Disaster Response

Ways to help / technical tools

• Contribute to disaster relief

  U.S. Domestic

  American Red Cross – Initiatives include feeding stations, first aid, temporary shelter, hygiene kits, clothing, emergency transportation, home repairs, and medical supplies.

  The Salvation Army– Provides mass and mobile feeding, temporary shelter, counseling, search and rescue, medical assistance, and resource distribution.

  Volunteers of America – Delivers initial response services to meet disaster victims' critical needs.

  International

  International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies – Donations support local Red Cross and Red Crescent action in more than 192 countries. The world’s largest humanitarian network.
  

  UNICEF – Provides emergency aid, including medicines and supplements for children and nursing mothers, temporary shelters for families, and longer-term support to enhance resilience.

  Doctors Without Borders – Responds to medical emergencies around the world.

• Resources

  References and materials from the ASCE Library

  Tornado Collection – 20 ASCE journal papers, one convention proceeding, and two SEI-sponsored books, many based on post-tornado findings, to help structural engineers understand building vulnerabilities.

  Earthquake Collection – Eight ASCE journal papers, many by post-earthquake assessment teams.

  Hurricane Collection – Six ASCE journal papers, two conference proceedings, and four Civil Engineering magazine articles, exploring both risks and hazards.

• Other relevant guidance

  Florida International University Pedestrian Bridge Collapse: Analysis of the NTSB Report

  Performance-Based Structural Fire Design

  Federal Emergency Management Agency – Coordinates and facilitates the U.S. government response to domestic disasters.

  Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance – Leads and coordinates the U.S. government’s official response to international disasters.