Detroit International Rebuilding after the Bankruptcy

Disaster and Contingency Planning Hub

ObjectiveTo build a truly international city

StrategyOffer transportation and housing services for displaced victims of

disasters

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.

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

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

Response Teams need a Solid Network

• http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/3-05-401/chpt6.htm

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

State of Detroit

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

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

Recommendation• Create zones for victims to repopulate

International neighborhoods

Greektown

Mexicantown

Wayne State

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

Planning

• Determine Sustainment Zones• Design Housing, Farming • Occupational Placement within Zones– Example: Security, IT, Transportation, Supplies

• Business Contingency and Resumption • IT & Communications Infrastructure

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

Strong Network of Volunteers

http://www.volunteermatch.org/livemap

Strong Network of Volunteers

Temporary Housing

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

Housing and Relocation Services

• http://www.habitat.org.nz/index.php/pi_pageid/146

Disaster Outsourcing

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

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

Available Training Resources

• http://www.globalgiving.org/projects/philippines-disaster-response/updates/

It is not too soon to prepare

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