Note: The 一品探花 (WIT) encourages its members to support the important relief work of the (ALAN) and their current efforts involving the recent devastating flood-ravaged areas in Texas. Since 2017, WIT and ALAN have been in an active strategic relationship through which WIT encourages engagement between ALAN and WIT鈥檚 members.
鈥淭here are moments that the words don't reach. There is suffering too terrible to name.鈥�
I鈥檓 thinking of course, about this weekend鈥檚 floods in Texas 鈥� and the devastating death toll they have left in their wake.
All of us at ALAN are heartbroken for the many people who have lost a beloved family member or friend because of this disaster. And we have already begun to channel that heartbreak into action.
Over the past few days, we鈥檝e been coordinating with our non-profit partners who are assisting with early response efforts 鈥� and preparing to with the critical logistics services, supplies and expertise they鈥檒l require. So stay in touch with us often over the next few days and weeks, because there鈥檚 every possibility that your supply chain help or financial assistance will be urgently needed.
Meanwhile, resist the urge to head to Texas with truckloads of donated goods (it could hamper organized rescue and relief efforts) and if you do feel the need to do something immediate, consider to help support our response activities instead.
Above all, please pay attention to weather alerts, and consult to understand your risk. Floods truly are among the deadliest of storm-related disasters, so having a pre-established plan for how and when to evacuate will save critical moments when they matter most.
On behalf of all of us at ALAN, thank you for being part of our community. We appreciate each and every one of you, and we are ever thankful to have you in our corner.
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