| Helping Others after a Disaster |
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| Monday, 07 March 2011 10:07 |
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During disasters and emergency relief efforts, citizens from around the country will want to help the victims. If you are interested in helping, please follow these guidelines to ensure you are providing the most effective support you can: If you want to volunteer your services in the immediate aftermath of disaster, listen to local news reports for information about when and where volunteers are needed. Bring your own food, water and emergency supplies, especially when a large area has been affected and emergency items are in short supply. Until volunteers are specifically requested, stay away from disaster areas. Do not drop off food, clothing, or any other item to a government agency or disaster relief organization unless that item has been requested. Normally these organizations do not have the resources to sort through the donated items. If your company wants to donate emergency supplies, donate a large quantity of a given item rather than many different items. If you wish, you can give a donation to a recognized disaster relief organization. These groups are organized to process checks, purchase what is needed, and get it to the people who need it most. All of your donations will go towards the disaster relief; disaster relief organizations normally raise money for overhead costs through separate fund drives. For more information on emergency relief and disaster recovery, please call the local chapter of the American Red Cross, at (601)636-9182. |
| Last Updated on Monday, 21 March 2011 12:37 |
