Detroit is a natural area for a disaster preparedness and recovery hub. Set on the shore of the Detroit River, in a State open to immigration, Detroit has an existing infrastructure ready for temporary or permanent migration. Money spent on responding to and rebuilding areas prone to natural destruction would be better purposed restoring and re-purposing the Detroit region which is relatively safe from natural disasters.

1. Detroit International
Rebuilding after the Bankruptcy
Disaster and Contingency Planning
Hub

2. Objective
To build a truly international city
Strategy
Offer transportation and housing
services for displaced victims of
disasters

3. Vision Statement
• To develop Detroit as an epicenter for
international emergency response and
disaster relief, which would be funded by
support agencies and governments before and
after disasters occurred.
• Detroit would not only become a refuge, but a
leader in emergency response and subsequent
management via technology and hands-on
assistance.

4. Goal and Objective
• The goal: to create a solid workforce within
the city
• Increase job growth by 22%
• Provide an ongoing and growing resource for
emergency victims

5. Today’s Situation
• As the worldwide population increases, so will
the affected number of families that will face
natural disasters (cite websites & population reports)
• Families need a safe alternative to rebuild their
lives and community
• Detroit has fresh water and is virtually natural
disaster-free
• Detroit offers an infrastructure in which to build
and would be a natural hub for growth

6. Response Teams need a Solid Network
• http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/p
olicy/army/fm/3-05-401/chpt6.htm

7. How Did We Get Here?
• Detroit reaped the rewards of a large
manufacturing base over the last 50 years
• As other states became more competitive and
manufacturing was sent to low cost countries
Detroit was severely impacted
• Now Detroit has a large infrastructure and
declining population

8. State of Detroit
http://www.forbes.com/2010/06/04/migration-moving-wealthy-interactive-counties-map.html?preload=39099#

9. Available Options
• Detroit has tight communities and could offer
a haven for disaster victims
• Victims would be transported temporarily or
indefinitely to designated zones
• As one zone is filled, another zone would be
prepared, bringing in jobs

10. Recommendation
• Create zones for victims to repopulate

11. International neighborhoods
Greektown
Mexicantown

12. Wayne State
• Institutions with rich international populations
could serve as a hub for all levels of education

13. Planning
• Determine Sustainment Zones
• Design Housing, Farming
• Occupational Placement within Zones
– Example: Security, IT, Transportation, Supplies
• Business Contingency and Resumption
• IT & Communications Infrastructure

14. Funding
• Tax incentives for emergency response
companies to come to Michigan
• Determine workflow for fund transfers during
an emergency event
• Determine insurance benefits
• Work with government bodies to provide
contingency options

15. Strong Network of Volunteers
http://www.volunteermatch.org/livemap

16. Strong Network of Volunteers

17. Temporary Housing
• Temporary housing manufacturers in Michigan
(e.g., GMA) could mfg. temporary housing, or
buildings and abandon houses could be used

18. Housing and Relocation Services
• http://www.habitat.org.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/146

19. Disaster Outsourcing
• http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2007/10/the-softer-side/

20. Contingency Planning
• Work with FMEA to build ready communities
where people could be housed temporarily
during rebuilding and with ability to move
permanently if job placement is found
• Reduce losses of emergency materials
• Improve migration from areas that are
continually hit by natural disasters and need to
be rebuilt with insurance and tax payer dollars

21. Available Training Resources
• http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/philippi
nes-disaster-response/updates/

22. It is not too soon to prepare

23. Conclusion
• With a strong network of acclimated
communities and people new residents could
offer first hand experience and support to
future victims and become the next
generation of contractors, counselors,
responders and specialists
• Lastly, in a matter of a couple decades Detroit
would be building an international appeal
based on tight, but diverse communities