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We are honored to have been an integral part of this Atlas of Accountability by Rebuild by Design. Check out their Atlas to understand which communities in the United States have been impacted by extreme weather disasters. #disasterrecovery #emergencymanagement #disasterresponse #extremeweather #increasingdisasters #dataanalytics #atlasofaccountability

No state has been left unscathed by extreme weather disasters. 91% of congressional districts have experienced at least one federal major disaster declaration since 2011. Climate change cannot be a partisan issue any longer—we need #Bipartisan cooperation to keep our communities safe. The #AtlasOfAccountability is a valuable new tool for communities to take action and hold their representatives accountable to multi-benefit resilient infrastructure projects.

An amazing tool to better understand the impact of disasters. ⬇️ Look at those deep red spots. CDP is funding in many of these places to help leverage other resources for community recovery. Learn about disasters in your part of the country then visit https://lnkd.in/gCmmKpBm to see how you can help. #disasters #funds4disasters #equity #recovery #climatechange

Did you know that 91% of U.S. congressional districts experienced federal disaster declarations due to extreme weather between 2011 and 2023? Rebuild by Design is launching 50 Weeks of Atlas—a campaign featuring 50 Facts, about 50 States, over 50 Weeks to share key insights from every state to raise awareness about the challenges communities are facing across the country. Check out our Atlas of Accountability, a resource that maps county-level disaster declarations for every county, across congressional districts. Explore the Atlas, follow our campaign, and join us in building a more prepared and equitable future. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ec_BPRZZ #AtlasOfAccountability #DisasterPreparedness #50WeeksofAtlas

If you are living in Florida and have been impacted by the recent hurricanes, there are resources available to assist you. FEMA has laid out a short guide for applying for their disaster assistance program. Key details include: 🔹 Eligibility requirements by county 🔹 Step-by-step application process 🔹 Guidance on next steps if your initial application was not approved For more complete details and to take the necessary steps toward recovery, visit FEMA's guide: https://zurl.co/2QjX #DisasterRecovery #EmergencyResponse #FloridaStrong

U.S. communities recovering from major natural #disasters now have more time to apply for a #resilience-focused grant program that FEMA offers in the wake of such events. The change to the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program may seem small, but officials hope it will make more federal dollars accessible to communities looking to rebuild stronger -- and reduce the administrative burden on FEMA and grant applicants alike. I break the final rule down for Smart Cities Dive:

Kentucky Emergency Management Assistance While there are programs available for communities, there is also help for households and individuals affected by natural disasters. In Kentucky, that FEMA assistance can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gM-BXdVU #UntilJusticeDataPartners #UJDP #PublicHealth #EnvironmentalJustice #SocialJustice #ClimateJustice #HealthEquity

#Taxpayers directly affected by the #LosAngeles and #Ventura county #wildfires qualify for relief for the upcoming #sales and #use tax and #payroll tax deadlines, as follows: *A 60-day extension to file with the #EDD state payroll reports or deposit payroll taxes without penalties and interest. To qualify, taxpayers must make a written request within two months of an original payment or return due date; and *An extension of up to three months to file and pay sales and use taxes or fees with the CDTFA. We have confirmed with the EDD and #CDTFA that a taxpayer will be considered “directly affected” if their tax preparer is directly affected by the wildfires (e.g., due to power outages, evacuation orders, or worse). This relief is not automatic. Taxpayers MUST submit requests for relief. Details about how to apply are available from the EDD here and the CDTFA here. We anticipate that the IRS and FTB will also be granting filing and payment deadline postponements for income and franchise taxes.

September is National Preparedness Month, which is a great time to highlight the work that AmeriCorps and state service commissions do to prepare for and respond to natural disasters in communities across the US. Our 2023 publication "State Service Commissions and Disaster Services" features 13 case studies of recent and historically significant events to showcase exactly that. Read more: bit.ly/disaster-pub #Disaster #DisasterServices #DisasterResponse #DisasterPreparedness #DisasterPreparation #NationalPreparednessMonth #AmeriCorps #AmeriCorpsNCCC #FEMACorps

UN ready to chip in to help fire-ravaged California According to the California Fire Department, wildfires have engulfed an area of almost 29,000 acres UNITED NATIONS, January 9/ UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is "shocked" by the wildfires in Los Angeles, California, and the international organization is ready to provide aid to help in the fight against the natural disaster, if necessary. "The Secretary-General is shocked and saddened by the widespread devastation caused by the fast-moving wildfires in the Los Angeles area in California. He extends his sincere condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. His thoughts are with the tens of thousands of people who have been forced to evacuate, as well as with the residents whose homes have been destroyed," the statement reads. "The United Nations stands ready to provide assistance if needed." According to the California Fire Department, wildfires have engulfed an area of almost 29,000 acres. The flames have already destroyed over 1,000 buildings and led to the deaths of at least five people. The local authorities have requested aid from firefighters from nearby areas; they have also been reinforced by emergency workers from the states of Washington, Oregon and Nevada. Firefighters have not yet been able to localize the wildfires. #business #finance #financialservices