How does a warehouse pertain to the relief efforts before or during disasters? The need to supply goods and services to help
individuals that have lost homes, cars, personal belongings, loved ones or even jobs is important. The goods can consist of
medical supplies, food, clothes, blankets and other non perishable goods. These goods need to be stored in a safe and accessible environment. By definition a “warehouse is a storehouse for goods and merchandise that can be sold or used by a group or individuals as needed” A warehouse can be a permanent or a temporary structure in various strategic locations that stores the goods to be used in support of a disaster
The Need for Warehouse Information In a Disaster Recovery Communication System