It has been one year since Hurricane Harvey hit the Gulf Coast, bringing unprecedented devastation. Our hearts ache as communities around the world, from Kerala, India to California, face the reality of climate change-fueled destruction. Hurricane Harvey caused $125 billion … Continued
From the Union of Concerned Scientists (http://www.ucsusa.org): As communities across Texas and Louisiana begin dealing with the devastating impacts of Hurricane Harvey and the overwhelming task of cleaning up and rebuilding—many people are wondering, how will we pay for this? … Continued
Posted at https://www.chn.org/2017/09/01/sad-happen-us-come-together/#.WbFav7KGMdU By David Elliot September 1, 2017 The numbers are staggering: a death toll of 39, rising almost by the hour. Nearly 50,000 homes in Houston alone flooded and uninhabitable. 30 percent of Harris County submerged – an area … Continued
Posted at http://www.clasp.org/issues/work-supports/in-focus/d-snap-provides-food-in-time-of-disaster AUG 30, 2017 By Victoria Palacio Tens of thousands of people have been displaced from their homes in the wake of Hurricane Harvey. Houston and the Texas coast are still experiencing severe flooding, with more rain expected in … Continued
Thanks to Rev. Karl Jones for sharing this important information. From the “About Us” page of their website: National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD), an association of organizations that mitigate and alleviate the impact of disasters, provides a … Continued
Posted at https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/08/29/class-its-own-no-storm-us-history-has-unleashed-more-rain-hurricane-harvey Published on Tuesday, August 29, 2017 by Common Dreams “The 3-to-4 day rainfall totals are simply mind-blowing.” By Jake Johnson, staff writer People walk down a flooded street as they evacuate their homes after the area was … Continued
Here are links and other options for denominationally-based emergency and disaster relief services that are providing help for those affected by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Below are some agencies and emergency funds located in Houston and the surrounding area. Find … Continued
Huffington Post It may be too late to prevent and prepare for Harvey, but we should smartly direct recovery efforts to help communities be much more resilient to future storms. Jeremy Symons, Senior Advisor, EDF Action & Associate Vice President, Environmental … Continued
My thoughts are with the people of Houston in the wake of this devastating storm. While my heart is heavy looking at the images of stranded families and damaged neighborhoods, I’m in awe of the bravery of first responders and … Continued