Disaster Preparedness and Response
How to take action before, during & after a disaster
How to take action before, during & after a disaster
Your guide to disaster and the Civic Circle®
In partnership with The Allstate Foundation, Points of Light has created Building Sustainable Communities: A Guide to Disaster and the Civic Circle®, a resource that offers insights and strategies to empower you to take action before, during and after a disaster. You’ll also learn how to be an advocate for those affected by disasters.
ECONOMIC MOBILITY: CREATING DISASTER RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES
Disasters destabilize societal wellbeing and further damage fragile economic infrastructures, especially in communities experiencing inequality. Explore these complex issues and how establishing economic mobility is a primary solution to building disaster-resilient and sustainable communities.
Webinar
Held December 5, 2023
Points of Light is deeply committed to addressing systemic inequities during disasters. To find opportunities to get involved, visit Points of Light Engage.
Additional Resources
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3 Ways Nonprofits and NGOs Can Build Resilience in the Face of Disaster
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The Who, What and How of Equity and Access in Disaster Response and Recovery
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Behind the Scenes of Disaster Response and Recovery
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How the Disaster Management Cycle and The Civic Circle® Can Drive Response and Recovery
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National Preparedness Month: 4 Pathways to Community Empowerment
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