In the aftermath of a natural disaster, people need to be taken care of. They may need immediate treatment for physical injuries or help finding safe shelter and something to eat. They may also need more long-term care — physically, emotionally, economically or spiritually.

A quick, efficient and well-executed emergency response can effectively address immediate needs. But an effective emergency response doesn’t just deal with the immediate effects of the emergency itself. It also deals with the evaluation and containment of indirect effects like political and civil unrest, which can affect long-term disaster relief and recovery efforts.

We aim to A quick, efficient and well-executed emergency response can effectively address immediate needs. But an effective emergency response doesn’t just deal with the immediate effects of the emergency itself.