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This comprehensive toolkit provides communities with information and resources to develop a disaster response and recovery plan that addresses the needs of community members experiencing homelessness. The toolkit features information regarding stakeholders; data regarding homelessness; provider networks; and checklists of key actions for disaster planners to consider before, during, and after disasters.
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This report highlights the importance of partnerships and improved communication between and among homeless services providers, disaster planners, and individuals experiencing homelessness to develop a successful disaster response and recovery plan. Based on the experiences of two disaster-affected communities, the report describes research and findings on best practices for serving communities experiencing homelessness during disasters.
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This recorded webinar hosted by the National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) highlights the importance of resilience in disaster and climate adaptation planning and offers suggestions for ensuring efficient disaster response and recovery. It encourages participants to view climate hazards as an opportunity for expanding services and promoting community sustainability and growth.
Transgender and gender non-conforming individuals may face discrimination when seeking shelter during an emergency. This guide can help shelters strengthen their anti-discrimination policy and develop more inclusive policy standards for staff and residents. The guide has a glossary of terms and definitions and sample documents.
This web page compiles numerous resources for individuals experiencing homelessness seeking housing and food assistance, health and safety support, and disaster support. The collection includes national and local agencies readily available to provide for people experiencing homelessness through hotlines, food banks, treatment centers, and more.
This fact sheet highlights the importance of community planning to promote resilience when facing risks for severe weather and natural disasters caused by climate change. Along with strategies for climate resilience and links to tools for disaster planning, the resource includes case studies from across the nation to help guide decision makers.