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🌪️ Hurricane Preparedness with The King Makers Consultant Agency LLC: The Importance of a PACE Plan and Donating Blood 🌪️ As we anticipate the hurricane’s approach this Sunday, The King Makers Consultant Agency LLC wants to emphasize the critical importance of having a PACE (Primary, Alternate, Contingency, Emergency) plan and the vital need for blood donations during this time. Why a PACE Plan Matters: 1. Primary Plan: Your main strategy for safety and continuity. Ensure you have all essential supplies, a secure place to stay, and a communication plan with family and colleagues. 2. Alternate Plan: If your primary plan becomes unfeasible, have a backup route or location ready. This might mean knowing alternative shelters or having a secondary means of transportation. 3. Contingency Plan: Prepare for potential disruptions, such as power outages or road closures. Stock up on essentials like water, non-perishable food, batteries, and first aid supplies. 4. Emergency Plan: In critical situations, immediate action is needed. Know your evacuation routes, have a go-bag ready, and stay informed through reliable weather updates. The Call to Donate Blood: During natural disasters, the need for blood donations often increases due to potential injuries and disruptions in regular donation schedules. By donating blood, you can save lives and support your community in times of crisis. Action Steps: 1. Prepare Your PACE Plan: Review and update your primary, alternate, contingency, and emergency plans. Ensure all family members are aware and ready to act. 2. Donate Blood: Find a local blood drive or donation center and contribute if you’re able. Your donation can make a significant difference in emergency medical care during and after the hurricane. At The King Makers Consultant Agency LLC, our mission is to ensure community resilience and preparedness. We believe in proactive planning and community support to weather any storm. Let’s stay prepared, stay safe, and support each other through this challenging time. Together, we can make a difference. #TheKingMakersConsultantAgency #HurricanePreparedness #PACEPlan #EmergencyPlanning #BloodDonation #CommunitySupport #StaySafe

The As One Foundation stands with Houston and everyone who has been affected by Hurricane Beryl. Here are a list of hurricane resources to assist individuals and communities in recovery. Some common resources include: 1. Emergency shelters: 2. Food and water distribution: Organizations such as the @redcrossntx and local food banks may distribute food and water to those in need. Such as @houstonfoodbank 3. Disaster relief assistance: Government agencies, non-profit organizations, and charities may provide financial assistance, temporary housing, and other support to help individuals and families recover from the storm. 4. Clean-up and debris removal services: Volunteer groups, local government agencies, and community organizations may offer assistance with clean-up efforts to help neighborhoods recover and rebuild. 5. Mental health support: Counseling services and support groups may be available to help individuals cope with the emotional toll of the disaster. 6. Insurance and legal assistance: Insurance companies, legal aid organizations, and government agencies may offer assistance with filing insurance claims, accessing benefits, and navigating the legal aspects of recovery. Sharing info: For all without power, please call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362. They will pay up to $750 cash and hotel accommodations if you lost AC and food during this crisis. These resources can help individuals and communities recover and rebuild after a hurricane. It’s important to reach out for help and support if needed during this challenging time. . . #houstonstrong #resilience #community #hurricaneberyl2024 #asonefoundation #communityfirst #bettertogether #sophisticatedimages #CommunitySupport #CommunityUnity #communityfirst #communityevent #resources

In light of the increasing frequency of natural disasters, Walmart's recent initiative to deploy disaster response mobile units is commendable. These units, operated by skilled nonprofit professionals, have already significantly impacted Northwest Arkansas, offering essential services like hot meals, clean laundry, hot showers, and charging stations with Wi-Fi.   Walmart's proactive approach, driven by a strong sense of corporate responsibility, provides immediate relief and strengthens community resilience, demonstrating the power of businesses in action.   This is a prime example of how companies can make a meaningful difference and build stronger connections with the communities they serve.    As businesses, if we promote initiatives that help communities thrive, we contribute to those communities' social and economic well-being, build a more substantial, loyal base, and create a positive impact that enhances our corporate reputation. #business #community #companies #RSE #social #responsibility

As hurricane season approaches, the importance of preparedness cannot be overstated. Both government entities and non-profit organizations play crucial roles in safeguarding our communities. To Government Entities ➡️ Elevate your emergency preparedness by refining your strategies and ensuring resource allocation aligns with community needs. Collaboration is not optional; it is essential for success. To Non-Profit Organizations ➡️ Your engagement and education efforts are the backbone of community resilience. Strengthen your ties with governmental agencies to ensure a unified, effective response and recovery strategy. This hurricane season, the call to action is clear. Review, refine, and ready your plans. Engage with your community, lead with authority, and stand together in the face of adversity. Our preparedness today defines our resilience tomorrow. Together, we can turn the tide against uncertainty, ensuring a safer, stronger future for all. For more on content like this, subscribe to my newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/ev_CqjwC #disasterpreparedness #emergencymanagement #emergencypreparedness

