Disaster Response 

Researched by: Emily Zarrilli 

 

Every year → natural disasters, war, and civil unrest displace millions of people from their homes. 

 

Habitat’s Disaster Risk Reduction and Response Program: 

• Contains volunteers and donors
• Offers shelter assistance, education, training, and partnerships to those affected
• Provides preventative support and information for disaster-prone areas
• Year round preparation to ensure readiness when disasters strike

 

Hurricane Katrina Response: 

Operation Home Delivery → house frames built around the U.S. and shipped to the Gulf for recovery efforts

• Helped low income and hurricane struck people receive affordable housing

Houses built for specific families → the families needed to put in certain efforts to help rebuild their home 

• Mortgage was cycled back into community to build more Habitat homes

Every family needs help to rebuild after an unprecedented disaster strikes. If you’re able, donate here. 

 

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