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Hurricane season is officially June through November, although as our climate changes, it seems to be extending. For example, the first such "storm system" formed in late May in 2018. That means planning and preparation needs to be an ongoing process. Likewise, while coastal areas are hardest hit, associated heavy rains and flooding often occur miles away. Even areas not typically prone to heavy rains are being hit these days, making floods the most common natural disaster in the United States. In fact, more than 20 percent of flood claims come from properties outside high-risk flood zones.
NeighborWorks network members in coastal areas and elsewhere have deep, on-the-ground experience in helping residents and communities prepare for, survive and recover from natural disasters such as hurricanes. Our organizations are there even when first-responders have moved on to the next emergency, providing services, counseling and referrals to aid in a recovery that can require years.
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For community development professionals
NeighborWorks America is here to help. Use our comprehensive disaster recovery guides to plan for and help your community recover from natural disasters.
- Navigating the Road to Recovery features decision maps to housing recovery for renters and homeowners, key resources and information on assistance that's available and warning signs to help you make informed decisions and steer clear of pitfalls.
- Navigating the Road to Recovery is also available in Spanish.
We also offer:
- An infographic on how to avoid fraudulent contractors.
- Stories that share the experience of NeighborWorks network organizations and experts so others can benefit. You might find this story on things you might overlook during planning to be especially helpful.
- Grants and technical assistance when required.
- Professional development, certifications and place-based training to help you plan ahead with your community and partners and respond effectively after disasters.
Courses available in disaster preparedness and response
- NR010 Revitalizing Communities through Clean Energy and Climate Resilience
- NR235 Climate Mitigation: A Toolkit for Community Developers
- CP212 Sustainable and Resilient Materials and Methods of Construction
- HO112el Insurance Basics (self-guided course)HO235el Navigating the Road to Housing Recovery: Training the Counselor (self-guided course)
- ML008 Introduction to Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning
- ML009 Introduction to the First 30 Days of Response & Recovery - Interactive Webinar Training
- ML011 Introduction to Community Organizing for Disaster Preparedness - Interactive Webinar Training
- ML207wk A Blueprint to Designing and Implementing a Strategic Crisis Management Plan (one-week online workshop)
- ML396 Organizing Neighborhoods for Emergency Response
- ML397 Are You Prepared? Disaster Preparedness and Business Continuity Planning
- ML398 Picking Up the Pieces: The First 30 Days of Response and Recovery
Self-guided courses are always available on-demand; to stay updated on other course offerings, in-person or online, sign up for our mailing list. Because learning directly in your community, alongside your partners, is critical in times of disaster, these courses are also available and easily arranged through our group learning offering.
For residents of hurricane-affected areas
Ready.gov provides tips for preparing, surviving and recovering from hurricanes and the side effects in further-flung communities.
