From not saying ‘it could be worse’ to where to volunteer, experts share how to support those affected by the storms
Less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated vast swaths of the south-eastern United States, Hurricane Milton barreled into the state of Florida. Communities and emergency recovery crews in the area have struggled to cope with the rapid succession of disasters, a phenomenon that’s only likely to become more common due to global heating.
“It’s not just about a natural disaster, it’s about a series of natural disasters,” says Dr Tia Dole, chief 988 lifeline officer for Vibrant Emotional Health. Dole says survivors and their loved ones are feeling despair, shock, grief and sadness – as well as helplessness because their suffering has been politicized.
Continue reading… From not saying ‘it could be worse’ to where to volunteer, experts share how to support those affected by the stormsLess than two weeks after Hurricane Helene devastated vast swaths of the south-eastern United States, Hurricane Milton barreled into the state of Florida. Communities and emergency recovery crews in the area have struggled to cope with the rapid succession of disasters, a phenomenon that’s only likely to become more common due to global heating.“It’s not just about a natural disaster, it’s about a series of natural disasters,” says Dr Tia Dole, chief 988 lifeline officer for Vibrant Emotional Health. Dole says survivors and their loved ones are feeling despair, shock, grief and sadness – as well as helplessness because their suffering has been politicized. Continue reading… Well actually, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton
