Disaster Response and Relief
Our disaster relief efforts began in Puerto Rico in 2017 as members of our community were devastated by the storms, separated from family and left without clean water and power. You can read more about our efforts on this summary page which links to individual articles about our response efforts.
Our response and relief efforts are making a real difference as we set up communications and power to get victims back on their feet. Read about our free response solutions, hear our stories, learn from our successes and find out what worked for us.
The Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) is America’s premier team of volunteer technology professionals – connecting communities in crisis. If you want to get directly involved in disaster, relief, this is a great place to start. Mention HFC as your referral!
Disaster Relief Entries From Our Blog
Touchdown of our first flown shipment to Puerto Rico!
The bird has landed! We are so thrilled. Thanks to your support, and that of countless members of the community, our first shared cargo shipment has touched [...]
Our first non-commercial shipment to Puerto Rico
Our community sends equipment for small and medium power stations and nearly sixty handheld radios!
Planes and power math
Information about a tentative plane to PR and information about our neighborhood and operation center bases.
Gear to Puerto Rico: First shipment
The first round of gear is en route to Puerto Rico!
Hackers working together to support Puerto Rico
We jump in to help friends, family and communities in Puerto Rico with communication support and power.