SPEECH - Radha Mitchell, Elisabeth Rohm at Global Green USA's Annual Millennium Awards on 6/8/13

Global Green responded to Hurricane Sandy by launching the Solar for Sandy program, which aimed to provide solar energy solutions to affected communities. This initiative included partnerships with local organizations like the Rockaway Beach Surf Club to install solar systems for emergency power and community services. The program is part of Global Green's broader strategy to support disaster-stricken areas, similar to their efforts after Hurricane Katrina.

What was the primary goal of the Solar for Sandy program initiated by Global Green?

• To offer free solar panels to all residents

• To rebuild homes destroyed by the hurricane

• To install backup solar systems in key community locations

• To provide financial aid to affected families

Which community center was the first to partner with Global Green's Solar for Sandy program?

• Manhattan Community Center

• Brooklyn Relief Hub

• Rockaway Beach Surf Club

• Queens Emergency Shelter

What additional services does the solar system provide to the Rockaway community besides lighting and phone charging?

• Transportation services

• Free meals

• Refrigeration for medicine and basic heating and cooling

• Internet access

How did Global Green's response to Hurricane Katrina influence their actions after Hurricane Sandy?

• They decided to focus only on New Orleans

• They used a similar strategic response to assist affected communities

• They stopped working on disaster relief

• They shifted their focus to international aid

What recognition did Global Green receive for their efforts in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina?

• A Nobel Peace Prize

• A feature in Time magazine

• An award from the United Nations

• A grant from the government