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Alongside our partners, we respond to emergencies all over the world. Here are the latest updates on our current responses.
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National Preparedness Month: Preparing for Emergencies
OTHER LANGUAGES: ESPAÑOL, UKRAINIAN (УКРАЇНСЬКА), DARI, PASHTO (پښتو) Are you prepared in the event of a disaster? Have you made an emergency kit? Does your family have a plan? September is National Preparedness Month. Here are some tips for how to prepare for any disaster— for more information and more resources, visit ready.gov! Stay Informed: Monitor Trusted Sources: Keep an …
Finding Hope After Disaster Strikes
On July 7, 2024, Hurricane Beryl struck the Texas coast as a Category 1 hurricane, bringing heavy rains, high winds and widespread power outages that left over two million people in the dark. Flood warnings were posted along the coast, and high winds and water caused widespread damage and debris for millions. In the immediate aftermath of the storm, CWS …
Situation Report: U.S. Tornadoes
Situation: Over the weekend, extreme widespread storms, including more than 100 tornadoes, were reported across multiple states, including Nebraska, Oklahoma and Iowa. The storms caused widespread damage and power outages, and initial estimates indicate over 200 homes have been destroyed across these three states, with an additional 180 homes sustaining damage. Dozens of injuries and several deaths have also been …
Caring for Those Who Take Care of Us
If you open your fridge and find any type of vegetation, there is a good chance it was produced by a migrant farmworker. These hard-working men and women make up about 73% of the nation’s agriculture workforce and quietly ensure that anyone living in the U.S. has fresh food to put on the table. While they take care of all …
The Power of Partnerships: A Christmas Blessing
The following was part of the 2023 Christmas greeting from CWS’ Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Team. “In the EPRR program, this year has reflected one of CWS’ original missions, ‘to do in partnership what none of us could hope to do as well alone.’” These words speak to the power of partnerships supported by CWS. In the fall of …
Situation Report: Tennessee Tornadoes
Situation: Over the weekend, a series of deadly tornadoes swept across Tennessee and surrounding states, killing at least six people and damaging hundreds of homes. The tornadoes caused widespread power outages and, as of Monday morning, more than 17,000 houses and businesses were without power, where temperatures dipped below freezing. Preliminary damage assessments are scheduled in many areas while first …
Tragedy and Resilience in Afghanistan
For the past few months, Gull, who is a mother of five, had been working tirelessly to support her family. Her husband had been suffering from debilitating leg pain, making it impossible for him to work. Despite this adversity, Gull, however, persevered. She tended to her family’s 11 sheep, using the wool to make rugs, the dairy for food and …