Programs and results
What we aim to solve
United Cajun Navy responds to natural disasters by offering Search and Rescue attempts as well as post disaster relief and assistance.
Our programs
What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?
Disaster Search and Rescue
On the ground search and rescue operations which is 100% Civilian led.
Coats for Children
United Cajun Navy Coat Drive focuses on warmth for those who need it most. Delivering Jackets to areas that are chilly come winter time.
Jolo WV
Jolo is the poorest county in the United States. Going from a population of over 100,000 residents to 19,000 after the fall of the coal industry, this town lacks several things. Housing, Education, Hope.... United Cajun Navy as of 2021 has started to provide clothing, food, tools, and more to this area.
Disaster Relief - Tornados Flooding
Cajun Navy is still active in Kentucky, Tennessee and Kansas after flooding and tornados ripped through the area in 2019.
Where we work
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Our results
How does this organization measure their results? It's a hard question but an important one.
Pounds of produce distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Context Notes
This metric is typically based on the number and scope of natural disasters. Since Hurricane Michael hit the Florida panhandle in October of 2018, United Cajun Navy has been assisting the communities.
Total dollar value of produce distributed
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Increasing
Total dollars received in contributions
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Adults
Related Program
Disaster Search and Rescue
Type of Metric
Input - describing resources we use
Direction of Success
Increasing
Number of children who receive new clothing
This metric is no longer tracked.Totals By Year
Population(s) Served
Age groups
Related Program
Disaster Search and Rescue
Type of Metric
Output - describing our activities and reach
Direction of Success
Holding steady
Context Notes
United Cajun Navy through the help of Burlington and Delivering Good was able to gift children in Louisiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and the Carolinas with brand new jackets to stay warm
Goals & Strategy
Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.
Charting impact
Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.
What is the organization aiming to accomplish?
The United Cajun Navy is creating a movement of hope and neighbor's helping neighbor's on a national level. We hope to bring a friendly interaction to a potential life changing disaster. Though our volunteers and leadership we strain to arrive within 24 hours of a natural disaster to start assisting those in need and providing relief in times of crisis.
What are the organization's key strategies for making this happen?
United Cajun Navy has deployed our Mobile Command center which houses both 2Meter and 5Meter Radio communication equipment. We have a licensed GMRS system with the FCC that allows us to operate rescue and relief efforts while local communication infrastructure is down. However, Besides communication we have great Search and Rescue volunteers and staff that will assist in many rescue operations due to high water issues and many other issues that come up in the wake of natural disasters. We have an immersed website and rescue ticketing database to allow us to move quickly when an issue is reported. United Cajun Navy is proud to announce that it has implemented using Eden, a Emergency Management Platform that has been adopted by such users like NY Office of Emergency Management and used globally on tsunami and earthquake disasters in other countries.
What are the organization's capabilities for doing this?
United Cajun Navy is always looking to improve, we will be the first to tell you that! Our capabilities depend on our volunteers. Prior to deployment we will determine what for volunteers we have on hand and what certifications they have. Once we go on scene the volunteers will bring there own assets (Boats, Fueling, Vehicles) and report to one of the United Cajun Navy leadership teams to be given assignments and rescue tickets. The backbone for these actions to take place is our communication structure and our emergency management platform, Sahana Eden.
What have they accomplished so far and what's next?
United Cajun Navy has responded to several hurricanes prior to our official NPO Registeration with the Federal Government. To mention a few: Hurricane Irma, Harvey, Matthew, and Tropical Storm Bonnie. Since our official Non Profit Registeration we have responded to Hurricane Florence and Michael. United Cajun Navy plans to keep responding to disasters whenever we are in need. We are hoping to branch out and also respond to relief efforts for California Wild Fires.
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Operations
The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.
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United Cajun Navy
Board of directorsas of 02/22/2022
Christopher Terrell
Mr Brian Trascher
United Cajun Navy
Term: 2018 -
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