History
The U.S. has sustained some extensive natural disasters over the past 16 years. These disasters have placed a great strain on the affected federal, state and local government agencies as well as the insurance industry.
The RESDRO program is an innovative, contemporary initiative that provides Reserve Soldiers with appropriate backgrounds to assist with recovery activities, some of which are branch-immaterial.
The RESDRO program was implemented in 1991 with the activation and deployment in June/July 1992. In the fall of 1992, RESDRO's effective response in the aftermath of Hurricanes Andrew and Iniki proved the program's value. Hurricanes Katrina, Wilma, and Rita in 2005, and their lingering aftermaths, proved our mettle yet again.
Since 1991, some 1,100 people have been engaged—not only from the Individual Mobilization Augmentee (IMA) program, but also from the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR) and Troop Program Units (TPUs)--to provide disaster relief through the RESDRO program. TPU Soldiers require unit approval both for activation, and for their Government Travel Card. IRR and IMA Soldiers can be supported through RESDRO.
Criteria Checklist / Downloadable Forms:
Online Training: Training required for all RESDRO Missions (The Basics + Debris & Roofing QA) is available at RESDRO Basic Relief Training. Further recommended QA Training (required for Temporary Housing Mission) is available at Advanced RESDRO Relief Training.
As an Engineer Obstacle Bypass, RESDRO will provide CDs to personnel with slow internet connections.
Instructions:
- Download the forms (your choice of format) from the provided links, and send them, plus a 1-2 page resume, to the RESDRO Section via fax (202-761-0070) or email. (For Information Assurance, the RESDRO fax number, and receipt, can be verified by calling 202-761-4284.)
- TPU Soldiers call RESDRO re: the Travel Card application.
- Complete the basic training linked above, print the certificates, and fax or email them to the RESDRO section. If you opt for further QA training, likewise print and send.
POC: Contact RESDRO
Resources for Families of Deployed Personnel
Even on a short tour for Disaster Relief, families can have issues. This website is an excellent portal to advice, contacts, and other useful resources: Army Integrated Family Support Network
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