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Follow author Rob Gaudet as he tells the gripping origin story of Cajun Navy Ground Force--a group of Louisianian civilians who band together to perform heroic acts of disaster relief. Cajun Navy Ground Force recounts how, beginning with the devastating flooding in 2016, the organization has provided assistance to disaster victims through technology and social media, and how the group works to focus national media attention on those in need. Learning how to operate within the guidelines of official authorities, Gaudet coordinated countless volunteer efforts through Cajun Navy Ground Force, from donation drives to search-and-rescue missions. The organization continues to teach communities across the country how to apply the same strategies of citizen-led relief to their disasters. Witness emotional rescues, understand how residents were able to rebuild in the face of tremendous tragedy, and find out how you can help in the next catastrophe.

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A wonderful story of the creation of a nonprofit, filled with action and compassion for those in need. --Lee Shaffer, local nonprofit volunteer and disaster coordinator We can do so much more together than we can divided. Working with likeminded NGOs and GOs such as Cajun Navy Ground Force to support communities and first responders is what we do! --Stan Hays, CEO and cofounder, Operation BBQ Relief With their strong focus on using technology as a connective force, Cajun Navy Ground Force has emerged as a forward-thinking leader in the disaster-relief space. As evidenced in Rob Gaudet's insightful book, Cajun Navy Ground Force is making a very real difference in empowering people to take action during times of disaster. --Gail McGovern, president and CEO, American Red Cross

A wonderful story of the creation of a nonprofit, filled with action and compassion for those in need. --Lee Shaffer, local nonprofit volunteer and disaster coordinator We can do so much more together than we can divided. Working with likeminded NGOs and GOs such as Cajun Navy Ground Force to support communities and first responders is what we do! --Stan Hays, CEO and cofounder, Operation BBQ Relief With their strong focus on using technology as a connective force, Cajun Navy Ground Force has emerged as a forward-thinking leader in the disaster-relief space. As evidenced in Rob Gaudet's insightful book, Cajun Navy Ground Force is making a very real difference in empowering people to take action during times of disaster. --Gail McGovern, president and CEO, American Red Cross

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Author Rob Gaudet is a Louisiana native who took on a leadership role in Cajun Navy Ground Force in a defining moment, and he remains the organization's acting director. Professionally, Gaudet has over twenty years of experience in online marketing, Internet system development, and branding. Louisiana Life Magazine named him a 2017 Louisianian of the Year.

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