--- title: "Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild | World Vision" description: Extreme weather events can cause widespread destruction, putting vulnerable communities at greater risk of falling deeper into poverty. When heatwaves, hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, and wildfires strike, they expose children and families to increased risks of harm and danger. The severe storm system that began on March 14 swept through the central and... image: https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/floods-w045-0068-011-1200x800-1.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/blog/corporate/2025/03/25/extreme-weather-helping-communities-recover-and-rebuild#main-content) [![](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wv-logo-new-RR-HEX.png?width=1149&height=231&name=wv-logo-new-RR-HEX.png)Homepage](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/) - Business Solutions - [Donate Product](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org) - [Disaster Relief](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships) - [Engage Employees](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/employee-engagement) - [Marketing Solutions](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/cause-related-marketing-with-world-vision) - [Become a Proud Supporter](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/proudsupporter) - Insights - [Blog](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/blog) - [Podcast](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/the-sustainable-supply-chain-forum-podcast) - [About](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/en-us/maximize-impact-with-trusted-excess-inventory-donations-world-vision) [Start a Product Donation](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/donationreviewform) - Business Solutions - [Donate Product](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org) - [Disaster Relief](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/disaster-relief-partnerships) - [Engage Employees](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/employee-engagement) - [Marketing Solutions](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/cause-related-marketing-with-world-vision) - [Become a Proud Supporter](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/proudsupporter) - Insights - [Blog](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/blog) - [Podcast](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/the-sustainable-supply-chain-forum-podcast) - [About](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/en-us/maximize-impact-with-trusted-excess-inventory-donations-world-vision) [Start a Product Donation](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/donationreviewform) ![](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/floods-w045-0068-011-1200x800-1.jpg?width=1200&height=800&name=floods-w045-0068-011-1200x800-1.jpg) Corporate Partner # Extreme weather: Helping communities recover and rebuild ![World Vision Writer](https://7528315.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hub/7528315/hubfs/raw_assets/public/mV0_d-cms-elevate-theme_hubspot/elevate/images/avatar-placeholder.jpg?width=48&height=48&name=avatar-placeholder.jpg) World Vision Writer June 17, 2026 Extreme weather events can cause widespread destruction, putting vulnerable communities at greater risk of falling deeper into poverty. When [heatwaves](https://www.noaa.gov/topic-tags/heat-waves), [hurricanes](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-facts), [floods](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/floods-facts-faqs-how-to-help), [tornadoes](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/tornado-facts), and [wildfires](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) strike, they expose children and families to increased risks of harm and danger. The [severe storm system that began on March 14 ](https://apnews.com/article/us-storm-weather-tornadoes-wildfires-deaths-bd91a18c8a34237784d4bc8c17e03306)swept through the central and eastern U.S., unleashing 87 tornadoes, dust storms, and high winds. At least 39 people lost their lives, with Mississippi and Missouri experiencing the most severe impacts from the tornadoes. Wildfires in Oklahoma and Texas, along with dust storms in Kansas and Texas, compounded the devastation. In response to these devastating events, World Vision takes swift action — around the world and in the U.S — to deliver lifesaving aid, including providing essentials like food, clean water, and hygiene kits. But our efforts don’t stop there. We keep working alongside communities to help them [build resilience](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/disaster-response-to-lasting-change) and [prepare for future disasters.](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/20-years-after-indian-ocean-tsunami) This includes investing in early warning systems and equipping communities with the tools they need to respond effectively to weather hazards. “Children are one of the most vulnerable groups in the midst of crises and often have no idea of the magnitude of the events they are experiencing. They find themselves away from home, family, and friends,” [said Thiago Crucciti, World Vision’s national director in Brazil](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/floods-facts-faqs-how-to-help#impact), reflecting on the devastating 2024 floods in Brazil. To address this need, World Vision helps families access psychosocial support and Child-Friendly Spaces so they can start to regain a sense of normalcy. “Without an appropriate intervention, these events could leave lasting scars. We must respond now to ensure that they get the support they desperately need,” Crucciti said. Beyond our immediate emergency response, we also collaborate with communities on long-term projects like land restoration, infrastructure improvements, and community development. These efforts improve food security, restore ecosystems, and open economic opportunities — critical steps toward long-term resilience. ## You can help deliver hope and meet practical needs when emergencies strike. [**GIVE NOW**](https://donate.worldvision.org/give/disaster-relief) ## **Floods** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/floods-facts-faqs-how-to-help) ## Hurricanes ## 2024 U.S. hurricanes ## – [**Delivering hope: Hurricanes Helene and Milton disaster relief**](https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/hurricane-helene-disaster-relief) – [**Hurricane Helene: Facts, FAQs, and how to help**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-helene-facts-faqs-how-to-help#:~:text=Hurricane%20Helene%20ranked%20among%20the%20most%20powerful%20storms,in%202005%2C%20Helene%20claimed%20at%20least%20227%20lives.) – [**Hurricane Milton: Facts, FAQs, and how to help**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-milton-facts-faqs-how-to-help) ## **Hurricanes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/hurricane-facts) ## Wildfires [![woman handing someone a box](https://www.worldvisionpartners.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/2-fire-966x550-1.jpg?width=966&height=550&name=2-fire-966x550-1.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) ### **Wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/wildfires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) [![man handing someone a box](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/25203706/d400-2342-10-1200x800-1.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/california-fires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) ### **California wildfires: Facts, FAQs, and how to help** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/california-fires-facts-faqs-how-to-help) ## **Los Angeles Fires: Hurting and Healing Together** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/los-angeles-fires-hurting-healing-together) ## **Working alongside partners to support Maui relief efforts** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/working-alongside-partners-to-support-maui-relief-efforts) ## Tornadoes [![bike among rubble](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26175354/t2dos-968x548-1.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/tornado-facts) ### **Tornadoes: Facts, FAQs, and how to help** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/tornado-facts) [![men building new roof](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26175417/tdis-968x548-1.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/tornado-destruction-and-long-term-recovery-in-kentucky) ### **Tornado destruction and long-term recovery in Kentucky, U.S.** [**READ MORE**](https://www.worldvision.org/us-work-news-stories/tornado-destruction-and-long-term-recovery-in-kentucky) ![new structure being built with a cross in the front](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26175601/d400-2153-12-3251x2168-1-1920x1280.jpg) ![destruction of a building](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26175655/d400-2081-013-917x610-1.jpg) [![a girl and a baby staring at the camera](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26182343/1.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/sudan-crisis-stories-of-survival-hope-relief) ### [Sudan crisis: Stories of hope and relief](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/sudan-crisis-stories-of-survival-hope-relief) [![woman putting shoes on child](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26182425/2.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/war-in-ukraine-displacement-and-refuge) ### [War in Ukraine: Displacement and refuge](https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/war-in-ukraine-displacement-and-refuge) [![girl getting clean water from well](https://wvusstatic.com/www/uploads/sites/2/2025/03/26184749/3.jpg)](https://www.worldvision.org/clean-water-news-stories/for-lasting-change-just-add-clean-water) ### [For lasting change, just add clean water](https://www.worldvision.org/clean-water-news-stories/for-lasting-change-just-add-clean-water) ## 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