ABSTRACT
Disasters are some of the most humbling experiences for those affected and the communities that surround them. Individuals or their families are often physically and emotionally forced to alter their lifestyles for short to long periods of time depending on the severity of the event. These personal alterations inherently force those in need to seek out and receive support from external sources ranging from friends and family to formalized response organizations such as the American Red Cross, Salvation Army, or emergency management agency. Regardless of the source of the support, these individuals and their families are by default humbled due to their inability to facilitate basic needs such as food, water, shelter, clothing, and financial support (see Figure 8.1).
