IEEE MOVE Disaster Relief & Outreach Vehicle is coming to Richmond!
When natural disasters hit within the US, the American Red Cross is one of the first to respond with emergency assistance. But for them to do their jobs, they need power, internet, and voice communications links. What do they do when a hurricane, tornado, flood, or major fire has knocked out the power, phone lines, internet links, and cell towers? They call on IEEE's MOVE volunteers, just like they have for over 25 major hurricances, tornadoes, floods, and fires.
The IEEE MOVE Disaster Relief & Outreach Vehicle will be at Virginia Commonwealth University on Monday, February 13th between 10:00am and 1:30pm for tours.
IEEE MOVE is primarily a Mobile Emergency Relief Program
The MOVE program is committed to assisting victims of and responders to natural disasters with short-term communications, technology, and power solutions. These temporary emergency relief provisions help people stay connected and ensure access to the help they need. Services include internet service, charging stations, and lighting resources.
MOVE also provides STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) Education Outreach
When not deployed for disaster relief efforts, the IEEE MOVE vehicle is taken to schools, fairs, and other venues to educate the public, showcase, leading technologies, and raise awareness about the positive impact these technologies have on society.
You do not need to register for this event, but if you would like to volunteer to help, please contact allen.jones@ieee.org.
The event is free and is open to the general public. Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone who you feel might be interested.
Can't make it to VCU on this date?
The MOVE vehicle will also be at the Dewey Gottwald Center of the Science Museum of Virginia on Sunday, February 12th. You can find details for that event at events.vtools.ieee.org/m/343641.
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- Date: 13 Feb 2023
- Time: 10:00 AM to 01:30 PM
- All times are (UTC-05:00) Eastern Time (US & Canada)
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- Virginia Commonwealth University
- 27 S Pine St.
- Richmond, Virginia
- United States
- Building: Engineering West Hall - S. Pine Street entrance