SDR Purpose Statement
Why we do what we do.
Why Sentinel Disaster Response? Disasters, natural or man-made, are common and getting more so with each passing year. They strike with dangers so grave and damage so great in scale that countless lives are forever changed, many are lost, and the wake of destruction is overwhelming.
The unfortunate truth is that from pre-planning to demobilization, there are gaps in disaster response. Front-line first responders, medical professionals, and volunteers do everything in their power to react effectively. Regrettably, incidents at this scale can easily overpower local and regional capabilities. Federal aid, while robust, takes a long time to mobilize. And real people find themselves in those gaps, losing hope.
Those behind Sentinel Disaster Response have decades of real-world, hands-on experience. We heard the terrified screams and ran to their aid. We have gone where others dared not and returned with a life saved.
We have held the hands and bore witness to the final moments of those who could not be saved. We have recovered the bodies of lost loved ones and returned them with dignity to their families. We have provided the calm reassurance others need in their moments of fear and doubt. We have held the light for those lost in the dark to find.
The reason Sentinel Disaster Response was created was simply, to serve. To use the experience, expertise, and willingness to act that we have developed over the many long years of our service and give it freely to those in need. To improve preparedness, reduce reaction time, close as many of the gaps in the system as possible, and serve the safety and protection of all who need us.
Sentinel Disaster Response Inc. is a response imperative. We hope that our team members, our symbols and uniforms, our service vehicles and equipment will come to be seen as beacons of hope and reassurance.
Why Sentinel Disaster Response? Because we don’t want one more scared cry for help to go unanswered. When hope is all that is left, we want to be there when someone asks, “Who will come for us?” to say, “Here we are. We have come for you”.
Respectfully,
Sentinel Disaster Response
Fortiter in Clade - Bravely into Disaster
SDR Mission Statement
How we’ll do what we do.
Sentinel Disaster Response hereby decrees and declares our mission to improve disaster preparedness, response, and recovery in every capacity we are able via our Six Pillars of the Sentinel Disaster Response Mission:
Pre-Plan – To help individuals and communities forecast dangers, identify risk reduction efforts, outline response priorities, prepare lists of needed supplies & equipment, and devise steps to take when disaster strikes.
Prepare – To provide education, training, and resources to improve awareness and readiness. To acquire equipment, supplies, and resources necessary to support individual and community disaster pre-plans and recovery efforts.
Prevent – To harden and reinforce buildings and landscapes to minimize risk and damage. To assist individuals and communities to cooperate in taking decisive actions intended to reduce injuries and loss of life.
Respond – To move into harm’s way in the days leading to forecasted disaster or the moments after unforeseen events so that we are within striking distance of the impact area. To reduce the reaction gaps in disaster response.
Rescue – To assist agencies engaged in rescue operations through seamless National Incident Management System and Incident Command System integration. To bolster local efforts and reduce service gaps wherever possible.
Recover – To give aid and comfort to those impacted by disaster. To assist with short to mid-term shelter and provide vital supplies such as food, water, and clothing. To educate and inform individuals about the restoration process.
To accomplish this mission, we pledge to maintain ourselves, our equipment, and our supplies at the highest level of readiness. As a whole or individually, we vow to fulfill our mission to the best of our ability. When we are called upon, we will be ready, willing, and able to succeed in our mission.
Respectfully,
Sentinel Disaster Response
Fortiter in Clade - Bravely into Disaster
SDR Core Values
The manner in which we will conduct ourselves.
Professionalism
We will represent, at all times, competence and behavior which is exemplary.
Compassion
We will serve all those we encounter with respect, dignity, and empathy.
Resilience
We will withstand, adapt to, and overcome all challenges to ensure mission success.
Education
We will train, study, and learn from each mission to better respond to future disasters.
Integrity
We will conduct ourselves ethically, morally, and transparently.
Safety
We will remain vigilant, knowing that operating safely allows us to operate indefinitely.
Effort
We will never fail for having left any unexpended effort.
Skill
We will continuously hone, increase, and refine our skill set so that we may better serve.
Respectfully,
Sentinel Disaster Response
Fortiter in Clade - Bravely into Disaster