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Hurricane recovery

Help us help those affected by hurricane damage

Local Habitat organizations in areas hit by hurricanes work to help families address long-term shelter and housing needs through the phases of recovery and reconstruction, long after emergency responders have moved on.

Our hurricane recovery strategy follows our broader Pathways to Permanence strategy, which focuses on accelerating recovery and reducing disaster risk.

Hurricane recovery work

Hurricane Harvey

Learn more about our disaster response work in Texas and other affected areas in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey.

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Hurricane news and stories

Habitat aids in Puerto Rico hurricane recovery

Two years after hurricanes Irma and Maria struck, Habitat is making progress in communities throughout Puerto Rico and advocating for changes that will build resilience and reduce delays in recovery when disaster strikes again.

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Hurricane Irma recovery in Florida

In the time since Hurricane Irma hit Florida in 2017, we have been hard at work helping families build or repair safe, affordable homes across the state in areas hit by the storm and providing disaster-related services to affected families as well. 

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Hurricane Harvey recovery in Texas

When Hurricane Harvey tore into Texas in September 2017, six local Habitat for Humanity organizations responded as soon as floodwaters ebbed. In the time since, Habitat has built or repaired homes with families in affected communities, in addition to providing disaster-related services and loans to homeowners. 

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