Highlighted Disaster Response programs
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Several tornadoes ripped through Texas during the night on May 15th, 2013, including one that struck a community in the Granbury area, where up to 120 homes were damaged or destroyed in a neighborhood that included 61 Habitat for Humanity houses. Habitat for Humanity is assessing the impact on these homes and other affordable housing across the affected areas and will assist with clean up, repairs and new construction efforts as need and available resources become clearer. |
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| Superstorm Sandy
On Oct. 29, 2012, heavy rains and winds caused massive flooding and damage along the U.S. East Coast. As ravaged cities recover from the massive damage caused by floods, wind and fire, Habitat for Humanity will continue to help to address the varying levels of shelter, housing repair and rebuilding needs. |
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| Haiti earthquake
On Jan. 12, 2010, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.0 struck the Caribbean nation of Haiti just 10 miles west of the capital, Port-au-Prince. The earthquake damaged nearly 190,000 houses, of which 105,000 were completely destroyed. Of the more than 2 million affected survivors, more than 300,000 are still displaced today. In three years, Habitat has served more than 50,000 families. |
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| Central United States tornadoes and flooding
In April and May, 2011, violent storms and tornadoes swept across the south and Midwest. A devastating tornado hit Joplin, Mo. Heavy rains caused record flooding along the Mississippi River. Hundreds of people were killed, neighborhoods were flooded and entire communities were destroyed. Thousands were left homeless. Local Habitat affiliates are leading the cleanup and rebuilding efforts with significant support from Habitat for Humanity International. |
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| Southern Philippines flash floods and landslides
On Dec. 16, 2011, tropical Storm Washi caused landslides and devastating flash floods in the southern Philippines. An estimated 7,000 houses were swept away, destroyed or damaged. More than 1,000 citizens were killed. About 143,000 people were affected, including the nearly 50,000 who fled to evacuation centers. The hardest-hit areas have no electricity or clean drinking water. Habitat for Humanity is assessing the housing need in the impacted area and is pursuing the full range of funding and partnerships. |
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| Indonesia disasters
On October 25, 2010, an earthquake and tsunami struck the Mentawai Islands near Sumatra. At least 320 people are reported to have been killed. An estimated 20,000 people have been displaced. Additionally, on October 26, 2010, the eruption of Mount Merapi on the island of Java has resulted in the evacuation of an estimated 36,000 people. Early reports from Habitat for Humanity Indonesia indicate nearly 130 Habitat home partner families are among those directly affected. |
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| U.S. Gulf Coast hurricanes (Katrina and Rita)
In August 2005, Hurricanes Katrina and Rita struck the Gulf Coast, displacing more than a million residents and inflicting major damage to nearly 550,000 homes. Today, Habitat’s Gulf Coast affiliates continue to build houses in the affected area as part of the ongoing Gulf Recovery Effort. |
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Learn more about our Disaster Response programs |
