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Community Resiliency

Disaster Preparedness

With support from Verizon, United Way can better prepare communities for future disasters.

United Way and 211 - the 24/7 resource we support - play a vital role in helping communities prepare for disaster. Through a partnership with Verizon, this work has expanded further to include developing disaster preparedness workshops for community residents and non-profits; optimizing resource allocation and in-kind donation management systems; and launching education campaigns to boost awareness of preparedness best practices. Our work is designed to target specific local needs and vulnerabilities. 

Flood Mitigation in Southeast Louisiana

United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Verizon have installed groundbreaking Hyfi Stormwater Detection Sensors. The sensors pair with an associated digital platform designed to provide stormwater managers with an unprecedented level of information through a real-time map that infers flood conditions.