EcoFlow, a prominent provider of portable and eco-friendly energy solutions, has announced the launch of its ‘EcoFlow Power For Rescues’ program. This initiative forms a core component of the company’s broader corporate social responsibility program, ‘EcoFlow Power For All,’ and aims to deliver reliable, flexible, and clean power support to disaster-stricken areas and rescue organizations worldwide. The program extends its reach beyond immediate relief, also advocating for disaster preparedness and rescue training to safeguard more lives.
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has highlighted the alarming trend of a fivefold increase in extreme weather disasters over the past 50 years. In the face of increasingly frequent natural disasters, providing dependable power for rescue operations, disaster area settlements, disaster preparedness, and rescue personnel training is essential to ensuring the safety of lives.
Bruce Wang, CEO and founder of EcoFlow, underscored the crucial role of disaster preparedness in the company’s mission: “Disaster preparedness is a primary driver for many EcoFlow users, leading us to deeply understand the critical need for reliability during emergencies. Through strong collaborations with global rescue organizations, governments, hospitals, and shelters, we consistently provide reliable power support in emergencies to aid in rescue and disaster relief efforts. We actively support disaster preparedness and rescue training to empower individuals with the knowledge and tools to build reliable emergency preparations in their daily lives, protecting themselves and their families.”
The program’s impact has already been felt in numerous disaster situations. During the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake in Japan, EcoFlow donated 76 portable power stations, 17 solar panels, power banks, and disaster preparedness boxes to non-profit organizations and companies in Nanao, Komatsu, and Kanazawa in Ishikawa Prefecture. These supplies were crucial in local shelters, providing emergency power for 40,000 affected people.
In the wake of the 2024 floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, the Estrela Hospital in the state received critically ill patients from surrounding cities. However, frequent power outages presented significant safety risks for these patients. EcoFlow stepped in by donating a batch of portable power stations to the hospital, ensuring the stable operation of medical and medication storage equipment, safeguarding the lives of patients.
Beyond immediate disaster response, EcoFlow Power For Rescues emphasizes daily disaster preparedness and rescue training. The program installed EcoFlow portable power stations and solar panels at tsunami evacuation towers in Isumi City, Japan, ensuring the availability of emergency electricity for evacuees in the event of power outages caused by natural disasters.
The program also extended its support to 10 rescue teams under China’s Blue Sky Rescue Team and Dawn Rescue Alliance, providing portable power stations to address power issues during rescue operations. Furthermore, EcoFlow Power For Rescues has partnered with St John Ambulance Cymru in Wales for a 12-month collaboration. This collaboration involves conducting 67 demonstration and awareness training sessions in schools and community groups across north, south, and west Wales, aiming to provide professional rescue training to 1000 individuals, contributing to community safety and the development of professional rescue personnel.
EcoFlow’s commitment to empowering communities and safeguarding lives is evident in its ‘Power For Rescues’ program. The program’s impact has been felt across various disaster situations, demonstrating its effectiveness in providing vital power support. The program’s focus on disaster preparedness and rescue training underscores its dedication to building resilient communities capable of effectively responding to emergencies.
