We know that crisis doesn’t pause for our purpose. Whether facing climate-related disasters, school emergencies, or community trauma, Black and Brown leaders are often on the front lines—personally and professionally. We’ve compiled a trusted list of culturally affirming, real-time resources to support your safety, wellness, and continued leadership when it matters most.
Because when our communities are in crisis, our leadership becomes sacred. Whether it’s wildfires, floods, school emergencies, or emotional fallout—our leaders deserve more than resilience. We deserve real-time support, protection, and care.
With fierce love and unwavering commitment to our collective well-being, Surge has gathered trusted, culturally grounded emergency resources to help you, your school, and your community move through crisis with strength, clarity, and dignity.
Here are some critical immigration resources:
ICE Immigration
IMMIGRATION RESOURCES FOR EDUCATORS AND SCHOOL LEADERS
National Immigration Law Center
Stay Alert & Ready
- Ready.gov Alerts – Regional emergency notifications and preparedness guides.
➤ https://www.ready.gov/alerts - National Weather Service – Zip code-specific emergency updates.
➤ https://www.weather.gov/
Mental Health & Emotional First Aid for Leaders
- The Steve Fund Crisis Text Line
24/7 culturally affirming crisis support for youth of color.
Text STEVE to 741741
➤ https://www.stevefund.org/crisistextline/ - Therapy for Black Girls Emergency Toolkit
Empowering resources for emotional care and resilience.
➤ https://therapyforblackgirls.com - Latinx Therapy Coping Tools
Grounded healing in language and culture.
➤ https://latinxtherapy.com/
For the Classrooms & Communities You Protect
- Teaching Tolerance Emergency Lesson Plans
Trauma-informed classroom resources for post-crisis response.
➤ https://www.learningforjustice.org - NASP Crisis Response Resources
Support for navigating school-based emergencies with cultural sensitivity.
➤ https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources/school-safety-and-crisis
Mutual Aid & Rapid Relief in Real Time
Mutual Aid Hub Map
Find or start a mutual aid network near you.
➤ https://www.mutualaidhub.org
