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Emergency Relief Logistics Support for UMCOR
The Chignik fishery area is on the southern coast of the Lake and Peninsula Borough on the Gulf of Alaska between Kupreanof Point in the east to Kilokak Rocks in the west.
In response to the Chignik Fisheries Economic Disaster, we established a robust project management office to coordinate emergency relief efforts. Leveraging a Smartsheet-based logistics platform, we facilitated the delivery of critical goods and supplies to several remote Alaskan villages, seamlessly integrating emergency relief coordinators and COSTCO warehouse teams across Alaska and Washington State.
Through $1 million in United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) funding, our efforts supported 186 households and 496 individuals, providing much-needed aid during a challenging time. This project highlights the power of strategic coordination and innovative tools in delivering impactful, community-focused solutions.
February 2019Project Overview
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Stakeholders/Partners Involved: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), COSTCO warehouse staff, emergency relief coordinators in Alaska and WA State.
Timeline: February 2019 and subsequent months during the emergency response.
Resources Used: Smartsheet logistics management platform, COSTCO warehouse facilities.
Funding/Financials: $1 million UMCOR funding.
Number of Beneficiaries: 186 households and 496 individuals.
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To establish a coordinated emergency response system for the Chignik Fisheries Disaster, addressing the economic and logistical challenges faced by affected households in remote Alaskan villages and Washington State.
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A project management office was created to oversee the emergency response. A logistics management platform was developed and deployed on Smartsheet to streamline coordination across multiple remote sites. Collaboration with emergency relief coordinators and COSTCO warehouse staff ensured efficient delivery of relief goods and supplies.
Key Actions
Established a project management office dedicated to emergency response.
Designed and implemented a Smartsheet-based logistics management platform.
Coordinated delivery of emergency relief goods to remote villages.
Integrated efforts of emergency relief coordinators in remote sites with warehouse staff in WA State and Alaska.
Provided accounting and grants administration for relief funding.
Outcome
Administered $1 million in United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) funding.
Supported 186 households and 496 household members affected by the fisheries disaster.
Successfully delivered essential goods and supplies to remote villages.
Notable Achievements
Seamlessly integrated logistics coordination between multiple remote locations and centralized warehouse operations.
Successfully managed and accounted for $1 million in funding.
Lessons Learned
Effective logistics management platforms like Smartsheet can significantly improve coordination in remote and challenging environments.
Strong partnerships with local organizations and warehouses are critical for timely delivery of emergency supplies.
