News & Stories
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Preparedness
Disaster Responders Prepare To Take On Tornado Season
March 26, 2024
Seasoned relief volunteers reveal what to expect in the hours, days, and weeks after a twister strikes, and how to prepare to serve in its wake.
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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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Operations
Colorado Wildfire Mitigation Delivers Big Impact
February 21, 2024
On a wildfire mitigation op in 2023, Greyshirts pulled down big trees and big savings for a local community.
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Feature Story
Their Love Language? Acts of Service to Others
February 14, 2024
A veteran couple finds the perfect fit while volunteering with Team Rubicon—and doing something for people they’ll never meet.
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Partnership in Action
Martin Luther King Day Service Project Gives a Lift to a Neighborhood School
February 9, 2024
Howard University students, volunteers from two veteran-led organizations, and local community members convened in D.C.'s Anacostia neighborhood to help a high school grow a better future.
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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
Service Projects Bring Bluer Skies to Local Communities
January 10, 2024
Team Rubicon Greyshirts served on more than 660 local service projects in 2023. These were some of their favorites.
