Wise Giving Wednesday: Three Phases of Help for Hurricane Helene (via Give.org). https://lnkd.in/dNiq832p

Industry mobilizes to help victims of Hurricane Helene. Check out our story below to see just several examples of how the industry comes together to serve those in need. https://lnkd.in/eMKkD7s8

Feeling incredibly fortunate right now to be out of the path of Hurricane Milton, especially after the devastation of Helene. Florida colleagues- may you and your loved ones remain safe and protected. For those that would like to understand how you can help, here is a list of organizations that are local and regional and can have direct impact: https://lnkd.in/gJdPhBb4

Hurricane Help for Federal Employees The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association is a sponsoring organization of FEAA. Below is information on how to give to support FEAA and also federal employees impacted can apply for assistance. #narfe @narfe From Helene to Milton: FEEA Stands with Feds Hurricane Milton is projected to bring damaging winds and life-threatening storm surge to Florida. Here's how you can help: Federal employees and their families may face significant challenges in the aftermath of this storm. Following Hurricane Helene, FEEA is providing disaster relief grants to federal employees across six states, assisting with temporary lodging and storm-related damage. FEEA is again ready to provide support through our Disaster Relief Grants, helping feds cover the costs of temporary lodging, critical home repairs, and replacement mattresses. But we need your support! Back-to-back hurricanes will strain FEEA’s resources. Join us in bringing our #FedsHelpingFeds mission to life and to help federal employees impacted by both Hurricanes Helene and Milton.

A message from Michael Parker, USMC Veteran, Founder/CEO- Second Chance Rehabilitation Ranch, Host- Second Chance Podcast Follow and connect with him on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn https://lnkd.in/ghr2-WQb Operation: Hurricane Relief Project Refit Second Chance Rehabilitation Ranch Devildog Canine As many of you know, the western North Carolina and eastern Tennessee regions were left devastated by Hurricane Helene. Second Chance Rehabilitation Ranch, an organization dedicated to helping end veteran and first responder suicides, has teamed up with Project Refit, an organization with a similar mission, and Devildog Canine to support the relief efforts in these areas. While our government declines to aid our fellow Americans in distress, the burden falls upon us, the American people to come to their rescue. We are coordinating with other allies already on the ground and are preparing to launch multiple teams of veterans, first responders, and other highly trained personnel to assist in the aid and recovery process. Our teams will be mobilizing November 1st and we need YOUR support! We understand that many want to do good and support our brothers and sisters in need, but do not know how. There are multiple ways you can support Operation: Hurricane Relief. 1. Volunteer: If you are a veteran, first responder, or highly trained personnel, reach out and join us on the mission. We have multiple teams deploying from across the nation so please give us a call to connect with a team near you. 2. Donate supplies and equipment: We have multiple dropoff locations across the country including: Philadelphia, Iowa, Illinois, Arkansas, and North Carolina. Attached is a list of supplies needed by our volunteers and those suffering on the ground. You can drop off your donations by reaching out to your closest point of contact or taking it to the nearest dropoff location. 3. Financial donation: Financial donations will go towards purchasing additional supplies needed by our teams of volunteers, transportation, and equipment needed. Donations can be made through Project Refit, a 501(c)3 organization. Donation Project Refit 501(c)3 82-2163506

Hurricane Helene. The storm has come and gone, however, the recovery continues. And the damage, trauma continues. 🇺🇸In times like these, the essential need for dependable connectivity becomes especially clear. Our communities rely on communications and #FirstNet is there with and for you. 🤝 #ResponseOperationsGroup (ROG) #NetworkDisasterRecovery (NDR) #PeopleHelpingPeople #MORD Mobilized Operations Readiness Deployment 🇺🇸

As Hurricane Milton, a potentially devastating Category 5 storm, makes landfall near Siesta Key, Florida, the urgency of preparedness peaks for residents and businesses alike. In the wake of this storm, states of emergency have been declared across several Florida cities, underscoring the severity of the situation. The impacts of Hurricane Milton, following hot on the heels of Hurricane Helene, are expected to be far-reaching, with dire projections for both infrastructure and community safety along the Gulf Coast. History has shown us that storms of this magnitude not only disrupt daily life; they reshape entire communities. It's essential that we prioritize safety and swift adherence to evacuation orders and emergency protocols while extending support to neighbors who may be more vulnerable. In the days ahead, as recovery efforts begin, we'll learn invaluable lessons about resilience and community fortitude in the face of natural disasters. Stay safe, Florida. Your well-being is paramount during this critical time.

A quick informational guide on how to help victims of Hurricane Helene from Massachusetts and unaffected areas. Read here:

**HURRICANE RELIEF** Please share this news with your LinkedIn contacts that were affected by either Hurricane Helene or Hurricane Milton. COMCAST is providing additional cash and in-kind contributions to support the recovery efforts post Helene and Milton. You may know someone who will benefit from our support of the Florida Disaster Fund and the 11 community-based organizations that are listed in this news wire article. Together We Can Grow Back BETTER Than Ever!! #HurricaneRelief #NBCUniversal #comcastbusiness #iworkforcomcast

After the devastating events of Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, survivors need help and support more than ever. Homes, businesses, and entire communities have been destroyed, leaving people without shelter, livelihoods, and a sense of security. Entire communities are facing the unimaginable, as the world they once knew has been wiped away. For many, the hardest part isn’t just what was lost—it’s the overwhelming uncertainty of how to move forward, how to rebuild, and how to heal. The trauma from these storms will last long after the physical damage is repaired, as survivors grapple with the emotional scars that remain. Survivors face overwhelming challenges as they work to rebuild not only their homes but also their sense of stability and well-being. At ERS, we are committed to training disaster response professionals with trauma-informed skills. This approach blends emotional and practical recovery strategies, ensuring survivors receive ethical, culturally sensitive care. By offering personalized support and focusing on both the immediate needs and the emotional impact, ERS helps survivors rebuild their lives with resilience and dignity. Our "Emapthy in Motion" training program is the key to providing survivors the tools and support they need to rise from devastation with strength and hope. #DisasterRelief #TraumaInformedCare #Resilience #EmpathyInMotion #CDBGDR #HUDServices #ERSResponse #CompassionateCare #RecoveryAndRebuild #LongTermRecovery #MentalHealthSupport #ERSRecovery #TogetherWeRecover #ERS #EmpoweredRecoverySolutions #DRCA #CorporatePartnerWithASFPM #ASFPM ersolutionsco.com Michael G.