Disaster 101 – Grist

Natural Disaster SOS (by upklyak via Freepik).
Natural Disaster SOS (by upklyak via Freepik).

Excerpt:
Your guide to extreme weather preparation, relief, and recovery

No matter where you live, extreme weather can hit your area and change your life. Whether it’s a hurricane, winter storm, flash flood, tornado, wildfire, or heat wave, disasters can damage or destroy your home and property, cause lengthy power outages, and stall civic services. Grist created a comprehensive guide to help you stay ready and informed before, during, and after these traumatic and chaotic events, as well as where to find and build support in your community. We list the most accurate weather updates and emergency alerts, explain the roles different agencies play in disaster aid, and provide details on your rights…

How to prepare for a disaster – Lyndsey Gilpin
How disaster relief and response work – Lyndsey Gilpin
What you should know about disaster recovery – Lyndsey Gilpin
What exactly is a natural disaster? – Lyndsey Gilpin
How to access food before, during, and after a disaster – Ayurella Horn-Muller
How to find housing and rebuild your home after a disaster – Amal Ahmed
Know your rights as an immigrant before, during, and after disasters – Victoria Bouloubasis
Know your voting rights before, during, and after a disaster – Lyndsey Gilpin & Jake Bittle

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