U.S. severe weather: How funders can support recovery
1 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. CT
Globally, extreme weather disasters occur every day. According to the World Meteorological Association, 50% of all recorded disasters between 1970 and 2019 were due to weather, climate and water hazards. These disasters caused 2.06 million deaths and $3.64 trillion (USD) in losses. Seven of the top 10 costliest disasters in that period occurred in the U.S.
In recent years, we’ve seen increasing numbers of billion-dollar disasters in the United States. Already in 2024, there have been 11 billion-dollar disasters confirmed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. All of them are storms.
This emergency webinar brought together experts to discuss how funders can address the increasing number of extreme weather events. Panelists explored the long-term impact of these disasters, the needs of communities and gaps in recovery.
CDP’s Vice President of Funds Management and Coalition Building, Sharad Aggarwal, moderated the discussion with the following panelists:
- Thomasina Burns, Co-Executive Director, Houston Responds
- Amy Carol Dominguez, Program Director, Crisis Emotional Care Team, Vibrant Emotional Health
- Barb Mayes-Boustead, NOAA Coordinator for the Climate Ready Nation Initiative
- Kari McCann Boutell, President, Iowa Council on Foundations
This webinar was co-sponsored by Giving Compass, United Philanthropy Forum and Council on Foundations.
Please see the slide deck and watch the webinar recording to learn more: