Team Rubicon Provides Disaster Assistance in Lake Elsinore

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Veteran-led Team Rubicon Providing Debris Removal in Wake of Recent Mudslide in Lake Elsinore, Calif.

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif., (Jan. 29, 2019) – Team Rubicon, a veteran-led disaster response organization, has launched Operation Wind Rider to support residents of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County, Calif., following the recent mudslides in the Robinhood Estates vicinity. Operations began Monday, January 28 and are anticipated to last five days.

In coordination with local and state officials, Team Rubicon will conduct damage assessment, debris removal, spontaneous volunteer management, sawyer, and heavy equipment operations helping to speed the recovery of the community.

Team Rubicon performs its services at no cost to those affected, thanks to the generosity of donors. Residents seeking assistance are urged to call Riverside County Emergency Management Department at (951) 358-7103.

“This community in Lake Elsinore has unfortunately been struck by different types of disasters these last several months,” said Cody Frazier, Team Rubicon Incident Commander for Operation Wind Rider. “Our volunteers have stepped up and are putting great effort into making this area safer for when the next storm comes.”

Through a strong communications infrastructure supported by cutting-edge technological solutions, Team Rubicon volunteers efficiently and effectively respond to natural disasters and help get stricken families back into their homes as soon as possible. Beyond disaster relief, Team Rubicon helps veterans find a renewed sense of purpose, which is vital as many veterans return to civilian life after their time in the military.

U.S. Marine Corps veterans Jake Wood and William McNulty founded the nonprofit in 2010 following the massive Haiti earthquake. It has grown from eight to over 90,000 volunteers with over 300 disaster operations under its belt.

About Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon unites the skills and experiences of military veterans with first responders to rapidly deploy emergency response teams. Team Rubicon is a nonprofit organization offering veterans a chance to continue their service by helping and empowering those afflicted by disasters, and also themselves. Programs and services are made possible by the support of individual donors, corporate partners, and the dedication of volunteers across the country. To join or support Team Rubicon’s mission, visit www.TeamRubiconUSA.org.

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