Disaster preparedness: Earthquakes
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.
Charlie and Molly Bremer share how volunteering together has brought them closer.
From extreme cold to ice storms to blizzards, winter weather can knock out heat, power, communications and transportation networks, and can immobilize entire regions. In order to protect your home and family, it is important to be prepared before winter weather strikes.
Volcanic eruptions may be subtle or explosive and can produce dangerous lava flows, poisonous gases, and flying rocks and ash. Many volcanic eruptions are also accompanied by other natural hazards. If you live near a volcano, active or dormant, be prepared to act on short notice.
With Abbvie’s support, Habitat will partner directly with hurricane-affected families to address their shelter needs as part of the the long-term solution for Puerto Rico.
The donation will be used to help families and communities rebuild stronger and more resilient places to call home.
One year after the historically devastating hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria, Habitat for Humanity continues to work with affected communities in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.
Delta Air Lines employees are volunteering across the country this fall to build five homes. Proceeds from a recycling program helped fund two homes in Atlanta in September.
Learn more about our disaster response work in Texas and other affected areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.
Learn more about our disaster response work in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma.