activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 12
- Disaster Preparedness and Community Resilience Exercises Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsConducts disaster preparedness exercises using HSEEP methodology to test and strengthen community disaster response plans before emergencies occur.
- Disaster Preparedness and Incident Management Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsConducts disaster preparedness exercises using HSEEP methodology to test community response plans, provides incident management using ICS-trained personnel to coordinate response efforts, and performs hazard mitigation activities like creating fire breaks. This also includes digital site surveys, disaster mapping, and work order management for situational reporting.
- Disaster Response Operations Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalConducts immediate disaster response operations, both domestic and international, including mucking out houses, clearing roadways, removing debris, and providing emergency medical care. These operations are deployed to disasters of all scales across all 50 U.S. states and internationally, impacting over 500,000 people in 2025.
- Disaster Response and Recovery Operations Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalConducts immediate and long-term disaster response activities including debris removal, road clearance, home repairs, roof replacements, and structural rebuilding across all 50 U.S. states and internationally. Operations include responses to hurricanes, winter storms, and typhoons, with documented impact such as rebuilding 128 homes post-Harvey and completing 500 roof repairs in Puerto Rico.
- Disaster Response and Recovery Operations Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalConducts immediate and long-term disaster response activities including debris removal, mucking out houses, clearing roadways, demolition of unsalvageable structures, and expedient home repairs across all 50 U.S. states and internationally. Supports communities affected by hurricanes, winter storms, and other disasters through direct field operations, impacting over 500,000 people in 2025 alone.
- Emergency Medical and WASH Services Deployment Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationDeploys emergency medical personnel and EMT Type 1 units to provide mobile medical care, triage, trauma stabilization, and WASH services during domestic and international disasters and conflicts.
- Emergency Medical and WASH Services Deployment Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationDeploys Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Type 1 units to deliver mobile medical care, triage patients, stabilize trauma cases, and provide WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) services during international disasters and conflicts.
- Hazard Mitigation and Preparedness Exercises Disaster Preparedness for Vulnerable PopulationsConducts hazard mitigation activities such as creating fire breaks and clearing flood-prone areas, and leads disaster preparedness exercises using HSEEP methodology to test community response plans.
- Incident Management and Situational Reporting Disaster Response Coordination and MappingProvides incident management using ICS-trained personnel, conducts digital site surveys, and implements disaster mapping and work order management systems to coordinate response efforts and deliver transparent situational reporting.
- Incident Management and Situational Response Coordination Disaster Response Coordination and MappingProvides incident management using ICS-trained personnel, conducts digital site surveys, implements disaster mapping, and manages work orders to coordinate response efforts and deliver transparent situational reporting during disasters.
- International Disaster Response Activation Emergency Humanitarian Response CoordinationActivates emergency operations centers and deploys advance teams to international locations such as Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands in response to major storms like Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
- Long-Term Disaster Recovery and Rebuilding Disaster Recovery Construction and Debris RemovalProvides long-term recovery support by repairing and rebuilding damaged structures for displaced residents. This includes rebuilding 128 houses after Hurricane Harvey, completing 500 roof repairs and rebuilding 3 homes in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, repairing 38 homes and constructing 2 new homes in Florida after Hurricane Irma, and performing expedient home repairs to stabilize damaged homes.
capacity building · 5
- Technology-Enhanced Disaster Response Disaster Response Coordination and MappingUtilizes an innovative GIS tool to collect real-time damage data and improve deployment efficiency of volunteers and resources to disaster zones.
- Technology-Enhanced Response Systems Disaster Response Coordination and MappingUtilizes an innovative GIS tool to collect real-time damage data and improve volunteer deployment and situational awareness in disaster zones.
- Volunteer Training and Capacity Building Disaster Response Volunteer TrainingPrepares volunteers for disaster response through TR101 training, specialized skills programs (including chainsaw operations and operations planning), online courses, background checks, and workforce development initiatives that build trade skills and response capacity.
