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WSR Zine Issue 1

WSR Perspectives

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Powered by People, an organization led by former c Powered by People, an organization led by former congressman Beto came to visit WSR and Ms Young this week. After the #deepfreeze they were one of our first major donors and thier gift this helped restore water access to dozens of families. We believe that showing up is key to good governance. But we know the climate crisis that put people like Ms Young at risk will not be solved within the current political frameworks and processes. We hope Beto (Along with many others) keeps pushing for voting rights, but we know voting will not be enough. We need expanded imagination, deep moral transformation and a new ethos of collective care. We need so many more leaders to come see communities like Lakewood and we need all of you to help build the power needed to change the world, win environmental justice and good quality housing for alll people. With thanks, WSR
A big thank you to all the participants who comple A big thank you to all the participants who completed our very first Language Justice Fellowship, hosted by @ceer_houston @texashousers @weststreetrecovery and facilitated by @peligrosidaddy and @gloriapoderosa For the past 8 weeks, the participants reviewed topics like ethical conduct while interpreting, creating and holding a space for interpretation, as well as practicing live Spanish interpretation skills. We hope this fellowship created a stronger awareness for how important language justice is in all spaces and brings a confidence to all the participants to interpret when needed.
Waterproof backpack 🎒 Water bottles 🚰 Rain p Waterproof backpack 🎒 Water bottles 🚰 Rain pancho 🌧 Candles and matches🕯 Toiletries 🧼 Snacks 🍫 First aid materials🧴 It's important that we prepare for the next storm on blue sky days. Our community residents in the @northeast_ac, @texashousers, @alexandrasmither @brenda_tijerina & @aka_ogden got together and assembled disaster bags for residents of Northeast Houston. Above is a list of some of a few of the items that were packed. This is an important step towards planning for our own safety, and inspiring our civic leaders to take meaningful action to prepare our communities before the next disaster.
June 1st, 2021 - November 30th, 2021 marks the off June 1st, 2021 - November 30th, 2021 marks the offical time period for the Atlantic Hurricane Season. This season is expected to be above average in terms of activity. Tropical Storm Ana already formed before the season on May 22nd. The next storm will be named Bill. The NOAA is predicting a likely range of 13 to 20 named storms, which means they have winds of 39 mph or higher. Of those, 6 to 10 could become hurricanes (winds of 74 mph or higher), including 3 to 5 major hurricanes (category 3, 4, or 5; with winds of 111 mph or higher). NOAA provides these ranges with a 70% confidence. Be prepared with go bags, electronic copies of all important documents, and appropriate evacuation plans. DM our team if you need any guidance. #hurricaneseason2021 #hurricaneseason #houston
What we would give to never be #resilient again. What we would give to never be #resilient again. To have a government that cared for us or about us. To have a culture that acted as if the lives of the beautiful people we love and have worked with since Harvey mattered. To have the polluters pay. The true looters have names like Shell and BP and Wells Fargo and on and on. To have children that have never known a flood. Send your love and your support, but don't tell us #Houstonstrong and then move past it. Take care of each other today and always. We are tired, but we love you. And were doing our thing.
A research study published in Dec of 2017 calculat A research study published in Dec of 2017 calculated that human-induced climate change likely increased rainfall during Hurricane Harvey by ~38%. Humans are directly warming the earth and its leading to more precipitation, especially in our region. And it is not projected to let up. This storm is a good warning for what could happen during #hurricaneseason2021 The next superstorm may not arrive this year, but its arrival is imminent. Yes, all of this rain takes an emotional toll on us. But no matter how exhausting, its paramount we prepare our communities and neighbors. We must continue to pressure our city and county to serve us with sustainable long term and short term recovery plants. #disatserrelief #houston #justrecovery Article in the photos written by @emfoxhall from the @houstonchron
West Street House 2.0 is in the works... 🏡 West Street House 2.0 is in the works... 🏡
H-town flood surveys, where community power meets H-town flood surveys, where community power meets horse power,,, where the high horse meets high water,,, where the wild west meets the flood plain,,,⁠ ⁠ Photo taken while gathering surveys for NAC's community flood mapping project. 🤠🐎
This sign was hung on the door of the first west s This sign was hung on the door of the first west street house when it served as a makeshift disaster center during Harvey. We've tried our best to distribute decision making power since day one, sharing both power and responsibility. Hierarchy is often perceived as necessary for order and efficiency; West Street is an endeavor of horizontal organization and the incredible relationships formed from working with and not for each other. This is one of the ways we try to reflect the values of the world we are working towards in our everyday practices.⁠ ⁠ It says, "SERVERS: Be empowered, If you see a need, meet it! Serve the Hungry. Ask questions, and Send Back Answers. Make Decisions. We are all making this up as we go. - Love, West Street Recovery"
Thank you to everyone who came out to our all hand Thank you to everyone who came out to our all hands meeting last sunday, it was a blast! The wordcloud is from our breakout groups, where we brainstormed the features our ideal community space would include.
This past week, the Northeast Action Collective's This past week, the Northeast Action Collective's @northeast_ac disaster preparation team kicked off their first block walking campaign in the neighborhood of Lakewood. Hurricane season is rapidly approaching, and we want to be proactive in connecting residents of Northeast Houston to resources and trainings, our community group, as well identifying specific needs of individual households. Together we knocked on 81 houses, and received info from over 25 people. Thanks to @stoptxdoti45 @alexandrasmither and the rest of the volunteers for coming out and making the day a success. If your interested in learning more or participating in the next disaster preparedness block walk, DM us to see how you can get involved.
After the City of Houston's phenomenally slow harv After the City of Houston's phenomenally slow harvey home repair program was taken over by the state late last year, there are still many administrative issues. Survivors shouldnt have to wait for years for safe, livable housing after a disaster.
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