Disasters cause billions of dollars in damages in the United States each year and climate change is making them more frequent and catastrophic. In the direct aftermath of a disaster, our work includes providing direct assistance, food, shelter and other services for people remaining in the impacted community, as well as working with the communities to which people flee — known as “destination communities”— to ensure people have what they need there. We also work with local partners to ensure the long-term recovery of people impacted by disasters. This work includes case management assistance, financial support and housing construction, especially in circumstances where people choose to relocate to lower their risks in the face of continued climate-driven hazards.
