2027 Agenda

Firsthand accounts during severe disasters like Hurricanes Beryl and Melissa emphasize immediate community resilience, where neighbors step in to share food, clear road debris, and rescue those trapped by rapidly rising floodwaters. Responses from local residents and response teams typically highlight the swift activation of emergency shelters, community-led clearing of blocked access routes, and widespread reliance on faith and mutual aid while waiting for power and utility restoration. In this session, hear firsthand accounts and insights from one of the strongest storms ever recorded.