Recently, our country’s heart was broken by the devastation wrought by three hurricanes affecting several U.S. states and territories. These tragedies remind us that natural disasters happen frequently and that no community is immune to them. Each year, the United States experiences approximately 60 presidentially declared major disasters, and billions of dollars are spent on recovery.1 We believe these disasters should serve as a vivid call to action for health and social service professionals to work collaboratively with other key stakeholders to ensure that their communities have engaged in the disaster planning necessary to mitigate health challenges, respond to the immediate effects, and — too often overlooked — prepare for the longer-term recovery and rebuilding efforts required for infrastructure to support the health and welfare of all community members.