The American Red Cross sent hundreds of disaster workers and truckloads of relief supplies to southeast Texas after Hurricane Beryl left millions of people without power while deadly heat and humidity enveloped the region. This massive power outage created an urgent need for food and water in many communities across the area. Red Cross disaster teams deployed to the region to help meet life-sustaining needs by providing not only shelter, but food and water to those in need. To read: Red Cross Responds as Hurricane Beryl Creates Dire Food Emergency in Texas, click here: https://rdcrss.org/4bCIDx8 YOU CAN HELP Please click, text or call to support Red Cross Disaster Relief and help people affected by disasters like storms, fires and countless other crises. Visit https://rdcrss.org/3YK1CBb, call 1-800-RED CROSS (800-733-2767) or text the word REDCROSS to 90999 to make a $10 donation. Your gift enables the Red Cross to prepare for, respond to and help people recover from disasters big and small.

Raven Cargo Mobilizes to Support Hurricane Beryl Relief Efforts in Texas The devastating impact of Hurricane Beryl on the Houston area and surrounding communities has been heartbreaking to witness today. In the face of this terrible crisis, Raven Cargo is proud to activate our Social Impact Team and leverage our network to provide critical support to those affected. How We're Making a Difference: -Coordinating Emergency Shipments: Our team is working around the clock to coordinate emergency shipments of essential supplies, including food, water, medical equipment, and building materials, from our generous shipper partners to organizations on the ground in Texas. -Leveraging Our Network: We're utilizing our extensive carrier network to ensure these vital supplies reach those in need as quickly and efficiently as possible. -Partnering with Local Organizations: We're collaborating with local relief organizations and community groups to identify the most urgent needs and ensure that our aid is directed where it will have the greatest impact. Our Commitment to Community: At Raven Cargo, we believe in the power of community and the importance of stepping up to help when disaster strikes. Our Social Impact Team is committed to using our resources and expertise to make a real difference in the lives of those affected by Hurricane Beryl. How You Can Help: We invite our fellow businesses, partners, and community members to join us in this effort. You can help by: -Donating: Many organizations are accepting financial contributions to support relief efforts. Every dollar counts. -Volunteering: Your time and skills can be invaluable in helping communities rebuild. -Spreading the Word: Sharing information about these efforts helps raise awareness and encourages others to get involved. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of those affected by Hurricane Beryl and help Texas communities recover and rebuild. Please Raven Cargo and ask to speak with our Social Impact team today Thank you! #RavenCargoCares #HurricaneBerylRelief #TexasStrong #transportation #shippers #3PL #supplychain

🚨 Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Louisiana in Response to Hurricane Francine 🚨 The State of Louisiana has received a Major Disaster Declaration for Hurricane Francine (FEMA-4817-DR), covering the incident period from September 9-12, 2024. This declaration includes Public Assistance for Category A (Debris Removal) and Category B (Emergency Protective Measures) with 75% federal funding available. The affected parishes include: Ascension Assumption Lafourche St. Charles St. James St. John the Baptist St. Mary Terrebonne The Sulzer Group is here to assist municipalities, government entities, and non-profits in navigating the Public Assistance (PA) process. Our expertise in disaster recovery and grant management will help you secure the necessary funds and ensure compliance every step of the way. 🛠️ How to Submit a Request for Public Assistance (RPA): Submit via LouisianaPA.com Ensure your Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is registered via SAM.gov Need help or have questions? Contact our team for expert guidance on grant management, FEMA funding, and recovery efforts. We're here to support you in rebuilding stronger. #DisasterRecovery #FEMA #PublicAssistance #HurricaneFrancine #TheSulzerGroup #Resilience #LouisianaStrong

Hurricane Beryl is making history as the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record, devastating the Caribbean and now impacting Texas and Louisiana. Our disaster team is currently monitoring the storm and assessing needs. Hurricane Beryl hit southern Texas as a Category 1 storm on Monday, causing power outages for over 2.5 million homes and resulting in at least 8 fatalities in Texas and Louisiana. Now a tropical depression, it has caused flooding, downed power lines, and uprooted trees. As it moves toward the Midwest, it threatens more flooding and tornadoes. We are in communication with local authorities as they determine what is needed. As we standby, gaining the support of corporate and community partners like you can help us focus on what we do best if we're called to deploy: providing expert leadership in volunteer and disaster relief operations to help impacted homeowners recover quickly and safely. We need corporate partners to help mobilize employee volunteers and provide financial resources when disasters like Hurricane Beryl strike. Our services are free to homeowners and focus on underserved and under-resourced communities, which requires strong corporate and community support. Your assistance can make a critical difference. Let's discuss how your company can help rebuild homes and communities after a disaster. Contact Shakura Conoly at shakura.conoly@weinspirit.org. #DisasterRelief #CorporateResponsibility #Volunteer #Inspiritus #HurricaneBeryl

