Detroit International Rebuilding after the Bankruptcy

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

2. Objective Strategy To build a truly international city 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/policy/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 Mexicantown Greektown

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/philippines-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