Supporting customers for their industrial needs might be what we do, but supporting the PEOPLE in need in our local communities is who we are! Countless families have been impacted by Hurricane Beryl in the Houston area, including some of our own team who sustained damage to their homes. With our headquarters on the Gulf Coast, we know all-too-well the devastation that comes with a direct hit from a Hurricane, and the messy aftermath it leaves in its wake for years to come. But even in tragedies there are always those who rise up to the challenge. Often, the worst times can bring out the best in people. 💪 As Mr. Rogers would say: "Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." Which brings us to the point of this post... ➡Houston, we're asking you to help us help the helpers! If you know of a local organization or non-profit that's doing great things to help in the aftermath of Beryl, please drop their names or tag them in the comments below. In addition to providing them with some well-deserved recognition, we'd like to reach out to some of them and see how EcoTech can help them! (Particularly those smaller organizations that don't come with bottomless budgets.) If you just want to give a shout-out to an individual you know who has been helping, please do that as well! #hurricaneberyl #beryl #houstonstrong #houston #houstontx #texas #prayforhouston #houstonhelp #nonprofits

**Personal post alert. Because real life affects our work lives.** I’m asking for prayers and consideration for my brother-in-law Ulises, his family, and his community of Acapulco. If you’re unaware (cuz it’s hardly gotten media coverage…) 9 days ago Hurricane Otis, the strongest hurricane to ever hit the Pacific coast, made a direct hit to Acapulco and one of Mexico's poorest states, Guerrero. It’s bad enough for a Category 5 hurricane to hit with 200+ MPH winds and zero notice to evacuate. But when your government is largely corrupt, there’s no insurance, no FEMA, no National Guard, and no relief organizations set up to operate in your country… it’s devastating. My extended family there is still without power, food, and clean water, and will be likely for the foreseeable future. Ulises is on his way there with a suitcase of supplies for his neighborhood (protein bars, hygiene products, vitamins, mosquito repellent, medicine, etc.). He is also hoping to help his community with more food and building supplies by traveling to other cities to purchase supplies. If you will, pray for: • his safety in physical travel and that his supplies don’t get robbed in transit protection of his family and neighbors’ property from looters and squatters • for water and power to be restored • for the government to allow relief organizations in, and for relief organizations to want to help • for the government to protect what little supplies are being distributed from pirating And if you’re so inclined, here is his Go Fund Me page so he can help more people: https://lnkd.in/gzzbqwZw #hurricaneotis #acapulco

As Hurricane Debby makes landfall, power outages and flooding are expected across Florida, Georgia and South Carolina. Here are tips to ensure your employees stay safe and connected:   ➡️Prepare emergency kits: Encourage employees to assemble kits with essentials like flashlights, batteries, non-perishable food and water. ➡️Protect homes and belongings: Advise employees to elevate essential items if safe to do so and unplug electrical appliances. ➡️Charge computers and phones: Remind those in areas at-risk of power loss to charge their computers and phones in preparation. ➡️Financial preparedness: Ensure employees are aware of available emergency financial relief programs if they are impacted by power outages or property damages to property. ➡️Giving back: Remind teammates that they can support their peers through a charitable gift to their employee relief programs! At E4E Relief, we're here to support your company in providing crucial employee assistance during emergencies. Download a copy of our Disaster Readiness Guide for more tips: https://lnkd.in/eRbC-pNT   Stay safe and prepared. #HurricaneDebby #EmergencyPreparedness #E4ERelief

As we navigate the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, it's clear that many of us are still reeling from the widespread power outages, cell service interruptions, and damage to fences, roads, and homes. The loss of food and essentials is not only a blow to our daily lives but also a significant burden to our well-being. But there is hope. By taking the first step towards recovery, we can make a meaningful difference in our community. The Greater Houston Disaster Alliance has created a survey at connectivesurvey.org. By filling out this two-step survey, you'll provide crucial information to help the Disaster Alliance understand the full extent of the damage and share your needs with local nonprofits and government agencies. Your participation is key to unlocking more resources for our community and accelerating recovery efforts. Complete the survey at https://lnkd.in/gNwzhh5z