When disasters strike, it’s often the same communities—those with fewer resources and deeper histories of disinvestment—that are hit the hardest and recover the slowest. That is why SBP is proud to partner with the Louisiana Just Recovery Network (LJRN), a community-rooted organization working to ensure that disaster recovery in Southeast Louisiana is resilient—and just. Since …
Meet SBP’s AmeriCorps Preparedness Coordinators, our boots-on-the-ground educators and advocates working hard to build trust in communities and give people the tools to protect their assets before disasters strike. From New Orleans to Puerto Rico, our Preparedness Coordinators have reached over 1,300 households and community partners within the program’s first year. Grassroots Outreach: Taking Disaster …
This article first appeared on Insurance for Good’s blog and is reposted with permission. By Helen WileyDisaster Preparedness Program Director In the wake of Hurricane Helene, thousands of families, particularly in inland areas that were impacted, were devastated to learn that homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage. Many had never realized their homes were …