
50%
of U.S. households lack emergency resources or plans, leaving many communities vulnerable when disaster strikes (National Library of Medicine).​
43%
of people say the wouldn't know how to keep tehir family safe in a disaster (World Risk Poll 2024 Report). This gap in confidence isn't just personal—it puts entire communities at risk when response depends on local action.
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).​
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).​