REFUGEE & DISASTER RELIEF SOLUTIONS An Inside Look at Shelter System Solutions and Funding Availability to Meet an Immediate Need for Humanitarian Aid in Affected Countries
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Immediate solutions for disaster and refugee relief Not since the Second World War have there been so many refugees or internally displaced people (IDPs) around the globe. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), the latest figures reported in 2016 estimated there are over 65 million refugees and IDPs worldwide. 1 And the numbers are growing on a daily basis. Considered a short-term solution with the aim of meeting basic human needs, most disaster and refugee camps are established by a government entity, the United Nations, or an international relief organization (such as the Red Cross, religious or other international relief non-profits). Most countries have an immediate need for shelter solutions for this growing population of forcibly uprooted people, whether it be from war, persecution, conflict or natural disasters. This White Paper shows how Eureka! Expeditionary Systems, with proven, reliable and safe shelter solutions - and the international partners to secure funding for disaster and refugee relief projects - is equipped to aid the International Community in providing temporary shelter for relief and humanitarian aid where it s needed most...quickly and efficiently. INTRODUCTION Why the immediate need? The International Community is facing an unprecedented number of displaced people as the result of military conflicts and natural disasters. This has prompted many countries to open their borders and provide a location to establish temporary shelter and relief camps. When individuals and families are displaced, rushing aid and restoring a sense of home to those who need it most carries the greatest urgency. Shelter is a vital survival mechanism in times of crisis or displacement. It is also key to restoring personal security, self-sufficiency and dignity. 2 Nearly 34,000 people are forcibly displaced every day. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) web site (www.unhcr.org), there are 65.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Among them are nearly 21.3 million refugees, over half are under the age of 18. 53% of refugees worldwide come from Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria. 1 Violence Has Forced 60 Million People From Their Homes by David A. Graham, The Atlantic, June 17, 2015 2 UNHCR website, What We Do - Shelter, www.unhcr.org
Why choosing the right SHELTER is so important For the majority of refugee and IDP populations under direct aid via government or humanitarian relief groups, camps of thousands live in small scout-style tents. These emergency shelters consist of unplanned and spontaneously sought locations that are intended only to provide protection from the elements and typically constructed in large open areas. Simple tent structures, grouped together to form a tent city, are commonly made of canvas or tarp tents which are criticized for being heavy, bulky, uninsulated, poorly made and rotting in under a year. 3 EUREKA! EXPEDITIONARY SYSTEMS The right products for disaster and refugee relief Choosing the right shelter is the starting point, the cornerstone on which to build a safe, secure and sustainable disaster or refugee relief camp. Led by our flagship brand - Eureka! Tents - we help you determine which tent system (or mixture of tents types and sizes) is best suited to meet your immediate need. Our disaster and refugee relief products range from 2-person camping shelters to larger, modular tents used to shelter thousands of people. Eureka! designs have proven to provide reliable and safe shelter to people in extreme climates and for long durations of time. This includes expeditions to Mount Everest, the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and for numerous government agencies, relief agencies and militaries around the world. With over 125 years of innovative shelter design experience, Eureka! tents and shelters are manufactured with the highest quality materials, the most innovative manufacturing techniques and unparalleled workmanship. Designed to meet the rigorous standards of the U.S. military, our tents are time-tested and proven to meet the harshest conditions. AND, because of the high quality materials used in each tent, they are proven to last for years, not just a few short months. Together with our team of supply partners, we have the knowledge, experience and resources to provide the products necessary for disaster and refugee relief. This includes identifying the appropriate camp layout, shelters to use, other products required (lighting, flooring, ECUs, latrines, etc) for the specific need. When it comes to disaster and refugee relief, we understand that getting shelter to the affected areas as fast as possible is the #1 priority. 5 Murphy, Denis, and David Ndegwa. Mental Health of Refugees in Inner-London. Psychiatric Bulletin 26.6 (2002)
