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DAUSA works closely with fellow Rotarians. The Rotary network is the underpinnings in DAUSA’s whole disaster/deployment structure. It provides the effectiveness of the network of LIKE-MINDED PEOPLE, who share the same vision to build up a significant disaster relief program managed and run by American Rotarians.

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Organization

DAUSA is a 501-c-3 registered charity incorporated in Washington, D.C on June 12, 2010 (The capital of the United States). DAUSA is primarily partnered and supported by Rotarians and Rotary Clubs. However we welcome supports from non-Rotarians, businesses, community and church groups throughout the United States. The board is made up of officers & directors (all Rotarians); and there are maximum 20 advisors,1/3 of the advisors can be non-Rotarians.

History

Disaster Aid USA has deployed across the globe and at home in the states. Internationally from Pakistan, Philippines, Nepal, South Pacific, Africa to Central America, Caribbean, and Western Hemisphere. Hurricanes/Typhons, floods, earthquakes, war, famine, are just a few reasons for international deployments. In the USA we have deployed to dozens of disasters in Dozens of states for Tornedoes, Hurricanes, floods, wildfires, COVID, and localized emergency needs.

Coordinations with districts

Disaster Aid USA encourages Rotary Districts in the United States to support DAUSA’s core principles, using volunteers and funding, in accomplishing domestic disaster relief goals.

How can a District become involved in DAUSA?

  • Adopt and support DAUSA as one of its district projects.
  • Adopt DAUSA’s principles to Guide Disaster Preparedness Activities in its district and in the USA.
  • Appoint a District Disaster Relief Chair whose goal is to oversee and develop disaster relief activities in his/her district in coordination with DAUSA.
  • District Disaster Relief Chair is encouraged to share disaster relief activities with DAUSA on a regular basis or when disaster strikes in his/her district.
  • District is encouraged to maintain a domestic disaster trailer stocked with tools and equipment, ready to respond when disaster strikes, in coordination with DAUSA.

Disaster Aid USA (DA USA) is Rotarian operated project and a 501-c3 non-profit charity, incorporated in the District of Columbia. As a club project, its clubs goals and objectives are to promote and create awareness, raise funds and provide financial support for its primary mission: To provide immediate disaster relief and humanitarian aid at home, here in the US and worldwide to those victims suffering from the effects of disasters natural or man-made while using Rotary’s guiding principles and according to its Rotary 4 way test, while adhering to United Nation and Sphere Standards.

The Rotary Club of Historic Prince George’s Co, Maryland’s Club President Mary Dudley and the clubs board members adopted and approved Disaster Aid USA as the Clubs signature project on the 15th of July, 2010.

Disaster Aid International (DAI) Delivers

DAI has successfully delivered aid in active war zones and disaster zones with deployments carried out by highly trained Disaster Aid Response Team (DART) members. DAI has more than 50 DARTs, Rotarians and non Rotarians actively involved throughout the world. The DAI board is made up of Representatives from each Disaster Aid Country with the Current DAI Chairman of the Board being Disaster Aid USA's Larry Agee

The Humanitarian Aid Package

The Family Survival Box contains the basic living supplies of shelter, water and light. These basic aid components are contained in a durable mobile multi-use box container with wheels and a pull out handle for ease of transportation. The tent exceeds UN and SPHERE standards and is highly adaptable. The tent was designed by an experienced DART Team Leader based on his experiences in the field. The tent is equipped with three separate living areas, each with its own entry with privacy and mosquito screening. The tent material is 210D Oxford tent material with a waterproofing factor of PU4000mm and silver coated UV50 protection. This combination of materials is durable yet lightweight. The front walls and side doors of the tent can be extended and connected to other tents. Pods of four tents can be connected and used as first aid stations or other purposes where a larger compound is needed.The board is made up of officers & directors (all Rotarians); and there are maximum 20 advisors,1/3 of the advisors can be non-Rotarians.

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