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.
Earthquakes strike suddenly, violently and without warning, but identifying potential hazards and planning can reduce the threat of damage, injuries and loss of life.
Earlier this year, Phala, Chariya and their four children moved into a climate-sensitive Habitat home they helped build Cambodia’s Battambang province. The look of their home is similar to others in the area — but the difference is in the details.
Hunter Douglas has donated privacy blinds for Habitat homes for a quarter-century.
A whimsical tea party in the woods was created using repurposed materials — many from the Habitat ReStore.
Watch as Habitat for Humanity Greater Los Angeles homeowner Kyla and her mother team up with Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott to build a unique window box for their home using wood from the 2020 Rockefeller Christmas tree.
Habitat for Humanity marks its fourth year of partnership with Ply Gem in 2019. The company’s donation of siding, windows and accessories has helped families across the U.S. fulfill their dream of owning a decent and affordable Habitat home.
Habitat is engaged with its local organizations throughout the storm’s anticipated path, and is encouraging residents to prepare for the storm.
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.
George O’Malley of Habitat Greater Boston shares his tips for reducing your house’s energy use.
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