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Category: Disaster Recovery

Posted inJustice

The grassroots groups filling major gaps in disaster prep, recovery

by Amal Ahmed May 25, 2022May 25, 2022

A series of interviews with disaster preparedness and recovery advocates about the work they’re doing—and the work that’s still left—in low-wealth communities, rural regions, and BIPOC communities most at risk of climate change and extreme weather. 

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Disaster glossary: Terms you should know

by Amal Ahmed April 11, 2022April 11, 2022

A guide to help you navigate preparedness, response, and recovery

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Disaster management is a key tool for climate adaptation

by Amal Ahmed March 16, 2022March 16, 2022

The latest IPCC report notes the importance of consulting marginalized groups while coping with disasters. That means policies and practices need to be changed.

Posted inClimate

‘Real solutions to root issues’: Making hurricane recovery more equitable

by Michael Esealuka February 22, 2022February 22, 2022

Six months after Ida, a co-founder of the Louisiana Just Recovery Network reflects on the group’s effort to repair homes and train workers.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Here’s how disaster declarations work—and why aid takes so long

by Amal Ahmed February 18, 2022February 18, 2022

Half of last year’s billion-dollar disasters were in the South. Securing federal aid money can take months, and distributing it to people who need it the most can take much longer.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

How can media better serve the public during disasters?

by Amal Ahmed and Lyndsey Gilpin February 2, 2022February 2, 2022

We’re working on a project to assess the most urgent information needs around disaster aid in the U.S. South.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

How to prepare for a winter storm

by Lyndsey Gilpin January 20, 2022January 20, 2022

A roundup of useful tips, stories, and resources for Southerners.

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