Disaster
Response

Disaster
Response

Planet Water Foundation’s disaster response platform is designed to provide safe drinking water access when needed most in the wake of emergencies and natural disasters. Our teams have experience of responding to disasters across 17 countries on five continents

Planet Water Foundation’s disaster response platform is designed to provide safe drinking water access when needed most in the wake of emergencies and natural disasters. Our teams have experience of responding to disasters across 17 countries on five continents

RESPONSE PHASE-SOLUTION

RESPONSE PHASE-SOLUTION

AquaBlock Emergency Water System

AquaBlock Emergency Water System

A First Response Solution


A First Response Solution


Typically deployed as a first response solution as soon as possible after a disaster event occurrence.

Deployed in designated evacuation centers.

Initially operated by Planet Water staff or partners, then handed over to the recipient community and operated by trained personnel.

After initial use, the AquaBlock can be re-staged for future use thus building capacity to respond to future events.

Planet Water Foundation AquaBlock emergency water filtration system
AquaBlock emergency water filtration system

Patented, Advanced Water Filtration System


Patented, Advanced Water Filtration System


Two on-board pump solutions, electric and petrol, selectable with turn of a valve.

4-stage water purification system housed in a lockable aluminum container.

Chlorine dosing keeps drinking water safe for up to 24 hours after access.

Produces 700 liters per hour with capacity to support daily drinking water needs of up to 6,000 people.

Eight water access points and water bottle pedestals.

Accepts surface and ground water sources.

External lights for night-time operations.

RECOVERY PHASE-SOLUTION

RECOVERY PHASE-SOLUTION

AquaTower Water Filtration System

AquaTower Water Filtration System

A Post Recovery Solution


A Post Recovery Solution


A permanent water filtration system commonly deployed as a post recovery solution after a disaster event occurrence.

Common project deployment locations include schools, community centers, and health care facilities.

Initially operated by Planet Water staff or partners, and then handed over to the recipient community trained personnel.

Installed in 3 hours.

Myanmar earthquake response - safe drinking water support

Safe Drinking Water Access


Safe Drinking Water Access


Three-stage water filtration incorporating ultrafiltration (UF) hollow fiber membrane technology and activated carbon for enhanced water quality.

Produces up to 1,000 liters per hour capable of supporting the daily drinking water requirements of up to 1,800 people.

Six water access points.

Three liquid soap dispensers for handwashing.

Easily managed with a simple operation and daily maintenance process.

Previous Response Countries

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Response Stories

2025 - Jamaica Hurricane Melissa

Planet Water Foundation quickly mobilized its Disaster Response team to Jamaica to deploy emergency water filtration systems in communities which have been severely impacted by the category 5 hurricane.

2025 - Myanmar Earthquake

Following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake which hit Myanmar on March 28th, Planet Water Foundation undertook a major response to provide safe drinking water access to survivors.

2025 - Floods - Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico

Following the devastating floods that struck Veracruz, Mexico, Planet Water Foundation’s Disaster Response Team rapidly mobilized to provide clean, safe drinking water to affected communities.

2025 - Cebu Earthquake, Philippines

The Planet Water team rapidly mobilized to Cebu after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, deploying water filtration systems to help restore safe water access for affected communities.

2025 - Floods -Sumatra, Indonesia

Planet Water Foundation's Disaster Response team is on the ground in Indonesia responding to the devastating Sumatra floods which have caused over 900 fatalities.

2024 - Hurricane Helene, Asheville, NC, USA

Following the catastrophic impact caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US, Planet Water Foundation initiated a major response to meet the urgent need for safe drinking water in Asheville, NC.

2024 - Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam
2024 - Floods - Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
2023 - Hurricane Otis – Acapulco, Mexico
2023 - Morocco Earthquake
2023 - Türkiye Earthquake
2025 - Jamaica Hurricane Melissa

Planet Water Foundation quickly mobilized its Disaster Response team to Jamaica to deploy emergency water filtration systems in communities which have been severely impacted by the category 5 hurricane.

2025 - Myanmar Earthquake

Following the devastating 7.7 magnitude earthquake which hit Myanmar on March 28th, Planet Water Foundation undertook a major response to provide safe drinking water access to survivors.

2025 - Cebu Earthquake, Philippines

The Planet Water team rapidly mobilized to Cebu after the 6.9-magnitude earthquake on September 30, deploying water filtration systems to help restore safe water access for affected communities.

2025 - Floods - Poza Rica, Veracruz, Mexico

Following the devastating floods that struck Veracruz, Mexico, Planet Water Foundation’s Disaster Response Team rapidly mobilized to provide clean, safe drinking water to affected communities.

2024 - Hurricane Helene, Asheville, NC, USA

Following the catastrophic impact caused by Hurricane Helene in the southeastern US, Planet Water Foundation initiated a major response to meet the urgent need for safe drinking water in Asheville, NC.

2024 - Typhoon Yagi, Vietnam
2024 - Floods - Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
2023 - Hurricane Otis – Acapulco, Mexico
2023 - Morocco Earthquake
2023 - Türkiye Earthquake

Program Deliverables

Signature CSR program focused on disaster response.

Signature CSR program focused on disaster response.

Event situational report provided to solicit event participation.

Event situational report provided to solicit event participation.

Event opt-in / out option with carry over.

Event opt-in / out option with carry over.

Event opt-in / out option with carry over.

Partner co-branding on deployed solutions.

Partner co-branding on deployed solutions.

Partner co-branding on deployed solutions.

Event photography where possible.

Event photography where possible.

Event photography where possible.

Deployment status updates.

Deployment status updates.

Deployment status updates.

Communication engagements - social media, etc. before, during, and after deployments.

Communication engagements - social media, etc. before, during, and after deployments.

Alliance webpage with program information.

Alliance webpage with program information.

Event specific global press release inclusion.

Event specific global press release inclusion.

Event specific global press release inclusion.

Post-event impact report (PDF).

Post-event impact report (PDF).

Post-event impact report (PDF).

Join the Disaster Response Alliance

Join the Disaster Response Alliance

Email info@planet-water.org to learn more about how your company can join
the Planet Water Foundation Disaster Response Alliance.

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501(c)3 non-profit organization EIN 27-1236020

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P.O. Box #71298
Phoenix, AZ 85050 USA

© Copyright 2026, Planet Water Foundation. All Rights Reserved.