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The Belhaven waterfront. (Photo: User Bernstein613 on Wikipedia)
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Mitigation, preparation, education: Q&A with coastal N.C. official about flooding

by Lavikina Grimes January 2, 2023December 23, 2022

Southerly spoke with Belhaven town manager Lynn Davis about the challenges of evacuations, transportation, and shelters for residents.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

‘We are not immune’: Q&A with Jackson student leader on disasters while navigating college

by Halle Coleman December 27, 2022December 14, 2022

Jackson State University resident assistant Kayla Carter is responsible for disseminating information to fellow students during disaster events. She says out-of-state students, whose families are further away, tend to be more anxious during emergencies.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

2022 community reporting fellowship projects

by Lyndsey Gilpin and Tajah McQueen December 22, 2022December 22, 2022

In their own words, the fellows describe their experience and final projects.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

‘Another layer to the inequality that exists’: Q&A with N.C. disaster response organizers

by Aminah Ghaffar December 19, 2022December 19, 2022

Four Robeson County, NC residents have created a Disaster Survival and Resiliency School to engage community residents impacted by climate disasters as leaders and equal partners in revisioning and redeveloping their communities and lives.

Posted inDisaster Recovery

Can community gardens bring rural and urban farmers together after disasters? Q&A with Sprout NOLA’s Terence Jackson

by Autumn Jemison December 12, 2022December 12, 2022

Farmers face many challenges trying to grow quality food in the midst of rapid climate change, storms, and economic instability. Jackson sheds light on how community gardens can create a network for rural and urban farmers to build local food systems in their communities.

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What doulas can teach us about disasters: A conversation with Maybelline Valenti

by Kayla Alamilla December 7, 2022December 7, 2022

We chatted with the founder of SWFL Doula and Naturalmente Mamá Podcast on hurricanes and caring for expecting and new parents in Southwest Florida.

Posted inAppalachia

‘Your place is still with us’: Q&A with Appalachian nonprofit leader about flooding impacts

by Emily Hudson November 28, 2022November 30, 2022

Nearly 14,000 homes in eastern Kentucky reported some damage from flooding this summer. Led by Gerry Roll, the Foundation for Appalachian Kentucky is stepping up and thinking long-term.

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