Industry News
Building Groups Form Alliance For Disaster Relief
March 5, 2010
Associated Builders and Contractors and the
Modular Building Institute have formed an alliance called Start Today and
Rebuild Together (START) to leverage the resources of the construction
industry, nongovernmental organizations and government agencies to respond
quickly and efficiently with relief and rebuilding efforts following natural
disasters.
The first joint initiative is
START Haiti. On January 12, 2010, a 7.0 magnitude earthquake
struck Haiti, killing more than 200,000 people and devastating the capital city
Port-au-Prince.
ABC and MBI member companies
will raise funds to provide 12 modular containers filled with medical supplies
destined for Haiti. Nongovernmental organizations, including Volunteers of
America and Architecture for Humanity, will deliver and set up the modular
units. Additional phases of START Haiti include establishing a base camp for
volunteers, constructing permanent housing and commercial infrastructure,
raising awareness, and lobbying for funds and long-term assistance.
To donate to the START Haiti
relief effort, go directly to VOA Southeast here, designating the
amount you want to give and select START Haiti at the bottom of the donations
page.
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