DisasterAid USA is providing domestic aid after widespread weather-related damage

Although we are accustomed to reports of storm-related damage in tropical and sub-tropical regions of the world, this year has been different in that the United States has suffered wide-spread losses due to extreme weather events.  The Insurance company Munich Re reported that the USA accounted for 85% of storm-related worldwide insurance losses during the first half of  2012, due mainly to tornadoes and wildfires.  This is above the longterm average of 65% since 1980.

More recently,  Hurricane Isaac hit the Gulf Coast and then Hurricane Sandy hit the northeast coast, causing severe damage.

Disaster Aid USA provided assistance following Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana with over 14,000 gallons of clean water a day from its filtration units, food for shelters, and debris removal.  It is preparing to provide assisance to New York and New Jersey next week and is soliciting donations from interested Rotarians.  Click here to go to their webpage for details. Alan Lomax is on the advisory board.