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Rebuilding communities after disaster
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April is Disaster Preparedness Month. Between 2000-2012, natural disasters in the United States caused $1.7 trillion in damage and affected 2.9 billion people. For people living in rural communities, dealing with disasters can present a unique set of challenges, including inadequate communication due to sparsely populated areas and limited resources.

Low-income people are most likely to suffer during a natural disaster and poverty is particularly persistent in rural America. That’s why NeighborWorks America is hosting “Hope in the Delta: Turning the tide on persistent rural poverty.” You can join our live webcast April 20, at 10 a.m. ET. Meanwhile, here’s a look at how some of our network groups help residents cope when disaster hits home.
West Virginia group launches flood-relief project
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When the worst flooding in five years hit West Virginia, network member Community Works stepped up to assure speedy home repair or replacement for affected families in 12 counties.
Partnerships with government agencies are key when disaster strikes
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In 1993, the Great Flood along the Mississippi River caused $15 billion in damage across 30,000 square miles in a tri-state region stretching through Missouri, Iowa and Illinois. Recovery efforts required coordination with multiple government agencies across state lines.

Excerpted from "NeighborWorks Works: Practical Solutions from America's Community Development Network."
Rebuilding strengthens tornado-ravished community in Alabama
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When a devastating tornado whipped through an Alabama community, 7,000 people were left homeless. Network member Community Service Programs of West Alabama immediately went into action and developed a plan to help elderly residents and low-income families get housing quickly. Careful planning, communication and collaboration with partners led to a successful outcome.

Excerpted from "NeighborWorks Works: Practical Solutions from America's Community Development Network."
SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating World Book Day
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World Book Day is April 23 and a great time for us to showcase practical solutions from our book. World Book Day honors books, editors, authors, illustrators and—most of all—readers. Celebrate with us as we share some of our favorite stories from “NeighborWorks Works: Practical Solutions from America's Community Development Network” on social media. Follow our hashtag #OurNWBook and join the conversation.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
Green circle with text: 90 percent of all U.S. disasters involve flooding.
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