From the NYTimes, this article about Puerto Rico;s power problems 5 years after the last major hurricane” On Anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Storm Leaves Puerto Rico in the Dark
Puerto Rico Again Loses Power to a Hurricane
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Resources for Hurricane Fiona
From the Disaster Philanthropy organization, see this note:
| Dear Claire, I am sure you share my concern for the communities devastated by Hurricane Fiona. Although uncertainty over the storm’s full impact will last for days, if not weeks, officials anticipate the damage will be extensive. As you have grown to expect, the CDP team is tracking the devastation and loss across Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and other areas of the Caribbean, while providing resources to foster effective medium and long-term recovery. As you explore how to respond, I want to make sure you have these resources at your fingertips: CDP has launched this disaster profile, updated with new information as available. I authored this blog post about our experience with hurricanes and how best to respond. We will also host a webinar specific to Hurricane Fiona. Speakers will share the latest information, including critical needs and gaps, and provide concrete takeaways for funders to effectively support relief and recovery efforts now underway. I hope you can attend. I also encourage you to share the invitation with anyone who may be interested: Hurricane Fiona: Responding to disasters in island settings When: Sep 22, 2022, 2:00 PM EST Register Now Additionally, CDP will support families and communities throughout the storm’s path as they work to rebuild and recover through our Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund. Please let me know if we can provide any further information or help in any way. My best, Regine |
| Regine A. Webster | she/her | Based in Nashville Vice President c: 206.972.0187 | regine.webster@disasterphilanthropy.org Connect with us: @funds4disaster | disasterphilanthropy.org |
Recovery Support for Schools Website
From REMS: New Recovery Support Information for Schools
Critique of Global Covid Response
Editorial Opinion from WashPost: After ‘a massive global failure’ on covid, what happens the next time?
Major Impact of Private Money on Covid Treatments
From Politico: 6 charts that show how money and influence shaped the world’s Covid plan. Four leading health organizations played a major part in envisioning and founding critical programs to develop, secure and distribute Covid tests, vaccines and treatments.
Another Outcome from Rising Seas
From Time: Rising Seas Are Going to Create a Huge Property Tax Headache for Coastal Communities. Thanks to Elaine Sudanowicz for the citation.
New GAO Report on CG Unprepared for Tsunamis
From HSToday this 41 page report: Coast Guard Unprepared for Tsunamis, GAO Says. A full rupture of the Cascadian Subduction Zone fault could injure over 107,000 people, result in nearly 14,000 deaths, and severely damage approximately 620,000 buildings, 2,000 schools, 100 hospitals, and all seaports on the Pacific Northwest coast.
Managing the Colorado River
New Congressional Research Service Report (34 pp): Management of the Colorado River: Water Allocations, Drought, and the Federal Role
Crisis Fatigue
Although this article is off the main topic of this site, the Diva thinks it is worth considering. From The Conversation: When tragedy becomes banal: Why news consumers experience crisis fatigue
Mental Health Study Results
From HSWIRE: Mental Health Researchers Offer Insights on Overcoming Trauma
On a December morning in 1988, a massive earthquake tore through northern Armenia, devastating the small Caucasus country. Over 25,000 died – two-thirds of whom were children. As part of the international relief efforts that followed, psychiatrists and other mental health professionals from all over the world traveled to Armenia to kick off a remarkable and sustained mental health relief and research program which would
last for two decades.
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