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Through the Flood Resilience Measurement for Communities process, Cruz Roja Mexicana I.A.P. identified community brigades as an approach to strengthen flood resilience in Tabasco. So how do community brigades increase resilience?  1. Equips volunteers with the knowledge and skills required to prepare for floods.   2. Builds community cohesion through the brigade members working as a team to identify the best ways to respond to floods.   3. Knowledge and skills are replicated over time in the community as preparedness activities become part of daily routines.   4. Encourages more community members to volunteer as part of the brigades.   5. By relaying details about the situation on the ground, community brigades can act as a bridge between local communities and municipal authorities.  More on community brigades here: https://lnkd.in/etVZhFkf International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies - IFRC Z Zurich Foundation

It’s day three of Flood Action Week, and today we explain what Work Package 3 of the RAIN project looks like: Work Package 3 - Empowering Northamptonshire for Resilience 💪🚨 In Work Package 3, we're on a mission to make Harpers Brook and Wootton Brook more resilient places for all! Join us in preparing emergency plans, establishing Resilience Champions, and forming emergency response groups. Together, we’ll empower communities to be better prepared for emergencies and take ownership of their risks. Together, we can build resilient Northamptonshire communities! 🤝🌐 #FloodPreparedness #Northants #FloodActionWeek

When the floodwaters recede, the journey to restoration begins. At Lighthouse Disaster Services, we're here to help you reclaim your home and your peace of mind. 🏡 #LighthouseDisasterServices #FloodRestoration #RestoringHope

When disaster strikes, Apex Restoration DKI is here to help put the pieces back together. We are your one stop disaster cleanup and restoration resource for both commercial and residential losses.  #EmergencyRestoration #restoration #TeamWork #ReadytoServe #disasterrecovery

🌍 This Earth Day, let's reflect on the vital role of equity in disaster relief. S&T and the Coastal Resilience Center of Excellence are proactively addressing the impacts of severe hurricanes on marginalized communities. Our mission: to ensure equity in disaster relief methods. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3QfrT7g #EarthDay #DisasterRelief #Equity

Due to the devastating storms that swept across Oklahoma last week, there are some emergency resources for libraries and cultural institutions that may have been affected. If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. Cultural institutions and arts organizations affected by the storms and tornadoes can call the National Heritage Responders hotline: 202.661.8068. The National Heritage Responders, a team of trained conservators and collections care professionals administered by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation, are available 24/7 to provide advice and guidance. Members of the public who have questions about saving family heirlooms can email the National Heritage Responders at NHRpublichelpline@culturalheritage.org. HENTF’s Save Your Family Treasures guidance is available at Save Your Family Treasures | FEMA.gov Downloadable FEMA fact sheets “After the Flood: Advice for Salvaging Damaged Family Treasures” and “Salvaging Water-Damaged Family Valuables and Heirlooms,” are available in multiple languages. Questions? Please email fema-hentf@fema.dhs.gov 

The Riefenstahl home and short-term rental, Casa Patron in Alto, NM, survived the Blue 2, Southfork and Salt fires but the whole area is a disaster with infrastructure and jobs just beginning their recovery. Thank goodness for FEMA supporting recovery. FEMA's Commitment to Alto, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, and Mescalero Apache Reservation In the wake of the recent devastating fires and floods, FEMA is stepping up to provide critical assistance to individuals and businesses in Alto, Ruidoso, Ruidoso Downs, and the Mescalero Apache Reservation. 🏠 Housing Assistance: Providing temporary housing solutions and financial support for repairs to help families return to safe and sanitary living conditions. 💼 Business Support: Offering grants and low-interest loans to help local businesses rebuild and recover, ensuring the community's economic resilience. 🛠️ Infrastructure Restoration: Collaborating with local authorities to repair and restore essential infrastructure, including roads, bridges, and utilities, crucial for community connectivity and daily life. 🤝 Community Outreach: Engaging with residents to ensure they are aware of the available resources and support, including emotional and mental health services to cope with the aftermath of these disasters. 📢 Information and Guidance: Setting up Disaster Recovery Centers to provide personalized assistance, answer questions, and guide individuals through the application process for aid. #DisasterRecovery #CommunitySupport #FEMA #Resilience #Recovery #Alto #Ruidoso #RuidosoDowns #MescaleroApache #casapatronalto

It is National Preparedness Month. Do you have a trusted Restoration Partner in place? Preparedness today can make all the difference when disaster strikes tomorrow.  Let's talk about how I can help you be better prepared for when property damage occurs at your property. Rainbow Restoration of South & West Suburbs #nationalpreparednessmonth #restoration

When disaster strikes, every second counts. Ensure a swift and efficient recovery for your business or government with the help of commercial restoration professionals. Joe Johnson and Commercial Restoration Services are here to support you throughout the spring and summer months of 2024. #QuickRecovery #CommercialRestoration

Have you heard about the new improvements FEMA is making to the Benefit-Cost Analysis criteria? Here’s what Carlos J. Castillo, Tidal Basin’s President of Federal Services, had to say about it: "With FEMA's recent updates to the Benefit-Cost Analysis criteria, I see a positive shift in how we approach disaster preparedness and mitigation. By reducing the discount rate and streamlining the grant process for smaller projects, FEMA is making it easier for a wider array of initiatives to move forward. These changes will help ensure that more communities can effectively enhance their resilience against the inevitable challenges posed by natural disasters." Learn more about the updates here: https://zurl.co/DVO0 #DisasterResponse #Preparedness