News & Stories
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Reports & Research
The Importance of WASH in the Wake of Disaster
March 22, 2024
Bringing training, equipment, and knowledge to disaster-struck communities, like the remote Moroccan villages devastated in the 2023 earthquake, lowers diseases and creates lasting impact. Plus: Watch "Morocco: Water After the Earthquake."
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Reflection
From Jackhammer to Sledgehammer to ‘Anna da Hamma’
March 19, 2024
A Vietnam-era infantryman reflects on serving alongside some hardcore female volunteers during a Team Rubicon flood response.
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Reports & Research
During Humanitarian Crises, Simple Solutions to Wicked Problems
March 8, 2024
Greyshirts find that pairing solar lamps with water filtration initiatives can have a big impact on women’s lives after a disaster.
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Preparedness
How to Prepare for an Atmospheric River or Flood
February 6, 2024
From knowing what makes an atmospheric river to understanding the difference between flood watches and warnings to how to keep pets safe, here's how to prepare for a flood or atmospheric river.
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Preparedness
How to Prepare for Extreme Cold Weather According to Disaster Responders
January 12, 2024
Cheap and free tips to make surviving a winter event easier and more comfortable.
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Feature Story
2023 Disaster Relief and Humanitarian Aid Year in Review
December 28, 2023
How thousands of Greyshirts served more than 28,000 individuals in 2023.
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Partnership in Action
Disaster Preparedness Exercises Bring Big Wins to Small Communities
December 18, 2023
New no-cost trainings are bolstering disaster management capabilities within at-risk communities and providing them the ability to plan for future crises on their own.
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Operations
Volunteers Roll Out for Tennessee Tornado Response
December 12, 2023
Greyshirts bring chainsaw and heavy equipment operations, debris removal, and roof tarping to those affected by December 9 twisters.
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Operations
Recon Teams Assess Tornado Damage in Tennessee
December 10, 2023
Volunteers have deployed to evaluate impact of twisters and assess unmet need.
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Feature Story
Hurricane Ian Response Leads to Veterans Serving Veterans
November 8, 2023
Disaster relief volunteers team up to put Vietnam War-era veterans and their families back in their homes.