Resources tagged with term(s) "Disaster preparedness and response"

Weekly Disaster News Update Archive

The weekly Disaster News Update was issued to cover current disaster/hazard activity, current FEMA major disaster declarations, and news about volunteer and community programs, response and recovery...
My Safety, My Responsibility, My Plan: A Training Program on Emergency Preparedness

This collection of resources offers a multi-session program to train adults with intellectual disabilities to understand and be prepared for emergencies. Information is based on the principles set...
Disaster Services

Through AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, the Corporation for National and Community Service helps communities across the nation prepare, respond, and recover from natural and man-made disasters.
After the Storm: Senior Corps Responds to Katrina

This seven-minute, documentary-style DVD highlights the contributions of Senior Corps volunteers in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi. Shows how these "...
Just in Case: Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers

Designed to inform and empower older adults and caregivers to take some basic, but potentially lifesaving, steps towards being prepared in case of an emergency. Looks at specific issues that would...
Red Cross Preparedness Kits at Fort Belvoir

A flood, earthquake tornado, landslide or hurricane may happen at any time. These natural disasters may have an immediate affect on friends or family resulting in financial, environmental or human...
Creating minimalist disaster preparedness kits

A flood, earthquake tornado, landslide or hurricane may happen at any time. These natural disasters may have an immediate affect on friends or family resulting in financial, environmental or human...
Disaster Volunteer Roles

Summary of disaster volunteer roles to include: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery positions.
DisasterDiscussions

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Emergency Preparedness: Getting Ready

Monthly Feature Archive The minds and hearts of people across the globe have been occupied with the devastation suffered by Haitians since the earthquake on January 12; donations of time, money, and...
Sample Projects

Read several examples of AmeriCorps projects and how they are making a difference in communities across the nation.
Featured Effective Practices

List of effective practices from the Resource Center’s Effective Practices Collection related to the Corporation’s issue areas of education, the environment, human needs, program and volunteer...
Flood Fighting with Sandbags

Hosted by Eric Evans of the Missouri State Emergency Management Agency, this video provides basic usage and safety tips for using sandbags to fight floods. It is a visual demonstration of how to...
Managing Spontaneous Volunteers in Times of Disaster

When disaster strikes a community, volunteers are essential in helping to rebuild lives and rebuild communities. It is important that volunteers are given meaningful and constructive opportunities to...
CNCS Disaster Services Online Orientation

Develop a better understanding of the role of national service and volunteers in disaster services. The CNCS Disaster Services Online Orientation series is organized into three courses:
Light Our Way: A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster for Disaster Response Volunteers, First Responders and Disaster Planners

Guides disaster relief workers as they assist victims and recover from difficult response efforts themselves. Covers basic concepts and types of spiritual care, long-term recovery, collaboration...
Guide on the Special Needs of People With Disabilities for Emergency Managers, Planners & Responders

Highlights disability-related concerns to those responsible for emergency planning in their communities. Assists in developing plans that take into account the needs and insights of people with...
Tips for First Responders

Offers tips on how to assist people with a wide range of disabilities, seniors, and childbearing women and newborns. Provides information that first responders can use during emergencies as well...
Disaster Preparedness for People With Disabilities

Designed to help people with disabilities in preparing for disasters and their consequences. Gives tips on getting informed, assembling a kit, and making and maintaining plans for communication,...
Training Manual for Mental Health and Human Service Workers in Major Disasters

Contains essential information on how disasters affect children, adults, and older adults. Covers the importance of tailoring an assistance program to fit the community, descriptions of effective...
Disaster Recovery: A Guide to Financial Issues

Contains ways to help disaster victims regain a sense of financial balance following a disaster. Explains the steps to take immediately, what to do in the initial weeks and months, and how to...
Psychosocial Issues for Older Adults in Disasters

Provides information and tools for appropriately responding to the needs of older adults in times of disaster. Offers a better understanding of the strengths and contributions of the older...
Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters

Provides information and guidance for individuals concerned with the mental health needs of children who experience major disasters. Covers typical reactions, common feelings and behaviors, the...
Altria Group Corporate Contributions Program

Altria supports programs that feed the hungry, assist victims and survivors of domestic violence, support the arts, and rebuild communities affected by natural disasters. Deadlines vary. For more...
State Farm Youth Advisory Board

The State Farm Youth Advisory Board plans to fund $5 million in service-learning projects, with grants of $25,000 to $100,000 each. The request for proposals focuses on four project areas: disaster...