Gippsland Community Foundation’s Post

#ICYMI: November's CFAAC Commentary in Capital Gazette Communications discusses why community foundations are your best bet for disaster relief. When natural disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton strike, local community foundations know exactly how to get your support where it’s needed most—fast. Learn more about how these trusted organizations provide targeted, effective assistance. Read the full piece here: https://bit.ly/3OHTa0X

NRCF do fantastic work advocating for and supporting the Northern Rivers. 2 years on and our community is still recovering from the terrible impacts of the 2022 floods. Here are learnings from the latest round of NRCF research on how the not for profit/for purpose sector is recovering from the floods. Some of my wonderful FutureBuilders colleagues gave their time to support some of this research across the Northern Rivers. https://lnkd.in/ggfwVGSv

LOCD-DR is committed to creating a safer and stronger Louisiana by implementing resilient practices to mitigate future disaster impacts. Through the launch of the Restore Louisiana Buyout Program (voluntary), we’re helping eligible residents with properties in floodways to move to safer ground while creating natural flood barriers to protect our communities. Learn more about the Solution 4 program: https://lnkd.in/g-QZSYrT

We're encouraged to see the announcement of an additional $208M in disaster recovery funding for Far North Queensland communities impacted by Tropical Cyclone Jasper. Having worked directly on emergency response efforts in the region, we've witnessed first hand the scale of infrastructure damage. Our team is proud to have contributed to the initial recovery phase, implementing stabilisation works across multiple sites despite challenging conditions. As Queensland continues this rebuilding journey, we remain committed to supporting resilient infrastructure solutions that serve local communities. #emergencyresponse #slopestabilisation #disasterrecovery #geovert

During #NationalPreparednessMonth learn more about EDA’s work on the ground, helping communities recover from disasters and become more resilient. EDA's role in disaster recovery is to facilitate the timely and effective delivery of Federal economic development assistance to support long-term community economic recovery planning and project implementation, redevelopment and resilience. #EconomicDevelopment #Resilience #DisasterRecovery 💻 https://bit.ly/3TeTxCI

In the wake of recent events, ELC has provided an e-blast containing valuable information on local disaster relief resources. If you or someone you know has been affected, these resources can help with housing, food, internet access, and much more. ✅ Please take advantage of this support and share it with others who might need it! View it here: https://conta.cc/4gKisby

The aftermath of a natural disaster can be overwhelming, making it essential to understand the support available from FEMA and local agencies. In the latest Disaster Relief Alert, Heather Howell Wright provides an overview of FEMA's Individual Assistance and Public Assistance programs, along with resources from the Small Business Administration to aid recovery. [https://lnkd.in/eujUf_cu]

When you do a word search for "children" as part of your community disaster plan, how many times does the word come up? It's an easy way to verify if children have been included in your planning. #PrepTheKids https://lnkd.in/gesacX2T

Is your community equipped for natural disasters?Access to resources can make all the difference. What resources are available to support residents during emergencies? If you like our posts, probably you should follow and connect Hugi Hernandez, Founder of Egreenews: https://lnkd.in/ghpRPupC #ResourceAccessibility #DisasterPreparedness