Disaster: it is just a Matter of Time
Disaster in Guatemala
Disaster relief in Guatemala and Central America is not a luxury, it is an absolute necessity. Perched precariously on the junction of four tectonic plates, and subject to storms from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, major natural disasters happen with sad regularity. Earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes and volcanic eruptions are just some of the challenges faced by the people of Guatemala.
AMEDICAusa delivering relief supplies to the survivors of the El Cambray disaster
Because we have an ongoing relationship, and work directly with the first responders and disaster relief authorities (CONRED, the Guatemalan equivalent of FEMA) AMEDICAusa is a unique position to bring effective aid to where, and to whom, it is needed most.
72 Hours
The first three days following a disaster event are critical. It is during this limited time that there is the opportunity to save the most lives and property, and it is at least this long before outside resources, such as international disaster response teams, can get organized, travel to the site and begin to effectively provide aid.
AMEDICAusa training firefighters in Guatemala
For these reasons, AMEDICAusa believes that the most effective aid is that which is given before a disaster. By providing equipment and training to the Fire Service and other first responders, we help the Guatemalan people more effectively respond to events, both large and small, and ultimately save more lives.
Disaster relief in Guatemala and Central America is not a luxury, it is an absolute necessity. Perched precariously on the junction of four tectonic plates, and subject to storms from both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, major natural disasters happen with sad regularity. Earthquakes, landslides, hurricanes and volcanic eruptions are just some of the challenges faced by the people of Guatemala.
AMEDICAusa delivering relief supplies to the survivors of the El Cambray disaster
Because we have an ongoing relationship, and work directly with the first responders and disaster relief authorities (CONRED, the Guatemalan equivalent of FEMA) AMEDICAusa is a unique position to bring effective aid to where, and to whom, it is needed most.
72 Hours
The first three days following a disaster event are critical. It is during this limited time that there is the opportunity to save the most lives and property, and it is at least this long before outside resources, such as international disaster response teams, can get organized, travel to the site and begin to effectively provide aid.
AMEDICAusa training firefighters in Guatemala
For these reasons, AMEDICAusa believes that the most effective aid is that which is given before a disaster. By providing equipment and training to the Fire Service and other first responders, we help the Guatemalan people more effectively respond to events, both large and small, and ultimately save more lives.
AMEDICAusa brings relief not just after the event, but proactively aids the first responders to prepare before such disasters happen.