Medical support is vital to recovery after a natural disaster. When a disaster strikes, medical facilities face major obstacles. Not only do hospitals have to manage their current patients, but they also have to treat injuries caused by the tragedy. This task becomes problematic when the power goes out, and necessities like water are not [...]
Before a state or federal government responds to a natural disaster, disaster management must be assessed at a local level. Local Response Includes: Acting as Emergency Response Activating the Emergency Operations Center Coordinating with Public & Private Organizations Notifying State Emergency Management Agency Activating Local and Government Organizations for Mutual Aid Compacts Activating Response Agreements [...]
The refugee crisis in Europe is growing. The UN says in 2016, 5.2 million refugees and migrants arrived in Europe from Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries due to war and persecution. According to The UN Refugee Agency, “More than 375,000 Rohingya refugees have arrived in Bangladesh in the last month alone.” The United Nations, [...]
Many communities are not prepared for natural disasters, despite living in areas of risk. Natural disasters can compromise access to power as well as clean water. When a disaster is immanent, communities stock up on water bottles and gas. This leaves many at risk of being unprepared if they do not purchase resources in time [...]
It is important to remember that disaster relief goes way beyond the initial stage. There is response, recovery, preparedness and risk migration. While media coverage starts to dwindle after the initial stages, the needs of those affected by the disaster are still alive and real. Our goal is to provide sustainable off-grid solutions that can [...]
Emergency responders such as the Red Cross take action during earthquakes, typhoons, conflict, severe drought, and famine. Natural disaster can leave populations without electricity, water, food and medical care. Depending on resource limitations and remoteness, communities can be left in dire need for even the most basic necessities. Emergency responders seek to provide communities struck [...]
