Kyle Breen

Assistant Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M International University

Kyle Breen is an Assistant Professor of Sociology in the Department of Social Sciences at Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. He earned his PhD in Sociology from Louisiana State University.

Breen's research interests include disaster response and recovery, volunteerism in disaster, social media use in disaster, social vulnerability, and environmental justice.

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'Cajun Navy' volunteers who participate in search-and-rescue operations after hurricanes are forming long-lasting organizations

Since Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast in 2005, volunteers have been participating in search-and-rescue efforts after big disasters — especially in that region. Many of these groups are known as “Cajun Navy” organizations.

Kyle Breen

Assistant Professor of Sociology at Texas A&M International University

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'Cajun Navy' volunteers who participate in search-and-rescue operations after hurricanes are forming long-lasting organizations

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