmet needs, and program operation costs, providing temporary housing for those whose homes are uninhabitable. The money raised will be given to San Diego Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOAD) which has been actively supporting flood survivors since early February 2024. To date, VOAD’s efforts have restored hundreds of homes to be safe and habitable. For questions about the San Diego County Flood Recovery Fund, please contact Valerie Brown, Chair, Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD), San Diego at admin@communityrecoveryteam.org.

For those affected by Hurricane Idalia, it is important to submit an SBA Loan Application. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors. SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and certain private nonprofit organizations. Read the full press release at, https://hubs.ly/Q022pcMN0 #Idalia

As flood season approaches, nonprofits are gearing up to ensure the safety and resilience of communities. Check out the invaluable resource at https://lnkd.in/erQq-ui for expert guidance on flood preparedness. Let's join hands to safeguard lives and property! #FloodPrep #CommunityResilience #NonprofitAction #AnswerNetNonprofit

Before you head into the long weekend, PLEASE GIVE to the Derecho Recovery Fund to support our neighbors recover: https://lnkd.in/gUkvdz2Z More than a million of us were recently impacted by power outages caused by rain, flooding, straight-line (derecho) winds, and tornadoes between April 26 - May 17. The long-lasting and material impact of this disaster is narrow, but deep. As of May 22, 2024, the Texas Department of Emergency Management iSTAT damage assessment indicates that there have been 836 validated homes impacted by this disaster, of which 336 were major/destroyed, 244 minor and 255 affected across Harris, Montgomery, Waller, Counties. In addition, United Way of Greater Houston's 2-1-1 call center has received 9,392 calls from April 26 - May 21, with food pantries/feeding centers, shelters, FEMA assistance, and disaster related cash grants as the primary services requested. The Connective Needs Assessment survey has received 656 reports of need related to the disaster, with reports of 318 homes damaged and primary needs for food and water, utilities, and financial assistance. In addition, 59,609 FEMA registrations have been validated for Harris County alone. Emergency management officials report that the numbers are rising daily and have not yet plateaued. We know so many families live on the financial edge in Houston. The Derecho Fund will support disaster recovery for uninsured or underinsured low-to-moderate income families in the City of Houston and Harris, Montgomery, and Waller Counties, focused on disproportionately impacted zip codes and vulnerable populations. The Fund will complement efforts by FEMA, SBA and others by providing funds to local nonprofits to provide emergency financial assistance, home repair, and resource navigation services to support impacted families access public and private resources available to support recovery. Thank you to our incredible Disaster Recovery Council: Bob Harvey, Donna Sims Wilson, Patra Brannon-Isaac, Todd Denton, Mike Kolby, Y. Ping Sun, and Tony Torres. Thank you to the lead sponsors that made the Disaster Alliance happen - Enbridge and Phillips 66 - especially Regan Kasman and Courtney Meadows for being such champions. We wouldn't be this ready without you! And HUGE appreciation for our incredible Disaster Alliance team that has pulled together around the clock to launch: Stephen Maislin, Amanda McMillian, Mary Vazquez, Sara Martinez, Brooke Campbell, CNP, CVA, Dr. Angel Harris, Kevin Pickett, Rachel Young, MBA, Henry Adaso, Nadia Valliani, Jessica Davison, Chelsea Cheung, Jaideep Hebbar, Mike Pawson and so many others who are supporting, activating, championing to serve our community including our colleagues at Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management and City of Houston Office of Emergency Management who are working alongside us to activate and launch!

Thank you to all the food retailers for your incredible generosity and quick response in the face of this devastating flooding. Let's continue to support and care for one another during these challenging times. SPAR South Africa Pick n Pay The Shoprite Group of Companies Woolworths #retailors #Foodsafety #care #kindness #foodsafety #managementsystem #compliance #inspections #worldfoodsafetyday #foodsafetyandhygiene #saferfood #health  #wfsd #foodsafetyculture #foodsafetyfirst #culturechange #worldfoodsafetyday #fooddefense #foodsafetyculture #haccp #petrochemicalretail  #supermarkets #foodhygiene #foodhandling #foodprep #foodborneillness #retailers #retailmanagement #iso22000 #retailers #leader #foodsafety #foodandbeverageindustry #foodbusiness #foodfraud #conveniencestores #foodsafety #foodsafetyleader #retail #procurementmanager #procurement #food #safetyculture #microbiology #consumerprotection #consumerlaw #consumerbehavior #labelling #foodlegislation #regulationR638 #foodregulations #foodlabels #foodsafety #testing #microbiology #swabs #microtesting #development #compliance #inspections #auditors #foodsafety #inspections #foodsafetystandards #managementsystems #bestpractices #legislation #foodsafetyaudits #hygiene #safety #foodretail #qsr , #hospitality #catering #petroleum #auditing #R638 #SANS10049 #foodsafetyprogramme #GFSI

For those affected by Hurricane Idalia, it is important to submit an SBA Loan Application. SBA disaster loans are the largest source of federal disaster recovery funds for survivors. SBA offers long-term, low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and certain private nonprofit organizations. Read the full press release at, https://hubs.ly/Q022pqbc0 #Idalia