News & Stories
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Preparedness
Surviving the Disaster After the Disaster
September 14, 2026
When it comes to disasters, it’s not always the storm that causes the most deaths but the dangers that come after. Luckily, many can be avoided. Here's how.
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Reflection
Out of the Ashes of 9/11 and Into a Flood
September 11, 2026
A veteran and Greyshirt reflects on spending the anniversary of the September 11 attacks serving a first responder who served America that day.
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Feature Story
Lives of Service Born from 9/11
September 10, 2026
When the Twin Towers fell, these people were inspired to rise up and serve: 25 years later, they’re still at it.
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Preparedness
How to Stay Connected During a Disaster
September 9, 2026
From monitoring storms to helping family members evacuate safely, here’s how to stay in touch before, during, and after a disaster—even when the grid is down—according to America’s top disaster relief nonprofit.
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Preparedness
Top Emergency Preparedness Apps, Gadgets, and Tools for Any Disaster
September 2, 2026
From thrift-store finds to apps to top-of-the-line satellite phones, these devices can help make it easier to face any disaster.
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Operations
Team Rubicon Expands Midwest and Hawaiʻi Disaster Relief Operations
August 26, 2026
Greyshirts have begun serving residents of Gary, Indiana and two more Hawaiian Islands.
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Operations
Hurricane Lala Disaster Response Begins in Hawaiʻi
August 21, 2026
Volunteer Quick Reaction Forces are conducting welfare checks and assisting with route clearance following Hurricane Lala and in advance of pending tropical storm.
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Operations
Disaster Relief Volunteers Mobilize Across Ohio and Indiana After Derechos and Floods
August 18, 2026
Roughly 120 Team Rubicon Greyshirts are deploying to multiple communities across the Midwest to help them recover from the destructive August storms.
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Reflection
I Was a Venezuela Earthquake Volunteer. Now, I Know Why We Serve
August 13, 2026
A Greyshirt reflects on Team Rubicon’s post-earthquake medical relief operation in Venezuela and receiving the gift of service to others.
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Operations
Team Rubicon Launches Wisconsin Tornado Recovery Operation
August 3, 2026
Disaster relief volunteers are deploying to Appleton to help homeowners recover after powerful tornadoes and severe storms caused widespread damage across eastern Wisconsin.
