Tad Skyler Agoglia is the founder of The First Response Team of America, a self-funded, nonprofit, traveling cleanup crew that provides immediate, emergency aid to areas hit by disasters. Since its inception in May 2007, the team has aided thousands of people in need at 15 disaster sites across the country.

“Initially, I thought I’d respond to one or two storms a year for free,” says Tad. “But the demand has been so great, I couldn’t say no.”

Tad recognized the importance of helping people in need immediately following a disaster, not days or weeks afterwards, which often happens with governmental agencies:

“The most critical phase of a disaster is the first few days. That’s when you have to find the people that are in desperate need of medical attention, food, water.”

At this point, The First Response Team of America is a well-oiled machine, with more than a million dollars worth of advanced emergency response equipment. Not shabby for a small independent business that’s gaining a sterling reputation nationwide.

Source: CNN