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Fox Island a model for disaster preparedness

Christina Henry

November 17, 2022 |

Gig Harbor Now |

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Response Location: United States, Gig Harbor, Washington

The Fox Island Community and Recreation Association Emergency Response Organization is a model for community-level emergency planning. Realizing the island would be cut off from any help in the case of a major disaster, they set up a command center, bought equipment and supplies, and worked with government and NGO sources to develop a disaster plan that uses neighborhood response teams that are ready to deploy on short notice.

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Ten Years Ago, Occupy Sandy Didn't Just Help New Yorkers, It Redefined Disaster Response

Samantha Maldonado

October 28, 2022 |

The City |

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Response Location: United States, New York, New York

The mutual-aid group Occupy Sandy helped New York City residents affected by Superstorm Sandy. Using and expanding the network of people created by Occupy Wall Street, 60,000 volunteers distributed supplies, created a map of relief locations, and organized helping hands wherever necessary.

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Hurricane Ian Destroyed Their Homes. Algorithms Sent Them Money

Chris Stokel-Walker

October 10, 2022 |

Wired |

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Response Location: United States, Florida

A partnership between GiveDirectly and Google.org used artificial intelligence to identify Florida neighborhoods most in need of disaster relief after Hurricane Ian. It then sent them a smart phone notification to accept $700 cash assistance with no strings attached.

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The country trailblazing the fight against disasters

Catherine Davison

July 19, 2022 |

BBC |

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Response Location: Bangladesh

Bangladesh has developed a multi-layered early warning system for disasters that includes good weather monitoring equipment, communication systems to broadcast warnings, and importantly, a network of trusted volunteers – half of which are women – who go out into communities to share information and urge people to evacuate to shelters. The opportunity has also empowered women, both as volunteers and with the ability to make the decision to evacuate during a natural disaster.

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Climate resilience hubs finding a foothold on Detroit's East Side, helping residents face disasters

David Sands

December 14, 2021 |

Model D |

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Response Location: United States, Detroit, Michigan

In Detroit, a coalition of nonprofits and organizations are coming together to transform buildings into resilience centers. A resilience center is a hub that people can go to for help, especially in moments of a natural emergency. In Detroit, the hubs are part of a response to the effects of climate change, which can leave people displaced. Some of the things people can find in a hub include emergency services, internet access, and workforce development.

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Four ways Mozambique is adapting to the climate crisis

Neha Wadekar

November 01, 2021 |

The New Humanitarian (formerly IRIN) |

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Response Location: Mozambique

According to the 2021 Global Climate Risk Index Mozambique was the fifth country most affected by extreme weather over the past two decades. This article takes an in-depth analysis into four aspects of the country's climate crisis response; early warning systems, flood defense, resettlement sites, and rebuilding houses. The article evaluates both its failures and successes.

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Drones from scraps: How a Malawian startup is transforming medical supply delivery

Charles Pensulo

September 29, 2021 |

Hardware Things |

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Response Location: Malawi

Micromek builds low-cost drones using mostly 3D printers and recycled materials and delivers supplies to rural health clinics and relief organizations during natural disasters. The company’s drones can access a drone-friendly air corridor set up by the Malawian government to make the journeys more successful.

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Education first

Mike De Socio

August 15, 2021 |

Adirondack Explorer |

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Response Location: United States, Arizona

The Grand Canyon National Park launched a “hike smart” campaign as a way to educate hikers about the risks of traversing in the canyon and to decrease the number of search and rescue incidents. While measuring the success of such preventative measures can be difficult, the number of incidents has remained flat since the campaign was introduced in the 1990s, despite an increase in visitors.

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Pitching in on rescues

Mike De Socio

August 14, 2021 |

Adirondack Explorer |

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Response Location: United States, New Hampshire

Several years ago, the New Hampshire Fish and Game Department created a form of insurance as a way to raise money for search and rescue operations for people hiking in the mountains. These voluntary insurance cards cost $25 per person and protect them from covering the costs of their rescues. In 2020, the state sold 7,752 cards, which generated over $200,000 of income for rescue missions. While the revenue can be inconsistent year to year, the cards can usually cover their costs.

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Expanded Silver Alert system helps those with developmental disabilities

Gianluca D'Elia

August 05, 2021 |

Cronkite News - Arizona PBS |

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Response Location: United States, Arizona

Three years after Arizona added people with intellectual or developmental disabilities to the list of people who can trigger a public alert when they go missing, advocates say the state enjoys better coordination from one community to the next. While the numbers aren't tracked, advocates say many people on the autism spectrum or with other disabilities have been quickly found and returned to safety. The state expanded its Silver Alert program, originally for missing seniors, and other states are starting to follow suit. An alert can result in notifications by phone, news and social media, and highway signs.

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