What do you do in times of crisis? Many of us no doubt panic and look for answers. This unique organization Humanity Road is here to help. Humanity Road’s mission is to educate the public before, during and after disasters on how to survive, sustain and reunite with loved ones. Humanity Road volunteers are trained and equipped to use Internet and mobile communications technology to collect, verify and route information online during sudden onset disaster. Using the Internet, they provide public safety information as well as directing the public to governmental and aid agencies that are providing assistance for the disaster. Humanity Road is a 501[c]3 nonprofit that has earned the www.Guidestar.org Exchange Seal, is a member of the National Emergency Management Association and has participated online in disaster exercises both inside the USA and abroad.
Examples of How Humanity Road Helps during disaster
- Rescue Phrases translated from English to Creole and English to Spanish.
- Collecting, confirming and routing urgent needs to aid agencies and first responders.
- Providing information to the public on where to find shelter, apply for aid.
- Guidelines for tweeting during disaster and using the phone during disaster.
- Standard safety messages on what actions to take before, during and after disaster.
- In 2010, Humanity Road responded to events in 33 U.S. states and territories and 73 events worldwide.
For more information on Humanity Road please visit www.humanityroad.org!
Humanity Road is also in the running for the BCG Social Media Contest Giveaway, stay tuned to find out if they won on August 8th, 2011.
Thank you so much for selecting us and spotlighting the work that our volunteers do! Volunteers help those impacted by disaster find solutions to urgent needs; from supporting the upstart of a CERT team in Ghana with a laptop to supporting the upstart of a clinic in Haiti with an autoclave, the team is dedicated to helping those impacted by disaster find a solution. In September in Hollywood FL we are co-hosting an event with the National Dance Council of Haiti in support of Peace. Its a day of dance to celebrate World Peace Day and we’re spotlighting the cultural diversity and beauty of Haiti. Music and dance are a form of expression and have healing effects. We hope you can join us! We’re hoping we won, as it will help us pay for the concert. We’re supported 100% by donations. Thanks again for selecting us!