Hurricane season has started and communities in the Caribbean, up and down the Atlantic and in the Gulf coastal areas are all potentially in the hurricane zone.
While federal and state government will help, in these times of disaster we, as a union family, must respond as we have in past crises.
On this page you will find resources and links that can offer help in the wake of this disaster to fellow union members, friends, family and loved ones.
All AFT members are now covered by our Accidental Death & Dismemberment policy. Learn more here.
Colorín Colorado has information on how to help immigrant students and families understand and cope with natural disasters.
Share My Lesson has lesson plans to help you and your students understand and cope with natural disasters.
Food Research & Action center has information on how federal nutrition programs are responding to meet the needs of those affected by natural disasters.
The Center for Disease Control has an excellent section on natural disasters and severe weather. In particular, visit the section on floods. Included are resources on what do do after the storm, regarding hygiene, reentering your home, and more.
Please consider donating to the AFT Disaster Relief Fund to help our members and affected communities rebuild in the wake of recent natural disasters.
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