EMPAC INTERNATIONAL RELIEF, INC. MISSION

EMPAC International Relief, Inc. was formed as a result of a visionary idea. Initial research was performed by the Augustana Research Foundation in collaboration with members of the research team. Since our inception in 1996, EMPAC has expanded our mission as an international corporation to provide different types of emergency shelters worldwide in response to human needs after catastrophic events. These emergency shelters are compact when stored but can be assembled quickly by a lay-person using picture instructions to provide affordable temporary housing when emergencies arise. Such emergencies include those caused by natural disasters caused by floods, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, and wildfires, as well as homelessness caused by war or riots. When the emergency is over, the units can be repacked and stored for later use as needed. The shelters offered by EMPAC are smaller units that are most suitable for one or two family shelters. Their smaller size facilitates storage capabilities, portability, and setup.

Our first type of shelter is half cylinder design with the total dimensions at the base being 15 ft wide by 20 ft long. The shelter can be increased to longer lengths from 30 ft up to 40 ft. The construction of each unit consists of a fabric envelope and sealed floor complete with a doorway entrance, earth anchors, and a lightweight framing system.

To meet the demands for a cost effective emergency shelter, EMPAC International has expanded to provide a second type of shelter constructed of recycled polypropylene which provides a means of an immediate and economical shelter for victims of natural disasters or warfare. The dimensions of the plastic shelters, when erected, are 9 ft 4in wide and 14 ft 8 in long at the base. The main body of the shelter is in the shape of a standard house with a pitched roof design.

During the new millennium, EMPAC International has introduced prefabricated permanent homes with the newest design and structural capabilities. These homes have wall systems that are both wind resistant and earthquake resistant.