Disaster Response Operations
Field Leadership | Logistics | Access Negotiation | Humanitarian Coordination
When disaster strikes, response windows are tight, access is difficult, and coordination is everything. Broad Seas delivers integrated support for disaster operations in some of the world's most difficult environments. Our teams have responded to crises in over 120 countries, including operations across all seven continents.
From remote islands in the Pacific, to post-earthquake Haiti, to the hurricane-ravaged Caribbean, our founder and field teams have been embedded in the world's most complex humanitarian emergencies—often in environments where standard international frameworks are not fully operational.
We operate across both established and non-traditional frameworks, supporting efforts led by NGOs, governments, and community-based organizations. We bring a nuanced understanding of international humanitarian systems, but also work effectively in contexts where informal or parallel systems are the only viable entry points.
Global Reach, Local Wisdom
Rapid Deployment
Deployment to remote or inaccessible regions within days or hours of an event, with pre-positioned resources and established networks.
Drone Operations
Expert humanitarian access brokering with local, national, and non-state actors to ensure aid reaches those who need it most.
Documentation & Storytelling
Operational strategy development tailored to each disaster type and context, ensuring effective and culturally appropriate responses.
Aligned with Humanitarian Principles
Our operations are built upon internationally recognized standards, ensuring ethical and effective humanitarian response. We work to ensure our presence and practices reinforce ethical standards and long-term recovery efforts, not just short-term solutions.
"Do No Harm"
Our operations prioritize conflict sensitivity and sustainable impact.
Core Humanitarian Principles
We uphold Humanity, Neutrality, Impartiality, and Independence in all operations.
Sendai Framework
Aligned with UNDRR standards for Disaster Risk Reduction.
Core Humanitarian Standard
Committed to quality and accountability in humanitarian response.
What We Provide
Disaster Logistics
End-to-end supply planning for food, shelter, medical, and sanitation needs. Includes customs clearance and cold-chain management.
Planning & Coordination
Multi-stakeholder planning with coordination clusters, emergency operations centers, and field teams to ensure operational coherence.
On-Ground Leadership
Seasoned field operatives provide direct leadership during initial assessments, response deployment, and stabilization phases.
Negotiation & Relationship-Brokering
We act as intermediaries between aid actors and gatekeepers—building trust where it's needed most.
Contingency Planning
We build scalable contingency frameworks, ensuring flexibility as a crisis evolves and situations change.
Maritime Response
Specialized support for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with maritime logistics and air strip coordination.
Specialized Response Environments
Rapid Deployment
Deployment to remote or inaccessible regions within days or hours of an event, with pre-positioned resources and established networks.
Drone Operations
Expert humanitarian access brokering with local, national, and non-state actors to ensure aid reaches those who need it most.
Documentation & Storytelling
Operational strategy development tailored to each disaster type and context, ensuring effective and culturally appropriate responses.