Disaster Resource Links

DNN is a news service that tells the story of disaster response and suggests appropriate ways the public can help survivors. Includes information on disaster work of various church bodies.

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter, provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Provides training for volunteers and web site offers much information for responding to any disaster throughout the world.

The Salvation Army has been supporting those in need in His name since 1865. Nearly 33 million Americans receive assistance each year through food for the hungry, clothing and shelter and opportunities for the disabled, ill and poor, as well as relief for disaster victims, The SA is often among the first on the scene of a disaster.  SA Disaster Canteens are familiar sights to firemen, police and victims.  Their web site offers information and opportunities to train and volunteer.

Faith Based Strategic Thinking  Located in No. VA, Lewis Saylor is a well known speaker and writer who has provided leadership and guidance to faith communities in preparing for disasters. His web site offers many resources that churches can use as they make their preparedness plans.

NVOAD is a national organization that coordinates planning efforts by many voluntary organizations responding to disaster. Local VOAD groups are made up of regional member organizations who meet and are ready to respond if contacted by NVOAD.  The Web site offers information on how your organization can become involved in NVOAD/VOAD.

On March 1, 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  The primary mission of FEMA is to reduce the loss of life and property and protect the Nation from all hazards, including natural disasters, acts of terrorism, and other man-made disasters through a system of preparedness, protection, response, recovery, and mitigation.  This extensive web site is very comprehensive in dealing with all aspects of disasters.  

U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security 

This web site provides information, materials and resources available to organizations (such as churches) and individuals for use in preparing and planning for any emergency.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A division of the Department of Health and Human Services, the CDC web site offers detailed information on all types of disasters, including bioterrorism, chemical, radiation, and other threats, etc. and how to plan and cope with a disaster, manmade or natural.

Pandemic Flu 

These web sites offer information and links to current information regarding pandemic flu.