Mastodawn

LPWAN Meshes: ClusterDuck Protocol - Purpose-Built for Emergencies

The ClusterDuck Protocol (CDP) was where my mesh networking journey truly began. The story behind Project OWL (Organisation, Whereabouts, and Logistics)—students building emergency communication networks after Hurricane Maria—resonated deeply, highlighting a technology designed not for hobbyists or industry, but for saving lives when infrastructure fails. While I found its concepts “much better thought through” from the outset, the project’s slow pace and patchy hardware support meant my personal involvement never truly moved beyond some initial tinkering.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://gaggl.com/blogs/2026-03-12-lpwan-meshes-clusterduck-protocol-deep-dive/

LPWAN Meshes: ClusterDuck Protocol - Purpose-Built for Emergencies

The ClusterDuck Protocol (CDP) was where my mesh networking journey truly began. The story behind Project OWL (Organisation, Whereabouts, and Logistics)—students building emergency communication networks after Hurricane Maria—resonated deeply, highlighting a technology designed not for hobbyists or industry, but for saving lives when infrastructure fails. While I found its concepts “much better thought through” from the outset, the project’s slow pace and patchy hardware support meant my personal involvement never truly moved beyond some initial tinkering.

Digital Nomad

Association REDefine Mar 11

For the past year we’ve been quietly building CareLink, an ecosystem for youth mental health in disasters.

Most of the time the crises felt far away: Türkiye’s earthquakes, displaced youth in Poland.

Then Portugal was hit by storms.

The work suddenly felt closer to home.

Disasters don’t end when the news cycle moves on.

CareLink exists because our systems are not yet built to hold that reality.

https://associationredefine.substack.com/p/the-year-we-built-in-silence-introducing

#MentalHealth #DisasterResponse #Resilience

Philippines pushes for ASEAN disaster response framework

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.rappler.com/philippines/dswd-disaster-response-framework-asean-2026/

alxd of the Story Seed Library Feb 28

Are you aware of any interesting depictions of disaster response and relief in art?

I'm especially interested in community collaboration, rebuilding, not just "handing out the care packages".

#art #illustration #visualLanguage #disaster #disasterRelief #disasterResponse #climate #climateChange #solarpunk

NewsletterTF Feb 24

DHS Funding Lapse Creates Gaps for Emergency Responders

DHS funding lapse means 260,000 workers may not get paid on time. Learn how this affects TSA, FEMA, and disaster response.

#DHSshutdown, #FederalWorkers, #FEMA, #TSA, #DisasterResponse

https://newsletter.tf/dhs-funding-lapse-causes-pay-delays-and-affects-disaster-aid/

NewsletterTF Feb 24

Over 260,000 DHS workers face delayed paychecks due to a funding lapse. This is similar to past shutdowns that caused financial stress.

#DHSshutdown, #FederalWorkers, #FEMA, #TSA, #DisasterResponse

https://newsletter.tf/dhs-funding-lapse-causes-pay-delays-and-affects-disaster-aid/

DHS Funding Lapse Delays Pay for 260,000 Workers and Affects Disaster Aid

DHS funding lapse means 260,000 workers may not get paid on time. Learn how this affects TSA, FEMA, and disaster response.

worldday Feb 18

Title: Summary of IKEA’s Charitable Initiatives (with Hashtags)
Date: 18,02,2026

https://www.kivo.mom/ikea

Donation of proceeds from the blue IKEA bag after the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake‑tsunami – #IKEABlueBag #HumanitarianAid #UNICEF2004

Provision of 500,000 blankets for Kashmir relief (2005) – #IKEABlankets #KashmirRelief #DisasterResponse

NewsletterTF Feb 18

Assam Seeks Expanded Emergency Landing Infrastructure

Assam is asking the government to build more emergency landing spots on its roads. This will help planes land safely if there is a problem and help with disasters.

#Assam #EmergencyLanding #RoadSafety #DisasterResponse #Aviation

https://newsletter.tf/assam-emergency-landing-infrastructure/

NewsletterTF Feb 18

Assam wants to build more special places on its roads where planes can land if there is an emergency. This will help keep people safe and help in times of trouble.

#Assam #EmergencyLanding #RoadSafety #DisasterResponse #Aviation

https://newsletter.tf/assam-emergency-landing-infrastructure/

Assam Wants More Places for Planes to Land in Emergencies

Assam is asking the government to build more emergency landing spots on its roads. This will help planes land safely if there is a problem and help with disasters.

Headlines Africa Feb 12

Cyclone Gezani: At least 36 killed, hundreds injured in Madagascar http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TQwK51 #CycloneGezani #Madagascar #DisasterResponse #NaturalDisaster #ClimateChange