Tag Archives: emergency
Emergency Preparedness: We Are Doing This to Make Our Tribe Stronger
Disasters like those recently in Turkey have an impact, but climate change is reshaping reservation communities and displacing whole tribes.
Answering the Call When Disaster Strikes on the Reservations
…having our warehouses stocked and ready is crucial as a first responder for the reservations, but we need your help to do this. A donation ahead of time can make all the difference when the next disaster strikes.
Scorching Summer Pose Threats to Lives and More on the Reservations
In addition to devastating the land itself, wildfires threaten animal life, natural water systems, economic and social norms, environment and cultural resources. They also impact living communities, recreational areas and revenue streams,
National Preparedness Month: Planning Before Disaster Strikes
National Preparedness Month [in September]… Disaster preparedness is especially critical in impoverished Native communities, where everyday life can feel like a crisis and the disaster recovery process can be long.
The Realities of Winter in the Northern Plains
On remote reservations in the Northern Plains, winter storms often prevent access to necessities such as food, water and warmth… PWNA offers the Northern Plains Reservation Aid (NPRA) program…
Winter on the Reservation: Would You Choose to Heat or Eat?
Many Native American Elders are at risk in their own homes, every single day. Winter is no exception… and poverty brings its own kind of chill.
Disaster and Emergency Preparedness for Native Americans
Preparedness. It’s a word that comes up a lot this time of year, with Mother Nature bringing seasonal weather disasters like tornadoes and hurricanes – and soon enough, the chill of winter. Additionally, September is National Preparedness Month. The physical environment on the reservations we support is often harsh; giving rise to a wide range […]
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