Bondurant, WY — Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, launched a four-day flood mitigation operation beginning Friday, July 19 in Hoback Ranches, WY.
The 2018 Roosevelt Fire left the area prone to flash flooding and erosion from the rain as well as snow-melt in the spring and summer. In coordination with local and state authorities, Team Rubicon volunteers will assist flood mitigation and chainsaw operations in an effort to prevent flooding. This project is part of continuing coordinated efforts with the Sublette Unified Fire Protection District and the Sublette County Office of Emergency Management
“We are humbled to have the opportunity to serve this community while developing long-lasting relationships with residents, emergency management officials, and local community leaders,” said Carey Norman, Operation Hoback Comeback Incident Commander. “We would like to thank the community of Hoback Ranches and particularly the Bondurant Fire Department for their hospitality during the operation.”
“The veterans who come to Hoback Comeback have served their country and their community, we couldn’t be happier to help honor their service by expanding this organization’s way to serve more veterans.”
Team Rubicon boasts a 100,000-strong, highly skilled volunteer force that helps communities stabilize and recover after a devastating natural disaster. Since its inception following the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Team Rubicon has responded to over 350 disasters, including Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, Maria, Florence, and Michael.
Through a strong communications infrastructure supported by our cutting-edge technological solutions, Team Rubicon volunteers efficiently and effectively respond to natural disasters and help families return to their homes as soon as possible. By giving military veteran volunteers the opportunity to continue their service through disaster response, Team Rubicon provides them an avenue to gain a renewed sense of purpose, community, and identity.
