Candid

AUGUST 2, 2023

Whether it’s global heatwaves, flooding in Pakistan, Canadian wildfires that block out the sun, decade-long droughts in Africa, or ever more powerful hurricanes, natural disasters have our attention. For example, Hurricane Katrina, in August of 2005, presented as a once-in-a-generation disaster. That is no longer the case.

Disaster 98

Disaster Action Change Hurricane 98

NTEN

AUGUST 30, 2011

We know our friends over at the Red Cross have been expertly using social media for disaster response for years now, but this weekend, with Hurricane Irene set to touch down all along the east coast, we saw many other organizations and government entities reaching out via social media, as well.

Hurricane 80

Hurricane Social Media Media Disaster 80

See3

OCTOBER 29, 2007

New Orleans is in trouble. New Orleans had problems long before the hurricane and the destruction only has exacerbated a long list of problems. I am very excited to say that a new continuing Jewish response to help New Orleans is being launched by AVODAH: The Jewish Service Corp. But here we are, two years later.

Hurricane 40

Hurricane New York Chicago FAQ 40