US Department of Defense
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National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
Phone: 202-232-6682
Send donations to:
NOVA
1730 Park Road NW
Washington DC 20010

American Red Cross
1-800-HELP-NOW
If you would like to sign up to become trained in Red Cross Disaster Services, contact your local chapter.

United Way of America
Whether it is war in Iraq or a hurricane in Louisiana, United Way helps ensure communities are ready for whatever human needs may arise in times of crisis.

Catholic Charities USA
Catholic Charities helps when a disaster strikes. With agencies that serve most communities in the United States, we are well-positioned to plan for and respond to disaster with speed, reliability, and a long-term commitment.

Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency - a former independent agency that became part of the new Department of Homeland Security in March 2003 - is tasked with responding to, planning for, recovering from and mitigating against disasters.

FEMA: Kids Page
FEMA helps people who have been in a disaster. They also teach people
what to do during a disaster and what to do before a disaster. Here's a page that let's kids have some fun while learning how they to help their family prepare for a disaster

The Disaster News Network



President George W. Bush is working to support community-based efforts through the newly-proposed Citizen Corps. Learn more about Citizen Corps and how you can help


Homeland Security Across the Nation
Select your state or territory to see who your Governor has appointed as your state's homeland security contact.