Humanitarian organization CARE has announced expanded disaster preparedness and response efforts across the United States ahead of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, which begins on June 1. The initiative focuses on strengthening support systems for women, caregivers, and pregnant individuals in communities that are often underserved during emergencies.
CARE officials highlight that low-income women and families are disproportionately affected during natural disasters, particularly in regions with limited access to emergency resources. The organization is working with women-led and grassroots partners to deliver aid, distribute essential supplies, and support recovery efforts in disaster-affected areas.
As part of its expanded U.S. operations, CARE is increasing its focus on preparedness programs and emergency relief distribution. This includes emergency cash assistance, deployment of rapid response teams, and delivery of essential hygiene and household supplies to families impacted by hurricanes and other crises.
The organization has also outlined long-term goals to reach more than one million people by 2030 through expanded disaster relief programming. Central to this effort are CARE Package kits, which include hygiene items and essential supplies for mothers and young children recovering from emergencies.
In addition to direct aid, CARE is promoting disaster preparedness guidance tailored specifically to caregivers and pregnant people. Recommendations include developing family emergency plans, preparing evacuation routes, assembling emergency supply kits, and ensuring access to essential medical and hygiene items. Special guidance has also been provided for infant feeding during emergencies and for maintaining maternal health during evacuation situations.
CARE emphasizes that preparedness plays a critical role in reducing the impact of disasters and improving recovery outcomes. The organization also continues to work with local partners to ensure that vulnerable populations receive timely and effective support before, during, and after extreme weather events.
Since beginning its U.S. operations in 2019, CARE has responded to multiple major disasters across several states and territories, supporting recovery efforts and expanding its focus on maternal health and economic resilience.
As climate-related disasters become more frequent and severe, CARE’s expanded programs reflect a broader effort to strengthen community resilience and ensure that high-risk populations are not left behind during emergency response efforts.
