According to the NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information, the United States has suffered more than 200 weather-related disasters since 1980 that have cost more than $1 billion, totaling approximately $1.2 trillion. But even then, analysts predict that these numbers are too low. These staggering numbers provide a window into the monumental suffering those in a disaster experience.
How can the construction industry play its part in aiding disaster relief?
We know purpose-built structures and raw materials take too much time and effort to be effective. They take too long to ship and assemble, are quickly outdated as needs change rapidly and ultimately end up part of the problem as they must be demolished and disposed of in landfills.
In a perfect world, disaster relief products would be easily shipped and assembled, fit the unique requirements of each shelter or venue, be able to adjust quickly to the emergency as needs change, then either become a permanent part of the solution, ship out or recycle as easily as they are delivered.
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