Mass Care and Sheltering
Our Approach
We deliver mass care and sheltering services with a human-centered approach, ensuring that individuals and families affected by disasters receive compassionate, safe, and culturally sensitive care tailored to their immediate needs.
Core Mass Care and Sheltering Services
- Sheltering Operations: We establish and manage emergency shelters that prioritize safety, accessibility, and comfort for all individuals, including those with disabilities and functional needs. Our services include rapid deployment of temporary shelters, transitional housing, and long-term sustainable sheltering solutions.
- Feeding Programs and Essential Distribution: We design and oversee feeding operations to provide survivors with nutritious, culturally appropriate meals. Additionally, we manage the equitable procurement and distribution of critical supplies, including food, water, hygiene kits, and clothing, ensuring no one is left without essential resources.
- Survivor-Centric Planning: Our team crafts comprehensive mass care plans that address the physical, emotional, and cultural needs of affected populations. Our trauma-informed practices ensure the delivery of comprehensive care tailored to the unique needs of every community.
- Family Reunification and Survivor Support: We lead efforts to reunite families separated during disasters while offering holistic support services. This includes mental health care, medical assistance, and social services designed to foster long-term recovery for survivors.
- Volunteer and Workforce Management: We organize and train volunteers and staff to provide compassionate and effective care. Our training emphasizes shelter operations, cultural competency, and trauma-informed methods to elevate service delivery at every response stage.
- Technology and Data Integration: We utilize advanced tools for shelter management, real-time occupancy tracking, and resource coordination. By leveraging data analytics, we make informed decisions that improve the efficiency of sheltering operations and enhance overall response efforts.
Why Hagerty?
At Hagerty, our mass care and sheltering services take a human-centered approach to disaster response, prioritizing the dignity, safety, and well-being of every survivor. With decades of experience managing large-scale disaster operations, we bring unmatched expertise to each engagement. Our team is committed to providing comprehensive and accessible care, ensuring no one is left behind. Through seamless coordination with agencies, non-profits, and community stakeholders, we deliver integrated solutions that meet the unique needs of affected communities, fostering resilience in the wake of crisis.