- Volunteer Training and Capacity Building Disaster Response Volunteer TrainingRecruits, trains, and clears volunteers through programs including TR101, online training, background checks, and specialized skills such as chainsaw operations and operations planning. Includes workforce development initiatives to build trade skills for disaster response.
- Volunteer Training and Capacity Building Disaster Response Volunteer TrainingRecruits and trains volunteers for disaster response and field operations, offering programs such as TR101, online training, background checks, specialized training in chainsaw operations, and operations planning. The organization also uses an innovative GIS tool to improve volunteer deployment and trains individuals in trade skills through a workforce development program.
strategies · 20
how they think
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- Community-Embedded Disaster Response community-embedded responseDeploys locally integrated volunteers (Greyshirts) who are embedded in communities to enable faster, more culturally competent, and trusted disaster response and recovery operations.
- Community-Embedded Disaster Response community-embedded responseDeploys local volunteers (Greyshirts) embedded within communities to deliver disaster relief, leveraging their proximity and integration for faster, more effective, and locally relevant response efforts.
- Community-Embedded Disaster Response community-embedded responseDeploys locally integrated volunteers (Greyshirts) and collaborates with local organizations to ensure rapid, culturally competent, and effective disaster response that leverages community proximity and trust.
- Corporate Volunteering for Team Engagement corporate_volunteeringOffers structured corporate volunteering opportunities that build team cohesion while contributing to disaster response efforts.
- Equitable, Data-Driven Needs Assessment need-based assessmentUses geotechnology, the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index, and historical data to prioritize response to underserved and high-risk communities, ensuring impartial and need-based allocation of resources.
- Flexible, Homeowner-Centered Recovery Services flexible service modelAdopts a case-by-case approach to home recovery, determining whether to repair or rebuild based on individual homeowner needs, ensuring personalized and dignified support.
- Full-Cycle Disaster Management full-cycle disaster responseProvides continuous disaster support through a comprehensive approach that includes pre-disaster mitigation and preparedness, immediate response, and long-term recovery phases to build resilient communities.
- Full-Cycle Disaster Response Model full-cycle disaster responseDelivers comprehensive disaster support across all phases—pre-disaster mitigation, immediate response, and long-term recovery—to build sustained community resilience.
- Full-Cycle, Resilience-Focused Disaster Management full-cycle disaster responseProvides end-to-end disaster support by integrating pre-disaster mitigation, immediate response, and long-term recovery, using resilient construction standards and workforce development to strengthen community capacity before and after disasters.
- Humanitarian Principles-Based Operations humanitarian principles-based responseGuides all disaster response activities through core humanitarian principles—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence—to ensure ethical, equitable, and effective aid delivery.
- Humanitarian Principles-Guided Operations humanitarian principles-based responseOperates in accordance with core humanitarian principles—humanity, impartiality, neutrality, and independence—to ensure ethical, equitable, and effective disaster response.
- Inclusive Volunteer Engagement Model inclusive_volunteer_modelWelcomes volunteers of all availability and backgrounds, including veterans and civilians, emphasizing service and personal commitment over rigid participation requirements.
- Inclusive and Skills-Based Volunteer Mobilization inclusive_volunteer_modelOperates an inclusive volunteer model that welcomes individuals regardless of availability, integrating both veterans and civilians, and provides role-specific training pathways to rapidly mobilize and prepare volunteers for diverse disaster response functions.
- Local-First Collaboration and Needs Assessment local-firstPartners with local organizations and officials, using geotechnology and vulnerability data (e.g., CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index) to identify and prioritize the most vulnerable communities and households for recovery support.
- Needs-Based and Resiliency-Focused Recovery resiliency-focused constructionCollaborates with local organizations to identify vulnerable neighborhoods, uses data-driven assessments (including the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index) to prioritize homeowners least likely to recover independently, and employs resilient building materials and practices to enhance long-term community resilience.
- Rapid and Flexible Volunteer Deployment Model rapid deployment of volunteer respondersUses a structured, skills-based approach to rapidly mobilize and train a diverse volunteer force—including veterans, civilians, and corporate teams—for immediate and long-term disaster response, with role-specific training and inclusive participation.
