When storms ignore borders: building hurricane early action across the Caribbean
30 September 2026
Extreme Weather
Disaster Details
Extreme weather events such as floods, hurricanes and droughts threaten lives and livelihoods around the world. The Netherlands Red Cross works with National Societies to reduce these risks through early warning systems, nature-based solutions and drought-resistant crops. By helping people prepare before disaster strikes, we can reduce humanitarian impacts and the need for emergency assistance.
Key Figures
- 46 million people had to leave their homes due to extreme weather in 2024.
- Every euro we invest in anticipatory action now saves an average of €16 in emergency response later.
