About Us

Our mission is to provide comprehensive emergency preparedness resources and support to help the general public respond effectively in preparation for natural disasters in Washington state.

Project History

The University of Washington Health Sciences Library, together with the WA Department of Health, was awarded a grant by the National Library of Medicine to create the Response and Recovery App in Washington (RRAIN Washington). It was originally designed to offer Washington State emergency-responders (healthcare workers, police, firefighters) access to disaster information and resources from trusted organizations like the National Library of Medicine, WA Department of Health, and the CDC. The project has since then broadened its scope to include general consumers and the public.

Grace Kim

Grace was the Lead UX Designer in this project and shaped the user experience from the earliest drafts to the high-fidelity prototype, ensuring a seamless and intuitive experience for our users.

Kerry Kirk

Kerry, aka Web Goddess, was the head web developer for the BRIDGE website, and her commitment to accessibility and skills provided invaluable technical support for the whole BRIDGE team.

Michael Moore

Michael was the project manager for BRIDGE and his insightful leadership, constructive feedback, and expertise as a librarian helped create a more inclusive platform for users.

Adam Garrett

Adam provided strategic leadership and day-to-day management for the RRAIN Washington project, led the development of the website and mobile app, and contributed to project publicity.

Carolann Curry

Carolann played a vital role in this project, providing essential feedback, valuable resources, and her extensive expertise as a librarian.