Alabama

Equitable and Just Hurricane and Disaster Preparedness Amid COVID-19

This report highlights the intersectional impacts of (climate-fueled) hurricanes and COVID on Gulf South and Southeast, offering recommendations for how Congress, the federal government, and local governments can support equitable disaster preparedness, response, and rebuilding, including:

  • Help cities, communities, and states prepare for and equitably rebuild after disasters by developing disaster rebuilding plans that prioritize affordable housing and resilient infrastructure
  • Develop bold, equitable, and comprehensive plans to cut pollution and build resilience to climate change
  • Increase federal funding for the Environmental Career Worker Training Program
  • Create and capitalize an Healthy Communities and Resilient Infrastructure Fund

Poll: In time of COVID, two-thirds of Americans want climate action

Americans are worried about "triple threat" of hurricanes, COVID, & climate change. 52% of Black Americans and 49% of Latinos/Latinas say they are more worried about hurricane season this year amidst the pandemic. Half of adults in southeastern coastal states say they are more worried about hurricane season this year and 66% say addressing climate change should be a priority.