When disaster strikes, it takes a community to recover. That’s especially true in Tennessee and Northern Alabama, where tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters are all too common.
But recovery isn’t just about rebuilding homes and businesses. It’s also about rebuilding lives. And that’s where community involvement comes in.
Community involvement is critical to disaster recovery for a number of reasons. First, it helps ensure that people have the support they need to get through a difficult time. Second, it helps ensure that resources are used efficiently and effectively. And third, it helps build social cohesion and resilience, which are essential for long-term recovery.
There are many ways to get involved in disaster recovery in Tennessee and Northern Alabama. One way is to donate to relief efforts. Another is to volunteer your time and talents. And still another is to simply be there for your neighbors in their time of need.
No matter how you choose to get involved, remember that your community needs you. And when disaster strikes, you can be part of the solution.
https://www.fema.gov/news-release/2017/08/31/community-involvement-key-disaster-recovery
https://www.redcross.org/about-us/our-work/disaster-relief/when-disasters-strike/community-involvement.html
https://www.disasterassistance.gov/get-involved