Ward 7 Group Prepares Homeowners to ‘Survive, Adapt, Thrive’ During Natural Disasters

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From The Washington Informer:

Washington, D.C. and Prince George’s County residents are often left with injuries and home damages during powerful storms, and with hurricane season in full swing, residents must learn preparedness techniques in order to maintain their investment and means of shelter. 

As a result, becoming resilient to natural disasters is at the top of the list for one Washington, D.C., nonprofit, so much that it is building a comprehensive plan for Ward 7 to be ready for whatever comes its way. The Ward 7 Resilience Hub Community Coalition (RHCC), made up of community residents, offers listening sessions, provides education around home insurance protections, and explains to residents and business owners how climate change impacts their well-being and livelihoods. 

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, too, is committed to ensuring both renters’ and homeowners’ resilience by providing disaster recovery funds after an emergency, particularly for communities that tend not to have enough savings to deal with the economic shock of a disaster, said HUD Acting Secretary Adrianne Todman.