Hurricane Ida Business Disaster Assistance Webinar
Hear from the SBA Office of Disaster Assistance and FEMA as they provide valuable and accurate information on how to access disaster assistance for businesses impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Disaster Response
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Resources for Hurricane Ida
One of the most powerful hurricanes ever to hit the U.S., Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on Sunday, August 29 as a Category 4 storm and has left hundreds of thousands of people without power, in addition to significant destruction across Louisiana communities. Here is a list of partners responding to the most immediate needs that you might consider supporting to help with relief and recovery efforts.
Afghanistan Refugee Resources
Tens of thousands of Afghans have been evacuated from the country, however, at least 1,500 American citizens and thousands of Afghans who fear retribution from the Taliban remain in the country.
Resources for Haiti Earthquake
More than 2,200 people have died and at least 12,000 injured following a 7.2 magnitude earthquake that struck Haiti on Saturday, August 14. The earthquake destroyed thousands of buildings and hospitals are severely overwhelmed struggling to treat injured patients. If you are looking to support the recovery and relief efforts in Haiti, here is a list of partners who are responding to the most immediate needs.
July 23, 2021
Indonesia has become the new COVID-19 epicenter, experiencing a massive surge in infections over the last month, driven by the Delta variant. This increase in cases has overwhelmed the healthcare system and hospitals in multiple localities, and there are growing concerns about the availability of oxygen and other life-sustaining supplies.
May 17, 2021
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For the past ten years, the New Orleans Regional Planning Commission’s Emergency Preparedness Public-Private Partnership (EPP) has supported emergency management in Southeast Louisiana and South Mississippi. The EPP shares lessons learned and best practices highlighted by experts who present to the partnership to strengthen the region’s emergency preparedness and response.
India COVID Crisis: How Businesses Can Help, Part 2
The second wave of COVID-19 infections continues to overwhelm India’s healthcare system, with the country having reported nearly 7 million cases in April alone. As the fifth largest economy in the world with a population of nearly 1.4 billion people, the crisis has not only struck India with a devastating impact, it is also threatening the progress made in our global health and economic recovery.
India COVID Crisis: How Businesses Can Help
Join the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation and the U.S.-India Business Council for a humanitarian assistance coordination call on Tuesday, April 27, to learn how the private sector can support relief efforts.
10th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference
The 10th Annual Building Resilience Through Private-Public Partnerships Conference will focus on building resilience against all hazards while looking ahead to future emergencies and how we can be better prepared through greater collaboration across sectors.
January 14, 2021
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Major cities across the country, including all state capitals, are on a heightened sense of alarm as the FBI has received information pointing towards “armed protests” between January 16 – 20, 2021. This intelligence is being taken very seriously given the recent events at the U.S. Capitol on January 6. What do these threats mean for local businesses and what can you do in advance to prepare? Here are some actions your business can take to make sure you are prepared for disruptions that may take place over the coming days and beyond.