#RebuildBetter

[noahboswel]

He wasn’t waiting for normal. He was building something stronger.

[ivygorgon]

An open letter to the U.S. Congress

Increase critical funding for disaster relief programs!

795 so far! Help us get to 1,000 signers!

As your constituent, I am urging you to increase critical funding for disaster relief programs.

Communities are struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene and now Hurricane Milton is right on its heels. According to weather reports, Hurricane Milton—with storm surges that are expected to be as high as 15 feet—has the capacity to be one of the most catastrophic hurricanes in history.

The need for disaster relief will only increase as we continue to deal with the impacts of the climate catastrophe. There will be much more to do to help communities rebuild―families need access to safe and affordable housing, quality health care, and investments that prioritize equity including HUD’s Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) program, which provides flexible grants to help cities, counties, and states recover from disasters and rebuild affordable housing and other infrastructure after a disaster, especially in low-income areas.

We must address the climate crisis―and that can include eliminating tax breaks for fossil fuel companies when Congress takes up tax legislation next year, which would also increase revenue by almost $110 billion over 10 years to make much-needed investments.

Helping communities recover is a critical role of the federal government. FEMA is carrying out its responsibilities now, but will need more funds soon. We know that the communities that will be most impacted by hurricanes and natural disasters include communities of color, people with disabilities, and rural and low-income communities.

We cannot sacrifice the most vulnerable in our society due to partisan squabbling or outright lies about what FEMA disaster relief funding is being used for.

Please work with your colleagues to increase disaster relief funding in FY 2025 appropriations and speak out to refute the false assertions that FEMA disaster relief funds are being diverted to other purposes.

▶ Created on October 10 by Jess Craven · 793 signers in the past 7 days

[wilfredogarrigo]

#buenosdías #café #morningcoffee #inagurationday #diversityandinclusion #1stwomanvicepresident #rebuildbetter #hopeful #onehumanrace #batman https://www.instagram.com/p/CKRMmT2rrDG/?igshid=1p0i5v4w3tp5t

[csrgood]

How Do We #RebuildBetter? Brendan Bechtel Interviews Maryland Governor Larry Hogan

Bechtel | Innovation

Listen in as Brendan Bechtel speaks with Maryland Governor Larry Hogan on behalf of the Business Roundtable about the impact of COVID 19 on infrastructure initiatives, the importance of digital infrastructure – especially building out broadband in rural areas – and how private businesses, labor, and policymakers can unite to rebuild the American economy.

Brendan leads the Business Roundtable (BRT) Infrastructure Committee. Governor Hogan is the Immediate Past Chair of the National Governors Association.

The Business Roundtable is a proud sponsor of United for Infrastructure. Now in its eighth year, United for Infrastructure works to educate the public and policymakers about the importance of infrastructure to the nation’s economy, workers, and communities to ensure that our nation’s infrastructure meets the needs of every American – both now and for future generations. 

Visit UnitedForInfrastructure.org to learn more.

source: https://www.csrwire.com/press_releases/45753-How-Do-We-RebuildBetter-Brendan-Bechtel-Interviews-Maryland-Governor-Larry-Hogan?tracking_source=rss

[ruthjada]

@ReBuildUSANow : Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington, let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 15, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:30PM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[evadeja]

@ReBuildUSANow : Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington let’s go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington, let’s go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 15, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:30PM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[tiacara3]

@ReBuildUSANow : Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington, let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 15, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:30PM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[joinaunion3]

@ReBuildUSANow : Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

Americans cannot afford to wait. Our lives and our future are at risk. Washington, let's go. #infrastructureNow #RebuildBetter https://t.co/WgkDlFYaok

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 15, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:30PM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[gavmeg-blog-blog-blog]

More Green for Green Infrastructure - Funding to Mitigate Climate Risk

There are ways to rebuild without relying just on #FEMA payments #rebuildbetter #climate

Street Side Bioswale – mitigate climate risk; storm water damage

In the United States, it is estimated that $4.6 trillion will need to be spent to meet our current infrastructure needs. As of the 2017 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card funding may be available for about half of that amount; there is a funding gap of $2.1 trillion.  In the 2016 report Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure…

[ruthjada]

@ReBuildUSANow : As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity air-conditioning & clean running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #r

As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week, weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning & clean, running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #rebuildbetterhttps://t.co/MfjW1xiqqS

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:35AM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[evadeja]

@ReBuildUSANow : As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week weary residents in LA’s hardest hit areas find electricity air-conditioning & clean running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #r

As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week, weary residents in LA’s hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning & clean, running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #rebuildbetterhttps://t.co/MfjW1xiqqS

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:35AM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[tiacara3]

@ReBuildUSANow : As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity air-conditioning & clean running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #r

As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week, weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning & clean, running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #rebuildbetterhttps://t.co/MfjW1xiqqS

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:35AM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[joinaunion3]

@ReBuildUSANow : As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity air-conditioning & clean running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #r

As Hurricane Laura recovery rolls into its 2nd week, weary residents in LA's hardest hit areas find electricity, air-conditioning & clean, running water still in short supply. Restoration of energy & water systems is weeks away. #rebuildbetterhttps://t.co/MfjW1xiqqS

— ReBuildUSA (@ReBuildUSANow) September 14, 2020

September 14, 2020 at 05:35AM via Twitter https://twitter.com/ReBuildUSANow

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[gavmeg-blog-blog-blog]

Post-Hurricane Harvey, Can We Build Back Better?

#Rebuildbetter with #resilience bonds; #climate #hurricaneharvey #houston

According to FEMA damage estimates over 105,000 structures in the Houston-Galveston region experienced damage due to Hurricane Harvey natural disaster. The City of Houston government buildings alone realized approximately $175 million in damage.  This is $100 million over their insurance limit.  Both the private and public sector are actively working recovery efforts with a desire to rebuild as…

[gavmeg-blog-blog-blog]

Post-Hurricane Harvey, Can We Build Back Better?

#Rebuildbetter with #resilience bonds; #climate #hurricaneharvey #houston

According to FEMA damage estimates over 105,000 structures in the Houston-Galveston region experienced damage due to Hurricane Harvey natural disaster. The City of Houston government buildings alone realized approximately $175 million in damage.  This is $100 million over their insurance limit.  Both the private and public sector are actively working recovery efforts with a desire to rebuild as…

[gavmeg-blog-blog-blog]

More Green for Green Infrastructure - Funding to Mitigate Climate Risk

There are ways to rebuild without relying just on #FEMA payments #rebuildbetter #climate

Street Side Bioswale – mitigate climate risk; storm water damage

In the United States, it is estimated that $4.6 trillion will need to be spent to meet our current infrastructure needs. As of the 2017 ASCE Infrastructure Report Card funding may be available for about half of that amount; there is a funding gap of $2.1 trillion.  In the 2016 report Failure to Act: Closing the Infrastructure…