Anyone can be a hero, even if they don't fight super villains with their special powers. Sometimes being there to help in times of need can qualify someone as a hero. When an earthquake occurs, considerable efforts are required to repair the social, economic and environmental damage caused by this disaster; However, former veterans help countries in need through donations, care packages, and necessary medical care. An earthquake can instantly have harmful consequences on the population, image and overall wealth of a city or country. Earthquakes can affect people in many ways, including the loss of friends or family members. Homes, means of transportation and communications devices can be destroyed. Buildings destroyed by an earthquake may include stores and businesses. This can lead to dangers such as theft and looting due to the need for food and supplies. It can become extremely difficult, if not impossible, to trade with other stores, businesses, or countries when transportation and communications fail (“earthquakes”). The aftermath of an earthquake can be just as dangerous, if not more so, than when it actually occurs. Post-earthquake hazards can include building collapse, downed power lines, landslides, floods, tsunamis and liquefaction (“University of the West Indies Earthquake Research Centre”). The effects of a disaster of this magnitude can send a country into a downward spiral. The rebuilding process could take many years and cost far more money than a country has, essentially putting it in horrible debt. Without proper help, an earthquake could plunge a nation into permanent disarray. 20,000 earthquakes occur every year, but none worse than the middle of a paper...king, is unbelievable. They are giving countries around the world the hope they crave and are recruiting hundreds of people to continue giving it. The members of Team Rubicon did it not because they had to, but because they wanted to, out of the goodness of their hearts, which makes them true heroes. In times of immense demand, veterans and a number of volunteer groups can always be relied upon to offer their services to help rebuild a weakened nation. Even though an earthquake can cause a colossal blow to a country, which may seem irreparable, Jake Wood and the Rubicon team have managed to significantly improve the conditions of Haiti and those in distress. Four years after the disastrous earthquake, Haiti is not only well recovered from the disaster, but in better shape than it was even before the country was ravaged..