- Rapid and Structured Volunteer Deployment rapid deployment of volunteer respondersUses a standardized, efficient deployment process to mobilize trained volunteer responders quickly after disasters, ensuring timely humanitarian assistance.
- Resilience-Focused Recovery and Construction resiliency-focused constructionApplies resilient building standards (e.g., FORTIFIED Gold) and flexible case-by-case assessments to repair or rebuild homes, enhancing long-term community resilience and reducing future disaster risk.
- Skills-Based Volunteer Training and Workforce Development skills-based volunteer trainingProvides role-specific training pathways for volunteers and connects individuals to skilled trades careers, strengthening both response capacity and long-term community resilience.
- Workforce Development for Community Resilience workforce_development_for_resilienceTrains and connects individuals to careers in skilled trades, thereby building community resilience both before and after disasters by strengthening local capacity and economic opportunity.
named programs · 18
what they call their work
Debris Management
Clears fallen trees, water, house debris, and other unwanted materials to restore affected areas.
Demolition
Performs demolition services and removes building debris for structures that cannot be salvaged or repaired.
Disaster Mapping and Work Order Management
Tracks and communicates on-the-ground information and support provided to affected communities.
Disaster Response
Immediate response to disasters including debris management, expedient home repair, emergency medicine, site surveys, and incident management to provide swift relief in the aftermath of disasters.
Emergency Medicine
Deploys medical experts to disaster sites for triaging care, organizing patient transport, and delivering trauma stabilization.
Exercise Services
Using the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program methodology to help communities practice for threats, test response plans, and improve preparedness.
Expedient Home Repair
Repairs homes to a stable and livable condition in the immediate aftermath of a disaster, free of charge.
Hazard Mitigation
Takes steps to reduce the impact of future disasters, such as creating fire breaks or clearing potential flood debris.
Incident Management
Deploys ICS-trained volunteers to devise action plans for efficient and impactful disaster response efforts.
International Operations
Responds to global disasters and conflicts, providing WASH services and medical assistance with EMT Type 1 Mobile where needed most.
International Response
Global disaster and conflict response providing WASH services and medical assistance using EMT Type 1 Mobile units in partnership with international agencies.
Long Term Recovery
Long-term rebuilding and recovery efforts including full home rebuilds, roof repairs, and resilient construction using FORTIFIED Gold standards to help communities recover and become more resilient.
Long-Term Recovery
Supports ongoing recovery projects, rebuilds and repairs homes, and builds more resilient communities after disasters, focusing on vulnerable neighborhoods.
Post-Disaster Response
Provides immediate relief after disasters, including clearing roadways, removing debris, and expedient home repair.
Pre-Disaster Mitigation
Working with at-risk communities to develop and carry out preparedness plans, including hazard mitigation, fire breaks, and flood debris clearing to reduce future disaster impacts.
Site Surveys
Digitally analyzes damage and assesses impact on homes, communities, and states to inform service response.
Volunteer Management
Helps communities prepare and deploy local volunteers for disaster response.
Workforce Development
Program that trains individuals in skilled trades and connects them to high-paying careers, building a professional workforce ready to support communities before and after disasters.
relationships · 8
who they work with
- CDC Partner — Uses the CDC’s Social Vulnerability Index to assess homeowner eligibility for recovery programs
- Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program Partner — Uses HSEEP methodology to conduct community disaster preparedness exercises.
- Incident Management Team Association Government — Awarded Team Rubicon’s Incident Management Team the President’s Award.
- Roll Call Partner — Partner organization linked in the operations section for volunteer coordination or reporting.
- Roll Call Partner — Partner organization linked through Team Rubicon's website for volunteer engagement or media outreach.
- Roll Call Partner — Platform used for volunteer registration, deployment profile management, and training coordination.
- Vimeo Partner — Hosts video content featuring greyshirt stories
- international agencies Partner — Collaborates with international agencies to deliver WASH and medical services in global disaster and conflict zones.