News & Stories
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Preparedness
Hurricane Preparedness Tips from Harvey Survivors
September 26, 2022
From half-full is empty to how to file a FEMA claim, four things hurricane survivors wish they’d known, and advice on how to improve your chances of survival and speedier recovery.
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Feature Story
Two Years After Harvey, Houston Gets 100 Rebuilt Homes
March 11, 2020
Hitting the century mark on rebuilt homes in Houston, and celebrating.
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Feature Story
February 12, 2020
More than two years after Hurricane Harvey struck Houston, a former math teacher returns home, with a special treat for the volunteers who helped her get there.
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11 months After Hurricane Harvey: Team Rubicon is Rebuilding Homes in Houston
July 9, 2018
Now eleven months after Hurricane Harvey made landfall on Aug. 25, 2017, Team Rubicon is in the middle of a pilot program to rebuild homes…
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Feature Story
Update: Irma Response and Harvey Recovery
September 19, 2017
Get the latest on our relief efforts in Texas and Florida.
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Reflection
Caught Between Harvey and Irma
September 15, 2017
While Rachel Stepp was serving in Texas, her hometown was declared to be in a state of emergency. Check out how her fellow Greyshirts managed to save her dog and protect her home.
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Feature Story
From Civil War Battlefields to 21st Century Crises, Women Lead in Disaster Relief
March 11, 2026
From pioneering nurses to modern incident commanders, women in disaster relief have shaped how communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.
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Feature Story
Tiny Disaster Relief Volunteer Love Stories
February 13, 2026
From Christmas operations that united to a love for sawdust, in honor of Valentine’s Day we celebrate four stories of Greyshirts whose passion for service turned romantic.
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Reflection
Holiday Volunteering Brings Me More Than Just Good Cheer
December 10, 2025
As he heads out to respond to Hurricane Helene, a Navy veteran reflects on holiday volunteering and service.
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Feature Story
Hurricane Categories and Storm Surge Defined
October 23, 2025
From the difference between a Category 4 and 5 Hurricane to understanding what storm surge is, here’s what all that hurricane terminology actually means.
