The team continuously tracks hurricanes and storms, and warns camp residents of inclement weather

Completed an analysis of the Rio Grande floodplain to determine river overflow risk (the risk of flooding and river overflow at the camp’s location is very high)

Prepared evacuation plan, and presented it to UNHCR and local authorities

During Hurricane Hanna... 

• Monitored river gage elevations every hour for a full two weeks during and after the storm hit landfall 

• Assessed a new potential site for resident relocation, if evacuation was deemed necessary

• Dug emergency drainage channels and berms 

• Pumped out people’s tents and living spaces 

• Coordinated with camp management and local authorities

• Contacted the International Boundary and Waters Commission, as well as Brownsville and Cameron County emergency officials