The Survey, Volume 30, Number 1, April 5, 1913

"The Survey, Volume 30, Number 1, April 5, 1913" by Various, explores the pressing social and humanitarian issues of the early 1900s. The compilation of articles shines a light on disaster relief, highlighting the swift and organized response to devastation in the Mississippi Valley caused by floods and tornadoes, including the role of the Red Cross and other charitable bodies. It underscores the critical need for careful advanced planning and the immediate deployment of trained aid workers, while also acknowledging the looming sanitation concerns and the continued support required for communities to rebuild. The volume serves to discuss broader themes of social responsibility and reform, and the role of both society and government when disasters strike and everyday community issues and challenges arise.