
50%
of U.S. households lack emergency resources or plans, leaving many communities vulnerable when disaster strikes (National Library of Medicine).
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How EMDS Helps:
We equip families and communities with simple planning tools to build confidence before a disaster strikes.
82%
of fire departments and 67% of firefighters in rural America are volunteer-based, highlighting the critical need for resource support during emergencies (Center for Disaster Philanthropy).
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How EMDS Helps:
We strengthen local coordination and capacity so responders aren’t left to carry the burden alone.
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68%
of damaged public housing units in Lumberton, North Carolina, remained unrestored two years following hurricane Matthew in 2016, prolonging tenant displacement (National Low Income Housing Coalition).
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How EMDS Helps:
We help communities create recovery plans, identify unmet needs, and avoid long-term displacement.
70%
of homes in the highest-risk flood areas DO NOT have flood insurance (Insurance Information Institute). Flooding is the most common and costly natural disaster in the U.S., yet many homeowners remain uninsured, increasing their financial risk (The Regulatory Review).
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How EMDS Helps:
We guide communities through practical mitigation strategies when insurance is unavailable or unaffordable.