National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD)

11/08/2024

National VOAD is in Taiwan with Tzu Chi USA to explore climate resilience and social enterprise innovations. From recycling plants to schools built with eco-friendly materials, we’re learning about impactful practices to put into use in the field!

10/29/2024

National VOAD stands with Organizaciones Voluntarias Activas en Desastres - PR VOAD and is honored to serve communities in Puerto Rico. If you would like to know more about PR VOAD and how you can help them in their mission, please visit www.prvoad.org

10/25/2024

We’re co-sponsoring ’s , “Beyond the hurricanes: What climate change means for funders,” on Oct. 31. Join to discuss how funders can support a growing number of disasters that often impact the same communities again and again. https://bit.ly/4e2omlE

CDP is hosting a webinar to discuss Hurricanes Helene and Milton and how climate change is upending traditional disaster philanthropy.

10/15/2024

Thank you to all of our member organization volunteers! Including our four-legged ones!

10/14/2024

Today, we celebrate the resilience, wisdom, and rich traditions of Indigenous communities. We also value these communities insights they bring to disaster preparedness and recovery.

We’re proud to work alongside our members and partners to support Indigenous communities during times of crisis and during blue skies, always striving for respect, equity, and compassion in our efforts.

10/13/2024

State/Territory VOADs are the backbone of the and NCVOAD-North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster will be leading the way for our members and partners throughout the recovery process.

10/13/2024

National VOAD Members like Operation BBQ Relief and Mercy Chefs are providing meals to communities in need across multiple states. Visit www.nvoad.org/current-responses for more information on how you can help.

10/10/2024

Vital resources for everyone impacted by . Would also include Disaster Distress Helpline as a resource for immediate emotional support at 1-800-985-5990.

If you or someone you know needs assistance, reach out to the organizations listed below. They’re here to provide support in response to .

10/09/2024

Evacuate now! Time is running out. If you need assistance evacuating use these resources: Use Uber code MILTONRELIEF to recieve free Uber ride to a shelter. Call 800-729-3413 for evacuation assistance. 7 am - 7 pm.

Florida: you only have a few hours left to evacuate for Hurricane . If you are in an evacuation zone, GET OUT NOW! Your life is at serious risk if you don't take action immediately - every second counts.

10/09/2024

Important resource if you need help cleaning up after . Stay safe.

The word disaster comes from the Latin compound of dis-, or away, without, and astro, star or planet; literally, without a star.

WELL, at Crisis Cleanup we have been blessed with thousands of VOLUNTEER STARS who continue to help with and who are gearing up to help with . These wonderful volunteers have answered or made more than 50,000 calls on the Crisis Cleanup Hotline and there are only 12 people left to callback, they have created over 23,000 cases, and our partner relief agencies have already claimed and cleaned up more than 4000 homes. So tonight, in the calm before the storm, we want to say thank you to the wonderful people who continue to step up and help.
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10/08/2024

National VOAD's members and partners are prepared for . If you need more information on how to donate, volunteer, or receive assistance, please visit https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-milton-response/

10/08/2024

Rumors and falsehoods surrounding relief efforts only hurt communities in need. Make sure to check trusted sources. https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response

INDIANAPOLIS — Kristy Kulberg called it “noise,” the circulation of false rumors about the federal government’s response to Hurricane Helene. “There’s so much misinformation going around,” said Kul…

10/08/2024

If you need shelter, please use the information below from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency. Follow all evacuation orders, and stay safe.

National VOAD Members and Partners are in position to assist once the storm has passed.

10/07/2024

Visit www.ncvoad.org/volunter for volunteer opportunities offered by NC VOAD members. These organizations are directly serving communities in need.

Do not self-deploy, and do not send unsolicited donations!

To volunteer for mud out and tear out operations in Western NC, sign up on the website. We’re still setting up these sites so please be patient, someone will contact you. https://baptistsonmission.org/hurricane-helene-volunteer

10/07/2024

As we continue to provide relief for communities impacted by , our Members and Partners are also preparing for and will be there for communities in need following landfall.

...MILTON RAPIDLY INTENSIFIES INTO A CATEGORY 4 HURRICANE...

Data from both Hurricane Hunter aircraft indicate that Milton has strengthened to a category 4 hurricane. The maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 150 mph (240 km/h). Milton is a category 4 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale.

Here's how you can prepare today and Tuesday:

1) Know your zone. Many people don’t need to evacuate during hurricanes. If you’re not in a zone that is prone to storm surge and coastal flooding, you can take precautions to ride out the storm. For those in evacuation zones, stay tuned in to what your local authorities are saying. Follow their evacuation orders! http://floridadisaster.org/knowyourzone/

2) Stock up on non-perishable food and water. Have plenty of water on hand in case water supply is compromised. This is a higher risk along the Gulf Coast.

3) Fill up your gas tanks and have an extra gas container filled as well.

4) Generator, get that fired up and ready to go with fuel. DON'T run these in the garage or near windows due to carbon monoxide!

5) Have cash on hand in case the power is out and ATMs don't work.

6) Keep phones charged as the storm approaches. Do you have extra charging bricks?

7) Keep plenty of batteries and flashlights on hand in case the power goes out. weather.gov

10/04/2024

Take some time to walk through some of these rumors going around...and take care when you share. It will only help us all as we move forward in serving survivors. https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response

10/01/2024

National VOAD was honored to be one of many in attendance today for a visit from Vice President Kamala to the National Response Coordination Center FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency. This level of collaboration and communication is vital to our efforts to serve survivors.

09/30/2024

Make sure that you are coordinating with our State VOADs before you deploy or donate! https://www.nvoad.org/hurricane-helene-response/