'inTERRAgate' data collection drive

WHY: “When search and rescue teams attend a disaster site it is essential that we are informed with as much local information as possible. InTERRAgate will provide us with that knowledge, ensuring that we can maximise our effectiveness and safety in any immediate post-disaster situation. In addition, inTERRAgate will allow the international rescue response community to proactively prepare for specific hotspots in co-operation with host country authorities and agencies.”

WHO: ever you are, where ever you are, you can help to develop 'inTERRAgate' for your team's / colleagues / field worker associates project's benefit and individuals safety, plus to the benefit of those victims caught in Disasters and most importantly to the benefit of all those who live at Risk within Hazardous environments reliant upon Disaster Risk Reduction initiatives.

WHAT: Catastrophic events are natural..... but Disasters are potentially manmade through ill preparedness. BUT through research, contingency planning, education and by us all working together sharing data and practical resources, risk to life in the future will be minimised.

"There is no competition only a need of urgency and commitment to the long haul"

HOW: I urge you to help, by uploading data direct or submitting it to admin, including Country information, Logistics availabilities, Field Contacts Information, Project Initiative details plus importantly local hazard Prediction Information however insignificant it may seem now. Hind sight is wonderful but useless to those at risk.

garry de la Pomerai
assistant coordinator for inTERRAgate & the Coalition for Global School Safety - COGSS