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Lessons from the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season: What philanthropy can do better

Candid

In Sarasota County, it destroyed million-dollar homes on barrier islands, impacting the donors nonprofits and foundations rely on for disaster relief funding. Our most recent report looked at 2022 disasters. It also hit manufactured housing communities, home to many in the tourism and service industries that drive the states economy.

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Stay safe during extreme rainfall and flooding by taking these steps

Fast Company Tech

Experts say disaster preparation and good planning can help protect lives and property. What can you do once a disaster has started? John, Associated Press climate reporter The powerful storms can pose threats ranging from falling limbs to downed power lines to drowning. What should you do if you face record rainfall?

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211 Helpline Data Reveals Most Pressing US Community Needs

NonProfit PRO

Housing assistance was the most pressing need in 2024, per the 211 Impact Survey. The data also revealed other top community needs.

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American Red Cross Sued Claiming Haitian Relief Funds Misused

The NonProfit Times

“The American Red Cross has spent and distributed all funds designated for Haiti relief on shelter, emergency relief, health, cholera prevention, water and sanitation, livelihoods, and disaster preparedness,” the statement continued. Ballantyne, who is listed as president on a press release on the organization’s website.

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One Concern raises $45M from SOMPO to scale its disaster resilience platform across Japan

TechCrunch

In addition to lying on a major fault, the archipelago is increasingly inundated from rising sea levels that make the country more prone to disasters. According to its press release, One Concern will sell its platform to six or more Japanese cities as part of the tie-up. Data was the new oil, until the oil caught fire.

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Please Join VisionLink In Welcoming Aaron Titus To Our Proud Family!

VisionLink

As the new Disaster Product Manager for VisionLink, Aaron comes from an extensive and distinguished background. As a former member of the New Jersey Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (NJ VOAD), Aaron coordinated Hurricane Sandy and Irene response efforts for Mormon Helping Hands. Aaron Titus received his J.D.

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Microsoft is working on tighter security measures for Windows after the CrowdStrike disaster

TechSpot

Microsoft received a big part of the blame and bad press for a bugged update released by Austin-based security company, and so, the Windows maker has started talking about improving resilience for its operating system. The Crowdstrike incident could become a turning point for security across the entire Windows world. Read Entire Article

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