Most people give immediately after a crisis, in response to clear emotional appeals. Yet donors who allocate funds across the disaster life cycle have an opportunity to help ensure that each dollar given reaches its full potential. This presentation discusses how individuals and organizations traditionally give during a crisis, and proposes several innovative approaches to promoting short- and long-term solutions to help communities prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters.

1. HOW WE REACT TO DISASTERS
Rainier Valley Rotary Club
Seattle, Washington
Tuesday, December 17, 2013

4. THE DISASTER LIFECYCLE
BE INFORMED
TAKE ACTION
MAKE A PLAN
ACT RESPONSIBLY
BUILD A KIT
SAVE LIVES OF PEOPLE & PETS
GET INVOLVED
Prepare
Respond
PREVENT FUTURE EMERGENCIES
Mitigate
Recover
PROTECT PROPERTY
ASSESS DAMAGE
HAZARD & RISK ANALYSIS
COORDINATE & REMOVE DEBRIS
STRATEGY DEVELOPMENT
PROMOTE PUBLIC & COMMUNITY WORKS
DISASTER PROOF BUILDINGS & INFRASTRUCTURE
EDUCATE, TRAIN & ENGAGE PUBLIC
Much of what will happen in an emergency or a disaster can be predicted. This knowledge
allows individuals and communities to anticipate the types of disasters that are likely to
affect them, and to think of ways to reduce the impact, or prevent disasters altogether.

5. BOHOL EARTHQUAKE
IMPACT OF THE CRISIS
544K homes damaged or
destroyed
344K displaced
195 dead, 651, injured & 12
missing
Landslides caused
by the earthquake
damaged critical
infrastructure and
utilities, hospitals,
schools, and
housing.
$46.8M in next 6-mos.
Source: United Nations OCHA Situation Report No. 23, Monday, December 13, 2013
On October 15, 2013, a 7.2 magnitude earthquake occurred in Bohol, an island province
located the Central Philippines. According to the National Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Council (NDRRMC), it was the deadliest earthquake in the Philippines in 23
years. The energy of the quake released was equivalent to 32 Hiroshima bombs.

7. SUPER TYPHOON HAIYAN (YOLANDA)
IMPACT OF THE CRISIS
14.12M affected
6,105 dead & 1,779 missing
4M displaced, w/o food,
H2O & shelter
$791M next 12-mos.
Source: United Nations OCHA Situation Report No. 23, Monday, December 13, 2013
Typhoon Haiyan, known as Typhoon Yolanda in the Philippines, is the deadliest
Philippine typhoon on record, and is also the strongest storm recorded at landfall,
reaching maximum sustained winds of 195 mph.

8. Photo Courtesy of John Javellana

9. PRIORITY NEEDS & ACTIONS
Water,
Sanitation
&
Hygiene
Food
Debris Removal
&
&
Nutrition
Coordination
Shelter,
Mental Health
Settlements
&
&
Medical
Non Food Items
Services
From initial onset of disaster through the first 12-months
Communication
&
Logistics

10. Photo Courtesy of John Javellana

11. HOW WE TRADITIONALLY GIVE
Most people give immediately after a crisis, in
response to clear emotional appeals. Yet donors
who allocate funds across the disaster life cycle
have an opportunity to help ensure that each
dollar given reaches its full potential.

12. HOW YOU CAN HELP
Private dollars can help with disaster relief throughout
the disaster life cycle. Suggestions for investors include:
1. Incorporate the entire disaster life cycle in funding efforts.
2. Fund efforts to “build back better.”
3. Facilitate conversations between key partners.
4. Invest in programs that promote education & training.
5. Support inclusive planning efforts and innovative solutions.
Source: Center For Disaster Philanthropy

13. WHAT’S THE BIG IDEA?
Operation Pay It Forward
Collaborate with Partners
Adopt a Community
Sponsor a Project
Facilitate Cash For Work
Accelerate Economic Development

14. CASH FOR WORK

16. PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION
Photo by Andre Aragon

17. PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION
Photo by Andre Aragon

19. Stacy C. Noland
Executive Director, Moontown Foundation
stacy@moontownfoundaton.org
www.moontownfoundation.org
(425) 830-4083

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21. Charcoal for $$

22. Seattle Vulnerability Index

23. Seattle Hazard Identification
Vulnerability Analysis (SHIVA)
1. Earthquakes
10. Disease Outbreaks
2. Snow, Ice and Extreme Cold
11. Water Shortages
3. Windstorms
12. Excessive Heat Events
4. Terrorism
13. Civil Disorder
5. Transportation Accidents
14. Landslides
6. Power Outages
15. Tsunamis
7. Fires
16. Active Shooter Incidents
8. Infrastructure Failures
17. Hazardous Materials
9. Flooding
18. Volcano Hazards
Based on frequency and consequences, Seattle has ranked its hazards by level of concern. These events can result in
damage to property, death and injury, impacts to natural systems, economic and social hardship, and interruption of
utility and transportation services.

24. 1000 people died, AFTER
the hurricane hit

25. Photo Courtesy of John Javellana