Hurricane Ian Emergency Response
What You Can Do To Help
The Genetic Justice Team asking all citizens of central Florida to record videos, take photographs, and document in writing what they see in and around their communities. With a cell phone, notepad, and thirty minutes, you can join our team to document where phosphate mining stacks and ponds have failed in the wake of Hurricane Ian.
With this information, testing teams can be mobilized to draw much needed samples to be tested privately and by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. This critical testing is the only way to ensure public safety.
Photography
When taking photos be sure to take several of each point of interest. Take them from varying angles and at a variety of distances. Show the context of the situation and the surroundings as best as you can. This will help the Genetic Justice Team develop the clearest understanding of the situation on the ground in each area.
Videography
Record as much as you can. Be sure to pay attention to the points of interest and include as much of the surroundings as possible. If you are able, record any odd sounds while you are recording your video footage.
Note Taking & Data Recording
This is not an exact science. It is better to over-report than risk missing some crucial detail. Take note of the time you arrive at the location, the number of photos you take, what you observe (see, smell, feel, etc.), and any other observations you may make. Pay close attention to anything you perceive to be abnormal or concerning.
The Next Step
Once you have collected your data you will need to submit it to the Genetic Justice Team via email. Images and Videos may require you to send several emails to accommodate the file size. You may save your notes as PDFs, DOCXs, or even screenshots. All that matters is that we can read and interpret your findings. Feel free to reach out to us if you have any questions or concerns with the submission process and we will be happy to help you.
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