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Flood Preparedness Cheat Sheet for Informal Settlements
Flood Preparedness Cheat Sheet for Informal Settlements1. Understand & Assess the Risks Identify Flood Zones: Know if your dwelling is located in a flood-prone area. Stay Informed: Regularly monitor local news and weather forecasts for flood alerts. 2....
December in Southern Africa: Navigating Storms and Floods
December in Southern Africa: Navigating Storms and Floods December, heralded globally as a time of festivities, holds a distinct resonance for Southern Africa. While many envision snowflakes and winter wonderlands, the region anticipates a different natural...
November’s Nature: Bracing for Heatwaves and Fire Outbreaks in Southern Africa
November's Nature: Bracing for Heatwaves and Fire Outbreaks in Southern AfricaAs the Southern African calendar marches into November, there's a distinct shift in the atmosphere. The fresh blossoms of spring now give way to the intense heat of the early summer. This...
October Alert: Navigating the Early Summer Storms in Southern Africa
October Alert: Navigating the Early Summer Storms in Southern AfricaOctober in Southern Africa is a herald of the burgeoning summer. The temperatures begin to climb, and landscapes, earlier parched from winter's touch, slowly come alive. But with the warmth and...
September Safety: Mitigating the Threat of Veld Fires in Southern Africa
September Safety: Mitigating the Threat of Veld Fires in Southern AfricaSeptember, a month that marks the transition from winter's chill to the warmer embrace of spring in Southern Africa, holds a distinct challenge: the increased risk of veld and forest fires....
Fostering Resilience through Community Engagement
Disaster relief isn't just about addressing immediate needs—it's also about building long-term resilience. At CityHope Disaster Relief, we believe that one of the most effective ways to foster resilience is through community engagement.