FUNDING EXPERTISE We can help locate funding A truly innovative company will surround themselves with experts from every field, and Eureka! is no exception. Eureka! and their partners can assist the International Community with focused solutions to secure funding for disaster and refugee relief projects. One World Consortium (a Global Business Partner) is an expert on funding vehicles within the United States and also has the contacts within the international community to identify other funding opportunities. Whether it is specific disaster relief funding or annual programs like the United State s Foreign Military Financing (FMF) programs, together we can help you get started. CALL TO ACTION You have the needs, we have the solution Waiting for a disaster or need to shelter displaced families - with no plan - leads to unorganized, poorly planned settlements, oft times utilizing sub-standard materials for shelters, such as plastic sheeting, lightweight tarps and outdated surplus items. That s where our 125 years of experience comes in... Working together with governments, military branches and humanitarian relief organizations, we can put the suppliers together with products and put the these groups together with the funding sources. We re your one-stop shop for shelter solutions with a menu of additional options needed for a variety of relief scenarios. Eureka! Expeditionary Systems has the expertise to create disaster and refugee relief solutions to help you meet your needs...and the record to prove it. Our global experience providing shelters for desert and mountain warfare, emergency response, and disaster relief are only a few of the real-world missions we support with our innovative features and rugged construction. All of our shelter systems are designed to provide superior protection, no matter where your mission takes you. Having a Shelter Solution Plan improves response time It is essential that site planning and organization takes place as early as possible so that overcrowding is minimized and efficient relief services are provided. Shelters must be provided as rapidly as possible to protect refugees from the environment...all this must be initiated within the first week of intervention. 4 4 Toole, M J, Waldman, R J. Prevention of excess mortality in refugees and displaced populations in developing countries. JAMA, 1990, 263(24): 3296-302.
OPTION #1: RDS MODEL Rapid Deployable System for super-fast installation This 500-person relief camp utilizes the RDS (Rapid Deployable Shelter) from Eureka!, and can be erected by a team of as few as 16 people in just 2 days. 16 2 104 People Needed to Install Camp Days Needed to be Under Cover Shelters for Sleeping and Eating The patented Rapid Deployable Shelter (RDS) is available in 9 sizes, ranging from 100 square feet up to 720 square feet, and can be complexed together to create larger dining halls, meeting centers or recreation centers. The footprint of the RDS maximizes internal usable area for creating living quarters. Individual cots, bunk beds, tables and chairs fit perfectly in the RDS. No guy ropes are needed, maximizes camp footprint. Strength is also a key factor in choosing the RDS system for disaster and refugee relief solutions. The RDS employs a patented frame system creating a very strong structural truss. With a hanging load of 300 lbs. anywhere on the frame, the RDS creates more usable floor space, as the user can hang supplies from the frame. 300 lb. Point Load... Anywhere on the Frame. Due to the advanced structural design of the RDS roof trusses, it is exceedingly strong and capable of supporting significant point loads. Many objects that previously took up valuable floor space may now be suspended from the extremely rigid and stable roof allowing for more flexible usage of the shelter.
OPTION #2: MGPTS MODEL Proven, reliable system featuring GP tents Utilizing Eureka! s patented MGPTS Type III, this 500-person relief camp can be erected by a team of 16 people in 4 days. 16 4 101 People Needed to Install Camp Days Needed to be Under Cover Shelters for Sleeping and Eating The MGPTS Type III incorporates all of the features and benefits of the standard tent system with a patented internal arch for support and clear, unobstructed interior space. This proprietary arch system creates a structure which distributes wind, rain and snow loads away from the fabric and directly to the arch, making it a stronger, more durable fielded structure. The superior design of the MGPTS is perfect for use in various climate and weather conditions ranging from sweltering heat to severe cold. Eureka! began developing the current MGPTS design in 1997 as a replacement for the old style General Purpose Tents used since the late 1940 s. Incorporating the latest tension tent design and manufacturing technologies, Eureka! helped shape the field requirements for most of today s fielded military tents. Another Eureka! Exclusive Design Utilizing a patented internal arch system, the MGPTS Type III eliminates the need for center poles to obtain clear, unobstructed interior space. The knowledge gained during the research and development of the MGPTS helped shape the field requirements for today s military tents. Currently, there are over 50,000 MGPTS tents fielded worldwide.
ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS Easily add accessories to any system configuration The objectives of providing shelter are: Protection against the elements Providing sufficient house space for families Restoring a sense of privacy and security Once those three objectives have been met, addressing other needs follows. Climate Control Eureka! has an energy efficient thermal liner solution for each large shelter. It takes advantage of radiant barriers and proprietary materials to keep the shelter safe from environmental extremes. Our RDS and MGPTS tents have seen a 30 o delta while equipped with the Eureka! Rteq thermal liners. Lighting Partnering with the leading suppliers of military and disaster relief, we can supply lighting solutions for each style and size tent, and specific for its use i.e. dining, sleeping, hospital, school. Ranging from standard incandescent fixtures to ultraefficient LEDs, each lighting solution will meet your immediate needs. Flooring Whether the needs are standard vinyl flooring for shelters or hard, rapidly deployable and easily transportable floor systems, we have the solutions to supply the right floor for the right shelter, whether it be operating room or living room. Environmental Control In addition to Eureka! s Rteq Thermal Liner, we can supply the portable HVAC units and power units to get camps up and running within just days. Sized right for its application, we ll guide you to the most energy efficient, logistically sound solution for you disaster relief needs. Camp Services Dining Halls, Kitchen Tents, Latrines, Cots, Table, Chairs to name a few...these essential items can be packaged by our team at Eureka! Expeditionary Systems, giving you the most complete package solution, customized to your immediate needs. Larger Tents for Medical/Health Care/Recreation Centrally located health and recreation facilities will be necessary. Eureka! s commercial tent solutions (up to 100 wide) are built with the same attention to detail and quality materials and are the perfect solution to service hospitals, centrally located heath facilities and recreation areas.
ABOUT EUREKA! With over 125 years experience, we re a name you can trust The Eureka! Tent Division of Johnson Outdoors Gear Inc. has more than a century of tent and soft shelter experience and is the only full line tent manufacturer with design capabilities that serve camping, military and commercial canopy/rental markets. Our commitment to innovation in all phases of tent design and manufacture led us, in 2006, to the design and introduction of the Rapid Deployable Shelter (RDS). Through a business partnership with Hoberman Designs, Inc., this patented frame supported system uses synchronized gears for faster, easier set-up. The RDS can be mission ready in under 12 minutes... a critical component for operations in all branches of the military, as well in areas where timing can be life-saving such as disaster and refugee relief solutions. And, over the past 125 years, Eureka! has been making history as the design and innovation leader in the tent industry... with best in class shelters and a long-standing brand equated with quality, durability, longevity and dependability. The Eureka! brand is recognized all over the world for meeting the needs of its users. Eureka! s commitment is the same as it was 125 years ago: to provide the best gear at the best price. You can be sure that your Eureka! tent, shelter or system will provide years of trouble-free service, no matter where your mission takes you. Contact Information: Personnel: Eureka! Expeditionary Systems Jim G. Reyen A division of Johnson Outdoors Gear, Inc. Business Director 625 Conklin Road jgreyen@johnsonoutdoors.com Bighamton, NY 13903 Al Bergman Toll Free: 800-235-2607 Director of Government Sales Telephone: 607-779-2200 abergman@johnsonoutdoors.com Fax: 607-779-2291 Trent Nelson Web Site: www.eurekamilitarytents.com Senior Tent/Shelter Designer Facebook: www.facebook.com/eurekamilitarytents tnelson@johnsonoutdoors.com