In 2012, Hurricane Sandy roared through Brooklyn and floodwaters rushed into the Coney Island Hospital. Patients were evacuated after lower floors flooded and elevators failed. Arcadis took immediate action to assist with FEMA grant applications, and worked in 12-hour shifts to rebuild the hospital as a resilient, state-of-the-art facility. Disaster relief funding now enables planning for climate change and weather events in the area, and the investments will pay off as sea levels rise. Find out more about the projects that are improving quality of life in our 2024-26 strategy: https://okt.to/f7lN9S #PlanetPositiveFuture #ImprovingQualityofLife

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***CAUTION, EMERGENCY MANAGER DORK MODE*** I reviewed a situation report yesterday by Mercy Chefs for #HurricaneBeryl response. They are serving in multiple islands of the #Caribbean and in the City of Houston and across Harris County, Texas. So far, 65,000 meals + in Texas. A donated value of over $650,000 just in meals alone. (value averaged for federal meal rate) This is on top of countless disasters they have responded to across the country this year and it simply amazes me and reminds me to be thankful to those who support them financially as well as by volunteering. As an emergency manager it is easy to take for granted the work of nonprofits and imagine endless funding supply and everything comes for free. The truth is, for many nonprofits, donor fatigue and overwhelming seasons of disaster response can have a devastating impact on their ability to respond to the next disaster. While they don't charge for their service, there are avenues that #EmergencyManagement can pursue to help sustain their response. Unfortunately, many local emergency managers either aren't aware of the funding through Public Assistance, Cat B or they report to States and regions that discourage it under the guise of "how dare they ask for reimbursement." (this is more often the rule than the exception) International Association of Emergency Managers , National Emergency Management Association To build your local mass care capability, you MUST review the PAPPG guidance (Version 5 coming soon) to help you and your Finance Admin team leverage Cat B to ensure your local response isn't contingent on how a disaster season has impacted your reliable partners. Whether a local expense or a reimbursable one, you will never regret supporting nonprofits that are caring for your residents. Usually people having water and food is the last thing on your radar, but the first thing to get you hear at your after-action. If you need help digesting this, feel free to reach out to Rule One Consulting LLC at support@ruleoneconsulting.com where our consultants can help you navigate it. "Essential lessons remain consistent while new individuals continue to learn them." ~no formal attribution available Mass Care is often wrought with mistakes and "wish I would have known that" but rest assured, in the words of #BareNakedLadies Song, "Its All Been Done" Thanks to ALL the nonprofits AND their donors for carrying this burden for communities that desperately need your support.

A MAJOR hurricane rocked Florida just a few years ago… And many businesses were left scrambling or unfortunately closed. When a hurricane strikes, the disruptions to your business can be severe. Without a robust disaster recovery plan, you risk losing valuable data and critical operations. Imagine the chaos of trying to recover essential information in the aftermath of a storm. Our disaster recovery solutions provide comprehensive data backup, network redundancy, and emergency response plans to ensure you can bounce back quickly and efficiently. Don't let a hurricane wipe out your hard work. Prepare now to safeguard your business. Contact us today for a free disaster recovery assessment. https://lnkd.in/ey9QVN4 #disasterrecovery #databackup #businesscontinuity

Today, the FCC activated the Disaster Information Reporting System (DIRS) and the Mandatory Disaster Response Initiative (MDRI) in advance of Hurricane Francine making landfall in Louisiana. Communications are vital during major disasters and it’s crucial to know where the greatest impacts occur so that our First Responders can make better and more informed decisions on where and how to prioritize response personnel and assets. Further, we’ve deployed a cadre of FCC Communications Specialists to help assess the status of communications services and infrastructure and to aid in managing the use of vital radio frequency spectrum. Many prayers for safety to the communities that will be impacted by Hurricane Francine, and many prayers to my team on the ground! https://lnkd.in/edh-fUAK