Aftershock in Pakistan
Bob Simon traveled to Pakistan to report on Nick Lobel-Weiss' team.
Where We Work
Global ER will work closely with your team at home or in the field. We'll get there to make sure you that your objectives are achieved wherever you want to be.
How We Help
Gloabal ER effectuates sound strategies for its clients using granular planning and world-class preparedness and response professionals.
Planning and Preparedness
Global Emergency Relief is not only about response.
It’s also about preparedness.
Global ER’s Preparedness division works with Organizations, Governments and Private Sector Partners to develop all-hazards resilience strategies that ensure continuity of operations and enhanced emergency response capability.
The development of granular, operational planning is critical for success in today’s uncertain world. Global Emergency Preparedness’ staff come from diverse backgrounds with definitive experience in resilience planing.
January, 2010
Nick founds Global Emergency Relief in response to the January 12th Haitian Earthquake
2008
Nick is tapped to be the Director of Health and Medical for The New York City Office of Emergency Management. Reporting to the Deputy Commissioner, Nick leads a team of Health and Medical specialists to plan and prepare New York City for disasters and citywide emergencies. During his tenure at OEM, Nick helps to develop the City's Healthcare Facility Evacuation Plan and numerous other initiatives. He helps to manage the response to several notable health emergencies including the Flight 1549 Aviation incident (on the Hudson River) and the H1N1 influenza outbreak. ...
February, 2006
Nick and other team members return to Pakistan, this time to the Northwest Frontier Province where they established a field hospital with 24-hour emergency care, treating up to 550 patients per day while managing distribution of the shelters.
December, 2005
Nick makes contact with senior members of the Weyerhaeuser Company who, in response to his request, fabiricate hundreds of winterized shelters for homeless quake victims. Nick secures a deal with United Parcel Service, which provides the shipping valued at over $100,000.
November, 2005 – 2006
Nick raises $1,000,000 in cash and in-kind contributions within four months.
November, 2005
Nick and his team are profiled on CBS 60 Minutes, which receives an Emmy Award for their story.
