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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: 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.

Disaster preparedness: Thunderstorms

Thunderstorms can cause dangerous lightning, large hail, flash flooding, tornadoes and strong winds. They often develop quickly and with little warning, so it’s important to learn the danger signs and plan ahead.

Disaster preparedness: Earthquakes

Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.

5 recycled art ideas that will spark your creativity

Habitat for Humanity ReStores are a great place for artists to find materials they can transform into recycled art.

Habitat and Bank of America

For three decades, in partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Bank of America has helped families build and improve places to call home.

December Habitat. We build.

Habitat for Humanity partners with people in your community — and all over the world — to help them build or improve a place they can call home.

Propietarios de viviendas Hábitat

Conozca algunas de las familias e individuos que se han asociado con nosotros para construir un futuro mejor.

Why we love Habitat

Longtime volunteers and Habitat Humanitarians Jonathan and Drew Scott share why they support our work.

Nine out of 10 Americans and Canadians call for affordable housing solutions

View the key results from Habitat’s Affordable Housing Survey in an infographic.

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All rights reserved. “Habitat for Humanity®” is a registered service mark owned by Habitat for Humanity International. Habitat® is a service mark of Habitat for Humanity International.

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