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As the effects of climate-related events grow in severity, there is an increasing demand for emergency construction and strong infrastructure. Funding programs, such as the Emergency Relief for Federally Owned [...]

Mother Nature provides breathtaking vistas, but can also bring us some nasty surprises, especially at a time when the climate is changing and affecting storm frequency and intensity. Many of [...]

The 311th Signal Command (Theater) played a critical role in providing support to the people of Maui in the aftermath of devastating fires. Military personnel from the command coordinated logistics support services and distributed vital resources to communities in need. Their efforts included ensuring a stable water supply for residents and offering coordination support for the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency. The command's teams, along with other units, provided strategic signal support and reliable communications for the relief efforts. The 311th SC (T) made significant contributions to Maui's recovery, and ongoing support from the community is still needed. [Extracted from the article]

The article offers information on the recovery efforts by rural cooperatives in the aftermath of hurricanes in the U.S. Topics include the impact of Hurricane Harvey on cotton and cattle industries in Texas, fruit loss reported by citrus grower organization Florida Citrus Mutual following Hurricane Irma, and assistance from Commodity Credit Corp. for dairy farmers after the devastation caused by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. INSET: Co-op strength harnessed for hurricane repairs.

The article discusses U.S. military role and capabilities in rescue mission Haiti earthquake disaster. Topics discusses include response of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to the call for aid by the Haitian government; mission of NATSG to provide support for U.S. Navy V-22 Osprey aircrew and maintenance professionals assigned for training and maturation at Marine Air Group (MAG) 26; and deploying five MV-22 Ospreys to a forward operating base at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

The article discusses the requirement of planning for disasters and risk management by co-operatives (co-ops). Topics include views of Organic Valley Cooperative facilities manager Mark Pfeiffer, on fire accident took place at Organic Valley's headquarters building in 2013; efforts made by co-ops for aiding hurricane Harvey and Irma victims; and funds raised by Cooperative Development Foundation for assisting cooperative businesses damaged by the hurricanes. INSETS: Co-ops aiding hurricane victims;Co-ops of all sizes need a crisis plan.

The article talks about the role of the U.S. Army Reserve soldiers in rescue and relief activities after Hurricane Harvey. Topics include efforts of soldiers in providing critical response capabilities to Hurricane Harvey in search and rescue, aviation, engineer, transportation, medical, and communications support and medical battalion and soldiers deliver food and water, install protective tarps over homes and shelters, and clear debris from homes and roads.

The article offers updates on the activities of the U.S. Navy. The USS George Washington (CVN 73) aircraft carrier has arrived in the Philippines on November 13, 2013 as part of an emergency relief operation for typhoon affected Samar and Leyte provinces. Commodore (Cmdr.) Marcus Lopez was relieved by his colleague Joshua Sager as the VFA-11 Red Rippers squadron's commanding officer on October 10, 2013. A 500 pound bomb was dropped by an F-35 fighter jet at Edwards Air Force Base in California.

The article offers an overview of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group's (CSG) emergency relief operation in the Philippines. It mentions that the USS George Washington (CVN 73) aircraft carrier of the U.S. Navy was deployed on November 14, 2013 beyond Leyte Gulf to render humanitarian assistance to victims of Super Typhoon Haiyan known as Operation Damayan. It also provides photographs showing the aftermath of the typhoon and the aid of the group to people affected by its devastation.

The article focuses on establishment of joint task force (JTF) on September 26, 2017 to support the Hurricane Irma survivors. Topics disucssed include establishment of Memorandums of agreement between special units and JTFs and territories in advance, task for disaster operations for national security, chemical hazard detection and debris removal and responsibility of collection of information.

The article reports on the relief operation conducted by the U.S. HSL-51 Warlords in Thailand for the flood victims caused by the tropical storm Nok-ten in July 2011. It mentions that the Warlords fly from the Royal Thai Navy airfield in Utaphao to Royal Thai Army in Bangkok to pick up their passengers who will conduct a survey and observe the flooding in the north of the city. It also says that they returned to Utaphao after they disembarked the passengers at the 11th Infantry Barracks.

The article explores the works of the Louisiana Association of Cooperatives (LAC) in helping farmers and fishermen recover from natural and man-made disasters. It notes that the formation of LAC was aimed at providing disadvantaged small farmers and fishermen with technical assistance and resources. Moreover, it mentions LAC has acquired grants from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development through its Small Socially Disadvantaged Producer Grant (SSDPG) program.

