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Disaster Relief and Recovery

Communities around the world face short- and long-term challenges after a disaster, whether it's a wildfire, hurricane, or other tragedy. By supporting disaster relief efforts, donors can help meet the needs of these populations by embracing a strategy that includes a long-term commitment, a focus on building resilient communities, and supporting communities of color, which are often hit the hardest in a crisis. Bookmark this page; it serves as your launchpad to learn, connect, and take action.

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How To Help After A Disaster: A Conversation With Britt Lake

Read the interview below:Q: As a child, you lived through Hurricane Andrew, one of the most destructive storms to ever hit Florida. How did the experience influence your career path?A: I was 11 when Hurricane Andrew hit Miami, and I still remember the faces of the people who brought us food and gave

The Whitest Communities Most Benefit From Flood Buyouts

Researchers examined data in 500 municipalities across the US between 1990 and 2015 to come up with the first nationwide, peer-reviewed analysis of racial inequalities in the implementation of the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) flood buyout program.America’s urban areas—with long

6 Principles for Effective Disaster Giving

Disaster philanthropy in response to hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, wildfires, volcanic eruptions, and earthquakes is on the rise, just as the events themselves happen in greater frequency. Donors want to help and quickly search for ways to jump in.This was the case when the strongest hurricane to a