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Building Power Before the Storm: Join the Community Preparedness Network
When disaster strikes, our communities in Iowa are too often left out—left out of preparedness planning, left out of response decisions, and left behind in recovery. From derechos and floods to public health crises and acts of violence, we’ve seen what happens when systems fail us. The Community Preparedness Network (CPN) changes that. A System by Us, for Us Led by the NAACP Des Moines Branch, the Emergency Preparedness & Community Resilience Plan is the first-of-its-kind, e
Victoria Henderson Weber
Oct 25, 20252 min read
Staying Ready: Water Safety and Community Preparedness
As environmental concerns surrounding Iowa’s water systems make headlines, the NAACP Des Moines Branch is urging thoughtful...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Jun 12, 20251 min read
Public Transit is a Civil Rights issue—We Must Speak Up
At the Des Moines NAACP, we are committed to ensuring every citizen in our region can truly thrive— not just survive. That’s why this...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Mar 31, 20252 min read
Severe Weather Awareness Week
Des Moines Branch Members, As part of our Environmental Justice Branch Initiative, In the Eye of the Storm, our project team will bring...
Victoria Henderson Weber
Mar 27, 20231 min read
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