This project aimed to strengthen Machuchal Community resilience through a natural disaster response program. Located in Santurce, Puerto Rico, the Machuchal Community is home to Taller Comunidad La Goyco, a rescued school turned community center that embodies a passion for culture and unity. In collaboration with La Goyco, our team developed pre and post-disaster resiliency plans including a wellness program, an emergency inventory system, internal operational guides, and community engagement materials. Strategic disaster planning is essential for an island facing increased risks due to climate change. La Goyco’s initiative, set to benefit an estimated 3000 residents, fosters thoughtful organization, community perspectives, readiness, and lasting partnerships during crises.

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Creator

• Hasbrouck, Melissa
• Brown, Jordan
• Schletzbaum, Karl
• Marcinkowski, Jenna

Subject

• Water
• Infrastructure
• Food
• Health
• Well-Being
• Environment
• Sustainability
• Community
• Culture
• Energy
• Inclusion

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-043024-133937
• 122176

Keyword

• Community
• Hurricane
• Disaster
• Inventory
• Emergency
• Preparedness

Advisor

• Burrier, Grant A.
• Jiusto, Scott

Year

• 2024

Center

• San Juan, Puerto Rico Project Center - IQP

Sponsor

• Taller Comunidad La Goyco

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• 3 - Good Health and Well-being
• 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
• 13 - Climate Action

Date created

• 4/30/2024

Resource type

• Interactive Qualifying Project

Source

• E-project-043024-133937

Rights statement

• In Copyright

Last modified

• 2024-05-20