RevivalBox

Disaster Support for Medically Complex Children

RevivalBox is a specialized disaster support system designed to help medically complex children stay safe, stable, and supported when emergencies disrupt normal care.

🧠 What is RevivalBox

RevivalBox fills a critical gap in disaster response.

Emergency systems are built for scale—but not for individualized medical needs. For children with complex conditions, even short disruptions can create serious risk.

RevivalBox provides targeted, ready-to-deploy support that helps families and responders maintain continuity of care during crises.

Each RevivalBox includes:

• Immediate stabilization supplies

• Medical information and care planning tools

• Comfort and trauma-informed support items

⚙️ How It Works

RevivalBox uses a simple two-step model:

1. Immediate Support

• Pre-staged boxes deployed through shelters and partners

• Designed for rapid access during disruption

2. Follow-Up Support

• Simple intake pathway for additional needs

• Coordination with partners for continued care support

📍 Current Focus: Northwest Ohio Pilot

RevivalBox is currently in a controlled pilot phase.

Pilot goals:

• Partner with one hospital for clinical validation

• Establish one emergency management / VOAD pathway

• Test a single referral and deployment process

• Deploy 10–25 initial units

This phase is focused on learning, validation, and responsible integration.

🤝 Partnership Approach

RevivalBox is designed to integrate into existing systems—not replace them.

We work alongside:

• Emergency Management Agencies (EMA)

• VOAD partner organizations

• Red Cross and shelter systems

• Hospitals and care teams

Our role is to provide a focused support tool within established response structures.

📦 Resources

For Hospitals & Partners

• Program overview

• Referral and intake process

• Deployment coordination guidelines

For Families

• What to expect from a RevivalBox

• Emergency preparedness guidance

• Care planning tools

For Emergency Responders

• When to deploy a RevivalBox

• Supporting medically complex children in shelters

• Coordination with caregivers

⚡ Current Updates

Launching the RevivalBox Pilot
We are initiating our first pilot in Northwest Ohio, focused on supporting medically complex children during emergency situations.

Building Local Partnerships
We are actively working with hospitals and emergency management partners to align RevivalBox with existing response systems.

Preparing for Deployment
Initial inventory, assembly processes, and referral pathways are being developed to support rapid deployment.

💬 Get Involved / Contact

For partnership inquiries, pilot collaboration, or more information:

Matthew Ayres
The Avalon Foundation