Tejano Center for Community Concerns’ Post

Day 2 after hurricane in Houston: “Disaster Community” has begun. 5 families from our church — and two from outside — have spent the day in our home. We have power when most don’t. We have shared meals, sung songs, and sat and talked. We are preparing sleeping arrangements for all. Our church has facilitated housing for many and are making sure that members are safe and cool. During our time together, we reflected on why we don’t spend more time with the people we care about most. The answer: convenience and habit and the pull of isolation. Isolation is destroyed in Disaster Communities. I would submit that this is exactly what our country needs most. We have republicans and democrats eating together and watching kids (and dogs). We are not watching the news or social media. What if our nation operated like Disaster Communities? What if we cared more about connecting and sharing and less about all that divides? What would it take to keep this approach beyond the disaster? #hurricane #houston #disaster #community

As #HurricaneIdalia makes landfall, Florida community foundations are responding by launching disaster relief funds to support impacted communities. Learn more about how you can help. Community Foundation of Sarasota County Manatee Community Foundation

🏡 Embracing the Florida lifestyle comes with its unique challenges, including the looming presence of hurricanes. Are you prepared for what the 2024 hurricane season may bring? 🌀 - Florida Realtors stand ready to guide you through the storm. - My Safe Florida Home Program offers vital assistance for homeowners to fortify their properties against hurricanes. - Knowledge is key - learn the do's and don'ts of buying a resilient home and how to safeguard your investment. - In times of disaster, Realtors go beyond transactions, providing support, volunteering, and aiding in community recovery efforts. Let's weather the storm together, ensuring your home is a safe haven no matter what comes our way. 🌟💪 #FloridaRealEstate #HurricanePreparedness #CommunitySupport #ResilientHomes #RealtorResponsibility #SafeFloridaHomes

This #HurricanePreparedness Week, consider how your time and skills can help others facing desperate circumstances after a storm. While good intentions are essential, effective disaster response requires trained volunteers who are equipped to handle demanding situations. Affiliating with vetted nonprofits BEFORE a hurricane allows them to provide training for specific needs and ensures you can be rapidly deployed for maximum impact. Here's how you can be a valuable asset in hurricane response: ❤️Register your interest now with Texas organizations that engage volunteers during disasters at txvoad.org/volunteer ❤️Visit VolunteerTX.org to search for organizations that offer disaster response and recovery opportunities ❤️Consider trainings and certifications in first aid, heavy machinery operation, search & rescue, medical & mental health support, and other skills essential during a disaster. ❤️Connect with local schools, churches, and nonprofits in your area and ask how you can stay involved By preparing now to volunteer, you can be make a real difference when Texans need it most! #HurricanePrep #HurricaneStrong #RebuildTexas #DisasterResilience #DisasterPreparedness

As we prepare for hurricane season, it's essential to stay informed and ready. NOAA predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Check out these valuable tips to ensure you're well-prepared.

This is very true! What is your disaster recovery plan for your business?

Great tips as we all prepare!

Wildfires in Maui. Hurricane Idalia in Tampa. Tropical storm Hilary in California. They are just a few of the events in today’s era of #naturaldisasters, with 2023 poised to be a record year for US climate and weather catastrophes. While 61% of US companies have raised their total philanthropy giving for natural disasters levels in recent years, fewer than half are conducting planning exercises to prepare for future disasters. 🌀 🔥 Read our new report, produced in collaboration with E4E Relief, to learn more about Corporate America’s #disasterphilanthropy practices: https://lnkd.in/e6SbGGeP

Read my latest report for The Conference Board ESG Center, on how leading companies are responding to #naturaldisasters. #disaster #philanthropy #csr #socialimpact #corporatecitizenship #esg

we prepare for hurricane season, it's essential to stay informed and ready. NOAA predicts an above-normal 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. Check out these valuable tips to ensure you're well-prepared.