Team
Ground Zero
When Disaster Strikes
Natural disasters don’t discriminate, but they don’t affect everyone equally. For veterans—especially those already facing housing instability or living on fixed incomes—a hurricane, flood, tornado, or wildfire can be absolutely devastating. Why veterans are particularly vulnerable during disasters:
- Limited financial reserves
- Housing instability
- Isolation
- Medical needs
- PTSD and trauma
- Limited transportation
- Document loss
- Insurance gaps
About Team Ground Zero
Every comeback has a beginning, and Team Ground Zero is where the crisis ends and the comeback begins. We specialize in rapid response during natural disasters and unexpected crises, providing immediate relief while laying the groundwork for long-term recovery.
We understand that disaster response isn’t just about the immediate aftermath—it’s about helping people rebuild their lives from the ground up. Our approach combines emergency relief with strategic recovery planning, ensuring veterans don’t just survive the crisis but emerge stronger.
We work to turn a crisis into a comeback, recognizing that while we can’t prevent disasters, we can control how we respond to them and help veterans rise from even the most devastating circumstances.
Support We Provide
Emergency Response
Our rapid response team provides:
- Emergency food and water distribution
- Clothing and essential supplies for displaced families
- Hygiene products and personal care items
- First aid and basic medical supplies
- Emergency shelter coordination and placement
- Transportation to safety and emergency services
Essential Services
When normal infrastructure breaks down, we provide:
- Phone charging stations and device replacement
- Internet access for communication and benefit applications
- Computer access for insurance claims and FEMA applications
- Communication assistance to contact family and support
- Document replacement assistance
- Technology support for accessing emergency services
Crisis Navigation
We help veterans navigate:
- FEMA registration and disaster relief applications
- Insurance claim filing and follow-up
- Red Cross and other emergency assistance programs
- VA emergency benefits and services
- Local emergency management resources
- Temporary housing and shelter placement
Community Recovery
Disasters recovery requires community-wide solutions:
- Coordinate with local emergency management and first responders
- Establish temporary resource centers in affected areas
- Connect veterans with volunteer groups and mutual aid networks
- Partner with faith-based organizations and community groups
- Organize veteran-to-veteran support networks
- Facilitate connections between survivors for peer support
Getting Started
Emergency Volunteers
Disasters require all hands on deck:
- Emergency response volunteers (background check required)
- Supply collection and distribution volunteers
- Transportation and logistics support
- Professional services (contractors, medical professionals, counselors)
Emergency Supply Donors
Help us maintain disaster readiness:
- Non-perishable food and water
- Blankets, sleeping bags, and emergency shelter supplies
- Hygiene products and first aid supplies
- Phone chargers and portable power banks
- Basic tools and cleanup supplies
