Disaster Tech Lab in a nutshell
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Disaster Tech Lab is a charitable trust registered in Ireland and nonprofit registered in Oklahoma that provides internet and communication services in disaster zones. Founded in 2010, it has 175 volunteers across 11 countries and offices in Ireland, the US, and Australia. The organization has deployed following disasters including the 2010 Haiti earthquake, 2012's Hurricane Sandy, and tornadoes and floods in the US and Philippines from 2013-2014. Key milestones include joining FEMA's Innovation Team in 2012 and receiving recognition from the White House in 2013.
Disaster Tech Lab in a nutshell
- 1. Disaster Tech Lab—Eagle Hill, Abbey, Loughrea, Galway Ireland—www.disastertechlab.org—contact@disastertechlab.org Founded in February 2010 . Headquartered in Ireland with offices in USA (Oklahoma) and Australia (Melbourne). Registered as a charitable trust in Ireland & a as a non-profit in the state of Oklahoma, USA 175 volunteers across 11 countries Disaster Tech Lab In a nutshell Mission statement: To provide internet access and communication services to communities in disaster zones across the globe. Past deployments: 2010: Haiti earthquake (3 year deployment). 2012: USA, Hurricane Sandy (4 months) 2013: USA , Moore Oklahoma tornado (6 months), Boulder Colorado floods (3 months), Philippines, Cebu typhoon Yolanda (3 months). 2014: Philippines, Bantayan (4 months), Camp Arapal (1 month). USA, Baxter Springs Kansas tornado ( 1 Milestones December 2012: Joined FEMA Innovation Team February 2013: Presented with a certificate of appreciation by deputy director of FEMA during ceremony in The White House. July 2014: Registered as non-profit in the state of Oklahoma USA February 2015: Established a Disaster Tech Lab chapter in Melbourne Australia