CNN: Tornadoes, Survivors and the Urgent Need for Disaster Preparedness

Survivors tell stories of tornadoes sweeping through Joplin, Missouri, and Minneapolis, Minnesota. Now more than ever, we need to be prepared for the worst nature throws our way.

When a natural disaster occurs, organizations such as FEMA and the American Red Cross go to work immediately to address health, safety, and infrastructure problems. But financial issues affect far more people after a disaster than property damage or personal injury. And that's where our national networks fall short.

HOPE Coalition America is the only financial emergency preparedness and recovery service in the country. Through partnerships with industry leaders in a wide range of industries spanning banking, financial services, insurance, social and community services, we provide financial and economic assistance to those affected by natural disasters.

Our counselors are full-time employees and volunteers from the banking, financial services and insurance industries. Through the HOPE Crisis Hotline and our on-site counseling centers, they help clients recover financially from natural disasters, foreclosures, and other emergencies.

We also provide pre-disaster preparedness planning. Download our free Emergency Financial First Aid Kit or Personal Disaster Preparedness Guide now—and find out how prepared you are.

For more information, visit: http://tinyurl.com/44n3l9m

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