Center for Disaster Philanthropy 347d ago

Flash floods are the most dangerous type of natural hazard in the U.S., consistently causing the highest number of fatalities each year. Sadly, recent weeks have provided proof of that with flooding around the country, including in North Carolina, New Mexico, Illinois, Kentucky, and, of course, Texas. A study earlier in 2025 rated Texas as the U.S. state most at risk for a disaster this year, such as a wildfire, tornado or flood. But knowing there is a risk doesn’t mean we envision an event like the extreme flooding on the Guadalupe River over Fourth of July weekend. This flooding was fast-moving, unexpected, grew quickly, and was both destructive and deadly. CDP hosted a webinar to discuss the recent flooding in the U.S. and how funders can help affected communities recover and prepare for future events. CDP Program Officer for Domestic Funds Cari Cullen moderated the discussion and panelists included: - Amy Carol Dominguez, Director of Disaster Services, Vibrant Emotional Health - Fred Kaynor, Managing Director, Relationship Management, Marketing & Partnerships, DAFgiving360 - Melissa Roberts, Executive Director and Founder, American Flood Coalition This webinar was co-sponsored by Giving Compass, PEAK Grantmaking, National Voluntary Organizations Active in a Disaster, United Philanthropy Forum, Philanthropy New York, Black Emergency Management Association, The Funders Network and Council on Foundations. Please see the slide deck to learn more: https://disasterphilanthropy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/2025_07_17-CDP-Flash-Floods-Webinar.pdf