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Disaster preparedness: Hurricanes and tropical cyclones

Although hurricanes can be dangerous killers, planning ahead and being prepared can reduce the chances of injury and major property damage.

Disaster preparedness: Tsunamis

A tsunami is a series of large ocean waves created by major earthquakes, underwater volcanic activity or landslides into the ocean. It may take a tsunami hours or mere minutes to reach shore, so it is important to be well-prepared and know how to respond quickly and effectively.

Disaster preparedness: Floods and flash floods

Some floods develop slowly, while others develop in just minutes. Being prepared and taking mitigation measures, such as building away from floodplains and elevating homes, can reduce the risk of damage and injuries in a flood.

Rockefeller Center Christmas tree’s journey into a Habitat home

Each year since 2007, lumber milled from the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree has been used to help a family build their Habitat house.

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Brian Lafferty

“It really meant a lot just to be with like-minded AmeriCorps members... A year of service was the right thing to do.”

Habitat AmeriCorps profile: Dylan Cahir

“My time in AmeriCorps has really reinforced that helping people is what I want to be doing.”

Skills to rebuild communities in Nepal

We train people like Sharada in the skills needed to help with post-earthquake rebuilding efforts in Nepal.

U.S. Long-term Volunteer Program

If you have construction, professional or retail experience, we likely have a place that’s a great fit for you.

Newly approved legislation would authorize competitive grant program for weatherization services

The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee approved the Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015, which contains a provision supported by Habitat that would authorize a competitive grant program for national nonprofits providing weatherization services.

New life for the Aldana family in Colombia

Three-year-old Ana Maria Aldana had news she could not wait to share with just about anyone she came across.

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