Tag Archives: Presbyterian Disaster Assistance
Developing Community Resiliency in Disaster Recovery
We have entered a new territory in natural disasters, with fewer resources to prepare and respond. A new model for disaster recovery is needed, in which everyone has a role to play: government, the business sector, individuals and families, education … Continue reading
Hope Village: Volunteers Needed for Flood Recovery
A New Ecumenical, Cooperative Model for Disaster Response Last June, 2011, the Souris River overflowed its banks, destroying or extensively damaging more than 4,100 homes in Minot, North Dakota. A recent survey of displaced residents found fewer than 18 percent … Continue reading