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As Tropical Storm Erin threatens to become the first Atlantic hurricane of
the season, Caribbean communities must take immediate action to prepare.

This hurricane season is expected to be brutal. The National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts a 50% chance of an above-normal
hurricane activity, which means more powerful storms and less time to
react.

Mercy Corps is on the ground in Caribbean communities to help prepare for
these moments and build resilience to these devastating storms.
[ [link removed] ]Discover the three game-changing ways we’re redefining disaster
response.


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Mercy Corps has been a leading emergency responder to major hurricanes in
the Caribbean. From Haiti to the Bahamas to Puerto Rico, we help
communities survive, recover, and rebuild stronger. For example:


    After Hurricane Dorian ravaged the Bahamas in 2019, we provided clean
water to 20,000 people for a year while local services were restored.
 
  Following Hurricane Matthew in Haiti in 2016, we reached 30,000 people
  with clean water, hygiene kits, and home repairs—meeting their urgent
needs long after the storm.
 
  In the wake of Hurricane Maria in 2017, we provided more than 25,000
  meals in Puerto Rico, distributed supplies and cash assistance to
1,700 families, and helped small businesses recover.


But disaster response is only half the battle. We also work with
communities across the Caribbean to prepare for future disasters.

In Puerto Rico, for instance, we’re helping communities establish
Resilience Hubs that jumpstart their ability to cope and recover. These
hubs are stocked with critical supplies, like clean water, food, emergency
communications technology, solar panels, and off-grid power to charge
devices and keep medications refrigerated.

[ [link removed] ]Learn more about these Resilience Hubs and other ways we’re helping
communities prepare.

Early preparation is crucial for
saving lives. With recent U.S. government funding cuts to NOAA,
communities may have less warning, making early preparation more urgent
than ever.

We are so grateful for our generous supporters who help to ensure we can
be there for communities before crises strike — and stay long after the
headlines fade.

Thank you for your commitment,

The Mercy Corps team

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