Disaster relief and recovery

After Hurricane Katrina, Rotarians coordinated the distribution of ShelterBoxes in Biloxi, Mississippi, USA. Photo by Alyce Henson / Rotary Images.

With its network of more than 33,000 clubs worldwide, Rotary is uniquely effective in helping communities recover after a disaster. Because all Rotarians are part of a community, members can quickly identify project opportunities when a local disaster occurs.

When disaster strikes, an immediate emergency response is necessary, but individuals, clubs, and districts should also consider how they can provide long-term assistance. After immediate needs have been met, long-term recovery projects are posted in the ProjectLINK.

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If your club is organizing a project in response to a local disaster, e-mail your story to the World Community Service program coordinator.

Announcements

Floods and landslides leave thousands homeless in Brazil
District 4650 (Brazil) is collecting contributions and donated goods to assist victims.
What is Rotary's role in disaster relief? Attend the third annual R.E.D.I. conference
At the 3rd Annual R.E.D.I. Conference Rotarians will learn from professional disaster relief professionals on ways to best prepare for natural disasters.
Hurricanes cause massive damage in Turks and Caicos Islands
The Rotary Club of Providenciales is participating in emergency relief activities and has established a disaster relief fund to collect contributions.

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