Sempra’s Post

FEMA's Individual Assistance updates are a step in the right direction, but they're treating the symptoms, not the disease. We need a paradigm shift towards prevention, protection, and mitigation. Why? Because investing upfront saves lives, money, and heartache down the line. FEMA’s own data is clear: every dollar spent on mitigation saves six on response. That's not just a cost saving, it's a life-saving strategy. Imagine resilient communities, shielded by early warning systems, fortified buildings, and updated infrastructure. Imagine lives saved, anxieties quelled, and years of rebuilding avoided. This isn't just about immediate impact; it's about building a future where communities can weather any storm. Mitigation, Prevention, and protection strategies shorten recovery times, minimizes economic disruption, and fosters long-term resilience. It's about empowering communities, not just patching up the aftermath. So, let's ditch the reactive bandaids and embrace proactive solutions. Invest infrastructure, enhance community building codes, educate communities, and leverage technology. Let's make pre-disaster activity the cornerstone of our future, ensuring generations inherit a world where disasters are not nightmares, but manageable bumps in the road. #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness #commonsense

Here is an handy infographic and in non-legal speak the reforms made to the FEMA Individual Assistance Disaster programs that was released in the Federal Register today. https://lnkd.in/eiXbd6TQ #disasterrecovery #disastermanagement #emergencymanagement

Disaster aid is essential for saving lives, meeting basic needs, and restoring infrastructure after disasters. Visit https://lnkd.in/eQUMX6h for more information on how to get help after a disaster. #PatriotRG #DisasterAssistance #AidForAll #ReliefEfforts

As the number of natural disasters and societal crises unfortunately continue to rise, your corporate response via giving and volunteering efforts are an opportunity to positively impact the #greatergood. Learn more about the ways in which you can help #goodtakeover with YourCause from Blackbaud solutions in our latest blog post, "Beyond the basics: Disaster Relief".

Our process developing a Comprehensive Recovery Framework for New Orleans outlines an equitable, sustainable, and resilient approach to disaster recovery for local governments. It emphasizes community engagement to ensure equity in planning participation and recovery outcomes. See how we overcame challenges, like COVID-19 and a hurricane, with thoughtful strategies for inclusive engagement, including contingency planning that addressed community needs, barriers, and limitations: https://hubs.ly/Q02hL4Zx0

On May 2, severe storms hit the northeast Houston region, including northeast Harris County and Montgomery County. We are acutely aware of the significant challenges that individuals and families affected by this disaster are currently encountering. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance (Disaster Alliance) is diligently working to provide information that will help those impacted. Given the localized impacts of this disaster, the most effective role of the Disaster Alliance at this time is to facilitate connections between those who can give and the nonprofit organizations that are providing direct assistance in affected communities. Visit the Active Disasters page on the Disaster Alliance website for more information on where to give and resources for those seeking assistance. https://lnkd.in/gXrWPZd7 #Disaster #Weather #Resources #HarrisCounty #MontgomeryCounty

Recovery is critical after a disaster, be it an earthquake, flood or one of a hundred others. We can see the impact of the #Moroccoearthquake and #LibyanFloods, but these will take years to recover from. Give now and help us make long-term recovery a priority during our #Match4Recovery campaign:

Six disaster-trained volunteers from the American Red Cross of South Carolina are deploying to support disaster relief operations in Hawaii where dangerous wildfires are burning on the Big Island and Maui in Hawaii. The fires are being fueled by strong winds from Hurricane Dora, which is still hundreds of miles away. The American Red Cross is working around the clock to help those affected. Trained Red Cross disaster workers responded immediately, opening shelters to provide refuge from the fires. Working with officials and partners, our teams are providing evacuees with a safe place to stay, food to eat, and emotional support during this challenging time and preparing to expand relief efforts if needed. More help is on the way as disaster teams deploy from the other Hawaiian Islands and across the country. The Red Cross of South Carolina stands ready to deploy more Disaster-Trained workers as needed. More here: https://rdcrss.org/3OQXzj3

I never dreamed I could have an entire conversation about laundry – how people do their laundry, the order they drop products in the washing machine, the temperature of water (please wash in cold), the amount of scent, the brightness, and so much more! It’s fascinating how much people love to talk about laundry, and apparently, I do too! I also learned today is #NationalLaundryDay. Procter & Gamble's Tide brand does more than provide superior cleaning, the brand is also committed to helping individuals and communities who have been affected by natural disasters. Check out how P&G people come together with partners to help for this important cause. #PGinnovation #LoadsofHope

The unprecedented impact of Hurricane Beryl has left a trail of destruction across the Caribbean, affecting Barbados, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Grenada, and Jamaica. The IFRC and National Red Cross teams are on the ground, providing life-saving assistance and essential supplies to the hardest-hit communities. The need for support is immense, and we call on governments, donors, and stakeholders to join us in our response and early action efforts. Together, we can help these communities recover and prepare for future challenges. https://lnkd.in/ebAb2Mnm