Disaster Relief
Basmah USA jumps into humanitarian crises and natural calamities as and when they occur
Support Hurricane Milton Relief: Rebuild Lives
BASMAH is on the ground, delivering food, water, and emergency supplies to the hardest-hit areas affected by Hurricane Milton. Your support is vital in helping us continue our efforts across all regions devastated by this disaster.Every dollar you contribute enables us to provide essential food and resources directly to individuals impacted by Hurricane Milton and other natural disasters. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in their recovery.
Disaster Relief
Basmah USA serves as our nation's Muslim response to disasters, supporting all stages of disaster management: Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. This includes mitigation efforts, advocacy, and promoting community resilience across all sectors. We offer assistance with training, networking, planning, and deployment, as well as long-term case management and rebuilding stronger, more resilient communities. Additionally, we advocate for the well-being of those affected by disasters.
JOIN OUR DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM!
WHY VOLUNTEER?
Be a Lifeline
Provide critical support and aid during emergencies.
Resilience
Help your community recover and rebuild.
Personal Growth
Gain valuable skills and experience in disaster response.
Support Network
Join a dedicated team of compassionate volunteers.
Weathering the Storms – Disaster Relief Services Preparedness
As hurricane season progresses, prioritizing your family’s safety is crucial. Preparedness plays a vital role in saving lives, speeding up recovery, and reducing the impact on communities. While tropical storms cannot be prevented, taking preemptive actions can help safeguard you and your loved ones. It’s important to note that hurricanes can cause significant damage and flooding even in areas far from the coast. At Basmah USA, we want to ensure that you and your families are ready. Here are key tips for preparing during hurricane season: Stay Informed: Regularly monitor weather alerts and official advisories from local authorities, as well as updates from major news outlets and weather services.
Create a Family Plan: Develop a family emergency plan, including an evacuation route and a designated meeting point in case of an emergency.
Prepare an Emergency Kit: Put together a disaster kit with essential items like water, non-perishable food, medications, first aid supplies, flashlights, and batteries.
Secure Your Home: Strengthen your home by reinforcing windows and doors and securing outdoor items that could become dangerous in high winds.
Know Evacuation Routes: Familiarize yourself with local evacuation routes and make a clear plan for moving to a safe location if needed.
Taking these proactive steps can make a significant difference during hurricane season. Start preparing now to protect yourself and your family!
Establish Communication: Ensure all family members can stay in touch during emergencies and have backup communication methods if phone lines are down.
Protect Important Documents: Keep critical documents such as IDs, insurance policies, and medical records safe in a waterproof container.
Financial Preparedness: Have enough cash on hand, as ATMs, banks, and card systems may not be operational during or after a disaster.
Assist the Vulnerable: Check in on elderly or disabled neighbors and provide assistance to those who may need extra help during an emergency.
Exercise Post-Storm Caution: Even after the storm passes, stay indoors until authorities confirm it’s safe to go outside.