What's at Stake

Hurricanes can be devastating, affecting the safety and well-being of individuals and families. Hurricanes destroy homes and businesses, cost lives, separate families and cause financial instability. What's the Danger Hurricanes pose a number of hazards. Some people may lose their lives or be severely injured. Others may lose their homes or businesses or places of work. Power lines, roads, bridges and buildings may be damaged or weakened so that they can’t be repaired, but must be replaced. Our ability to provide for those displaced by a hurricane may be inadequate. The impact of a hurricane can have long reaching effects […]