![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() So far in 2023, The Home Depot Foundation has committed more than $6 million for disaster preparedness, response and long-term recovery in communities impacted by natural disasters. ![]() Through nonprofit partners, the Foundation continues to work in impacted communities for years to come to ensure long-term recovery in the area. Our corporate merchandising, supply chain and operations teams move necessary product and equipment to stores in strike zones, and our stores often become command centers for first responders and relief agencies. With the help of Team Depot and nonprofit partners, including the Team Rubicon, Convoy of Hope, Operation Blessing, American Red Cross, World Central Kitchen and others, the Foundation is able to provide immediate support, resources and relief supplies to communities in need. Whether you’re planning ahead for you and your family or creating a clean-up kit, it’s never too early to be prepared for a disaster, y’all!īe sure to check out to find out more about what The Home Depot Foundation is doing to help aid in disaster response.įor more behind the scenes on all of our DIY and home projects be sure to follow along on instagram To see all of our inspiration and upcoming projects be sure to follow along on pinterest.The Home Depot Foundation is committed to supporting communities with natural disaster preparedness, short-term response and long-term recovery.Įach year, the Foundation and Team Depot, Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, prepare before disaster strikes by pre-stocking nonprofit partner warehouses and Home Depot distribution centers with relief supplies for quick deployment in the immediate wake of a storm. The Home Depot Foundation has committed nearly $5 million to disaster response in areas impacted by fires, hurricanes and tornadoes in 2021. In partnership with national nonprofit partners like Operation Blessing and Convoy of Hope, the kits are transported to affected areas in need of cleanup and rebuilding support immediately following a disaster. Members of Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, will package thousands of relief kits in preparation of future storms. I love knowing The Home Depot Foundation is committed to supporting impacted communities with immediate disaster relief and long-term rebuilding. Hurricane Prep with The Home Depot Foundation Make a regular inventory to remove expired items and replenish your supplies. When Irma hit, about 25% of Key West homes were destroyed. Stock your home with what you need to get through a tropical storm or hurricane. Here’s a checklist to help you get started, with tips from the American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Department of Homeland Security and the National Hurricane Center. No matter where you live in the Sunshine State, you are vulnerable to the effects of a hurricane. Florida is the hurricane capital of the United States. Use these checklists to prepare before a hurricane strikes. By starting early, you’ll avoid the rush at stores and other venues typically crowded and often chaotic when hurricane watches and warnings are issued. In fact, our home survived a massive flood by Hurricane Wilma! Key West has been hit directly by three hurricanes since 1984: Georges in 1998, Wilma in 2005 and Irma in 2017. The most important thing you can do as hurricane season approaches is to get yourself, your family, and your home prepared. We’re the southernmost point of the United States and a prime location for Hurricanes. As a Home Depot Foundation ambassador this year, I get to share more of the ways they help communities and residents (just like me!) prepare for a potential hurricane ahead of time. It’s no surprise that we moved to Key West, Florida – however, moving during the start of official hurricane season in early June and not having a disaster response plan was a huge deal. Thank you for supporting the brands we truly love! This post is sponsored by The Home Depot Foundation. ![]()
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