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Disasters of all kinds - natural, manmade, and technological - happen every day somewhere in the world. Whether disasters are close to home or in a far away place, it is not always clear what the...
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Knowing how to evacuate during a disaster is critical for the survival of individuals with disabilities. This effective practice from the National Service Inclusion Project (NSIP) will assist...
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Neighborhoods can become safer places for children and adolescents when parents and volunteers work together with local law enforcement and educational agencies. Volunteers — even the homebound...
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The objective of the Hurricane Zack Exercise was to test the ability of the Capital Area Chapter of the American Red Cross and its partner organizations to initiate disaster response and recovery...
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Providing listening and advocacy to survivors of disasters is an important function performed by volunteers and service members during disaster deployment. This effective practice, excerpted from...
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During disasters, the compassion and generosity of volunteers is demonstrated time and again. However, in order to provide adequate assistance, volunteers need to understand the emotional stages that...
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Every year Americans lose over 40 billion dollars in telemarketing, investment, and charity fraud. Research shows that vulnerable seniors are less likely to fall prey to telemarketing scams when...
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During disaster recovery, having a set of best practices already in place can save lives. This effective practice presents key points to consider when assigning responsibilities to program staff as...
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Volunteers and members who are deployed to help during disasters may need additional support, due to the psychological impact of serving during these scenarios. This effective practice discusses how...
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Despite negative stereotypes, youth exhibit a high rate of volunteerism and commitment to community. Channeling this energy and commitment into crime prevention programs can enhance communities in a...
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Police dogs are important for community safety and have saved the lives of many people. Unfortunately many police departments do not have the resources to purchase K-9 vests that can save the lives...
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Community policing is a practical, effective means of helping law enforcement and citizens identify crime and its related problems, in order to reduce or prevent problems in the future. This...
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Answering the President's "call to service" resulted in the Ohio Community Service Council partnering with other lead service organizations in creating Citizen Corps in that state. County Citizen...
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It is never too late to institute a disaster preparedness plan within your community. Public health and safety are increased as plans are devised and implemented. Tips included in this effective...
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Citizen awareness can help reduce threats to national security. This effective practice outlines types of suspicious activity to look for and how to report it, and is excerpted from materials...
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Foster Grandparents can be an integral part of homeland security development and implementation. In Livingston County, New York, Foster Grandparents are included in the disaster response plan and...
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During a disaster, emergency services are oftentimes pushed to their limits. People have to rely on each other for help in order to meet immediate life saving and life sustaining needs. By having a...
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Emergency services may not be able to meet overwhelming immediate needs during a disaster. Experience has shown that untrained people who voluntarily help others in these crisis situations oftentimes...
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Immediately after an emergency, essential services may be cut off and local disaster relief and government responders may not be able to reach everyone right away. Knowing what to do to protect...
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Dealing with a disaster or emergency can pose special problems for people with disabilities or impairments. Knowing what to do, and being prepared, can reduce panic and fear for individuals and...
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As part of the activities to promote weather safety, Florida's Emergency Management Agencies, American Red Cross Chapters, National Weather Service Offices and Department of Education have sponsored...
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According to research conducted by the Constitutional Rights Foundation, there is no universally accepted definition of terrorism. However, understanding some of the various meanings can help...
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In Franklin County, Washington, RSVP volunteers participate in the Franklin County Emergency Management Agency's annual disaster drills conducted at the Pasco Regional Airport. As part of a daylong...
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In northern New Hampshire, AmeriCorps*NCCC members assisted the American Red Cross in conducting a hazard assessment. This project demonstrates how AmeriCorps*NCCC members can help communities and...
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Volunteers with RSVP present a ready population that is able and willing to participate in homeland security efforts. RSVP programs seeking new ways to appropriately utilize seniors in this capacity...
