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The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season saw 18 tropical events , including 11 hurricanes. It will take the affected communities years to recover. Hurricane Milton: Implications of repeated storms Milton was the third storm to hit Florida in three months and the second to hit in two weeks.
With catastrophic flooding and winds of up to 140 mph, Hurricane Helene has had a devastating impact on Florida’s Big Bend area and much of the Southeastern U.S. While we’re still waiting to understand the full effect of Hurricane Helene, there are plenty of ways to lend a hand to those in need right now. Donate here.
Map illustrates damage reports as hurricane hits NorthCarolina. 5, 2015— VisionLink , a community inspired software and consulting company, has developed a free, shareable, real-time, geo-tagged map depicting actual damage reports produced by Hurricane Joaquin. BOULDER, Colo. —
The organization unveiled a refreshed brand, and this weekend hosts a nationally televised event, United Way Benefit for Hurricane Relief, for communities devastated by Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In its rebrand campaign, United is the Way, UWW will invite all people and communities to take action and make a bigger impact.
But until the danger has passed and the urgent needs of the community have been met, apply your talents to strengthening relationships with supporters and neighbors. It is one of the most meaningful contributions a fundraiser can make in the days or weeks before your community begins the process of rebuilding.
The Food Bank of Central & Eastern NorthCarolina is one such organization that has harnessed its supporter base’s commitment to serve community needs. Planning and internal collaboration have been two key elements in the food bank’s ability to efficiently respond.
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Restricted rights of women and the LGBTQ community. Tensions with North Korea. Delayed help to Puerto Rico after devastating hurricanes. She has also earned a MSRA in Recreation Administration for the University of NorthCarolina at Chapel Hill, and a BS in Secondary Education from the University of Dayton.
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