REgional Advance Deployment Teams

What Are Regional Advance Deployment (RAD) Teams?

•  “They’re the eyes, ears, and hands on the ground” - bridging local intel with national response.
• RAD Teams can alert Hot Meals USA when disasters strike in their region, enabling quicker mobilization of food trailers and volunteers.
• Along with other volunteers, RAD Teams can assist with logistics, setup, and coordination with emergency services.

What do RAD Teams Do?

• RAD Teams can help scale operations by recruiting volunteers and securing additional resources.
• They can help reduce deployment time by up to 40% by prepping logistics before our team arrives.
• They activate trusted local networks that outsiders can’t access quickly.
• They help set up meal sites, manage volunteer flow, and liaise with local officials.
• Along with other volunteer organizations, RAD Teams help Hot Meals USA offer a much-needed response in providing food for those affected by disasters.
• Communicate with local officials (emergency managers, sheriff, mayor, etc.) to inform them of the capacity of Hot Meals USA.

What Roles Make Up RAD Teams?

• Team Lead / Required
• Liaison / Required
• Volunteer Coordinator / Requested
• Logistics Lead / Requested
• Communications / Requested
• Field Observer / Requested
• Cooking Team Lead / Requested
• Meal Distribution Coordinator / Requested
• Delivery Coordinator / Requested

Ultimately, RAD Teams Help Hot Meals USA to:

• Provide food to people in need without interfering with local sources.
• Provide the tools for local people to help one another.
• Enhance the reputation of local groups.

If you are interested in being a part of a Regional Advance Deployment Team, send us an email with your contact information and we will reach out to you with the next steps!