The article offers cooperative (co-op) development news briefs. It says that the Dairy Month campaign of Dairy Farmers of America Inc. delivers nearly 100,000 meals for the hungry in the U.S. in June 2011. It mentions that the Spring Storms of 2011 Cooperative Recovery Fund is launched by the Cooperative Development Foundation (CDF) for the long term recovery of spring storm victims. Moreover, CHS Inc. provides one million dollars to help flood victims in North Dakota communities.

The article reports that the U.S. Navy has established Operation Tomodachi to assist Japan Self-Defense Force in their disaster relief efforts after the earthquake and tsunami in Honshu, Japan on March 11, 2011.

The article discusses the response of the U.S. Army to the request of the Pakistani Government for flood relief assistance.

The article offers information on the deployment of the 3d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) (ESC) in Haiti to prior to the earthquake on January 12, 2010. It says that four days after the disaster, 3d ESC has begun to support humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations of the Operation Unified Response of the U.S. It also mentions that 3d ESC soldiers reveal their skills in field craft, while they also apply their modification table of organization and equipment (MTOE).

The article offers information on the effort by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for the services rendered after the flood on May 1, 2010 in cooperation with sailors, DoD personnel civilians and community members at the Naval Support Activity in Tennessee.

The article reports on the humanitarian assistance operation of the U.S. Navy on board the battleships USS Kearsarge and USS Nasau in Texas and Haiti. It provides information the relief and medical services offered by the deployed teams, particularly the Galveston Assistance Team-Overhaul Recovery in Texas. Benefits of the said missions are also cited.

The article reports that the USS Kearsarge and the USS Nassau help provide relief and humanitarian assistance to disaster-stricken areas in the U.S. and abroad in 2008.

The article features the operations and the airmen of the U.S. Air Force. Despite several issues in the Air Force, the airmen, whether they are serving the war on terrorism around the world or battling Mother Nature in the country, they continue to America that they are true professionals. It cites that a team of airmen respond to flooding in the Midwest and wildfires in California.

The article focuses on the military assistance element of disaster relief operations given by the U.S. to Bangladesh after the latter was devastated by tropical cyclone Sidr. The U.S. Navy has offered its support to help in humanitarian assistance and disaster relief efforts by providing emergency aid using the USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) and USS Tarawa (LHA 1).

The article cites that the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command joined in relief efforts to help victims of Hurricane Katrina. Pararescue people. aeromedical caregivers, airlift crews, aerial porters and Reservists organized missions and delivered supplies and equipment to devastated areas in the Gulf Coast. About 50 members of the 910th Airlift wing, Youngstown Air Reserve Station in Ohio were deployed to Duke Field in Florida.

The article highlights the operations of the United States Air Force in providing relief and aid to the victims of Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf Coast region along Louisiana and Mississippi borders. Aside from search and rescue operations, the Air Force's 4th Air Expeditionary Group Medical Squadron treated patients in a make-shift field hospital at the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Focuses on the Operation Unified Assistance of the 33rd Rescue Squadron of the U.S. Air Force in Sri Lanka after the tsunami disaster. Helicopters used in the operation; Significance of the emergency relief efforts; Accomplishments of the operation.

Presents captioned photographs illustrating the role played by Naval Aviation assets of the United States in Operation Unified Assistance, the relief mission for victims of the December 26, 2004 tsunami that hit the Indian Ocean near the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) carrier strike group; Bonhonune Richard (LHD 6) expeditionary strike group; 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU); Description of relief operations.

Focuses on the recovery of 498th Medical Company (Air Ambulance) at Fort Benning, Georgia from major deployment to Central America in support of the Hurricane Mitch disaster relief. Struggle of the company with multiple maintenance challenges; Increase of operating tempo after returned from Central America; Necessity of solid leadership in buying manpower.

Discusses the techniques that provide a means for emergency managers to quickly identify the manageable future without time-consuming and labor-intensive analyses. Fundamentals of planning; Applications of the end state; Identification of the event horizon.

Reports on the United States Air Force Reserve's relief operations to help people affected by Hurricane Mitch in Central America. Number of missions flown by the service; Use of the operations as part of the Reserve's proficiency training; Origins of the missions.

Focuses on the relief operations of the United States (US) Air Force in Central America in 1998. Damage wrought by Hurricane Mitch to the region; Soto Cano Air Base in Honduras as focal point of relief effort; US aircraft involved in relief operations; Effects of the hurricane in Central American countries.

Presents a list of disaster areas in the United States in 1998 that warrant federal assistance. Florida 1223; Indiana 1234; Iowa 1230.

Presents information on the major disaster areas proclaimed by United States President Bill Clinton. Federal assistance to alcohol and tobacco retailers affected by the disaster; Type of disaster; State; Counties and municipalities covered.