Team Rubicon’s Greyshirts arrive in Omaha, Nebraska, this week to begin cleaning up the damage caused by Winter Storm Ulmer, whose high winds, heavy rainfalls and blizzards caused historic flooding throughout the state. TR’s arrival has made some Nebraska residents relieved. Amanda Brewer, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Omaha, became teary-eyed when telling me … Read More
The National Weather Service called the flooding by last week’s Winter Storm Ulmer, a bomb cyclone, “historic” and they and the United States Geological Services provided a map of the almost two dozen states—from coast to coast—affected by the severe pressure drop that caused increased winds, severe blizzards, and record rains that clashed with ice … Read More
Team Rubicon’s Director of Field Operations encourages members to introduce themselves to local emergency management partners before and between disasters.
The other day I had an encouraging conversation over the phone (who knew that cell phones could still function as telephones?) with one of our regional leaders. She shared how even when she dedicates in excess of 40 hours a week to Team Rubicon, there is still more work to be done. She bragged about … Read More