by Elizabeth Angeles | Sep 17, 2018 | Disaster Response, Local Leader, Service
Your Readiness Could Save Lives Through my time in the emergency management field, I have learned that emergencies often uncover pre-existing, systematic issues and most drastically affect underserved communities. Studies show that those with more financial and social...
by Elizabeth Angeles | Jun 15, 2018 | Disaster Response, Service
The Atlantic Hurricane Season begins June 1st and ends on November 30th. As last year showed us, this is not to be taken lightly. Here are three things to remember next time you want to help after a natural disaster. 1. Monetary donations > In-kind Donations...
by Elizabeth Angeles | Oct 20, 2017 | Disaster Response, Puerto Rico Support, Service, Service Trip
I spent two weeks deployed in Puerto Rico after La Isla del Encanto was impacted by Hurricane Maria, the 10th most intense storm ever recorded in the Atlantic. I arrived in Puerto Rico on September 27th, seven days after the storm made landfall. Puerto Rico, the...
