One person was killed and three were injured by a landslide that prompted a mandatory evacuation in the Alaska city of Ketchikan. Morgan Chesky has the latest details on the emergency situation tonight.

More than 5 million people have been affected by devastating floods in Bangladesh — one of the world's most climate-vulnerable countries.

Giving can be quiet after a #flood. Despite the National Flood Insurance Program estimating that just one inch of flooding in your home costs a minimum of $25,000 in damage (U.S.), funding is often limited. So, how can a response be improved? bit.ly/4cZ8bW1

With funding from a Midwest Early Recovery Fund grant, the Arkansas Community Foundation supported disaster case management and long-term recovery groups to help communities in Arkansas recover from March 2023 #tornadoes. Read their impact story: bit.ly/4dWrWy0

Massive #flooding has hit India and Bangladesh after massive rainfall in the monsoon season. Bangladesh is hardest hit and response and recovery is complicated by political instability and reported widespread corruption. More details: bit.ly/3X7dtZj

The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact around the world. Even in 2024, the U.S. had one of the largest summer waves in two years. As of August 2024, CDP has distributed more than 200 grants both domestically and internationally from our response fund. bit.ly/3XnHV2U

After a #disaster, survivors need critical support to rebuild stronger. This September, our #Match4Recovery matching gift campaign is a chance to double your impact. Make a first-time or increased gift today and an anonymous donor will match it! Give now: bit.ly/3X4bvcl

Recovery from the massive #wildfires in Chile earlier this year continues. The final total of deaths – per SENAPRED – was 136, with just 35 identified. This makes it one of the deadliest wildfires in the world in more than 100 years. Support recovery: bit.ly/4g4q2NU

Part three in our series, in cooperation with the “Disaster and Community: Philanthropic and Nonprofit Engagement” class focuses on #flooding. Despite the increasing frequency of floods and their impacts, philanthropic support for this hazard is minimal. bit.ly/3YZxgwy

What we're watching: More than 100 were injured and at least six killed by Cyclone Shanshan, which made landfall on Aug. 29 in Kyushu in southwestern Japan. Also, Pacific Typhoons impact Hawaii, and extreme hunger is growing in multiple nations. bit.ly/3zdzhKU #disaster

"We go into community, we meet with fellow funders, we meet with local community organizations, we meet with survivors and we try to really understand what the needs are in that community." Our own Sally Ray joined #FEMA for a #podcast episode recently: bit.ly/47lhG0s

Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous matching gift donor, every first-time or increased gift contributed this month; our donor will match it. Together, we can provide critical support and help rebuild lives after disasters. disasterphilanthropy.org/donate/

Check out this terrifying scene that played out on a southern China island as Typhoon Yagi came ashore: weather.com/news/weather/v…

Hurricanes and other weather-related hazards continue to escalate across the #Caribbean. This means that the countries most affected are often in constant recovery. Read our latest blog post to learn why we must increase our focus on long-term recovery: bit.ly/3zfaMgo

Join us for a #F2F session on 9/17 @ 12:30 pm ET to hear philanthropic leaders The Ford Family Foundation, Center for Disaster Philanthropy, and @EBSewallFdnshare share insights on how philanthropy can help communities prepare for and recover from disasters. REGISTER NOW! ow.ly/oIcO50PMf8y

“Female-headed households are often left out of decision-making and can be invisible if not intentionally sought out.” Our own Nicole Behnam, vice president of strategy and innovation, is featured in a new AP story on the impact of #Hurricane Beryl: bit.ly/3XwXPb4

Preparation is a huge part of disaster response and September is #NationalPreparednessMonth! Take a moment and look over these FEMA resources to learn more about how you can better prepare, just in case the worst happens. bit.ly/3q6dooJ (photo: FEMA)

Urgent call for support! The number of disasters grows, and many strike unexpectedly, leaving communities devastated. Give during our #Match4Recovery campaign and join us in providing critical resources for #disaster preparedness: disasterphilanthropy.org/donate/

After a year of El Niño, we are now in neutral conditions, headed for La Niña which is predicted to start between September and January. The federal forecasters at NOAA are “forecasting a range of 17 to 25 total named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher): bit.ly/4bRP8wM

Potential Tropical Cyclone Six is gaining strength in the Gulf of Mexico and is forecast to become a tropical storm later today. Jim Cantore has what you need to know. Stream The Weather Channel for more: bit.ly/3UzM2rh