Hurricane Ian- The Salvation Army

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Disasters strike without much warning, so The Salvation Army is ready to jump into action on short notice. We gather donations, resources, and volunteers in a predetermined staging area so we’re ready to help as soon as the area is safe to enter. Our disaster assistance includes providing food, water, and essential items, lending a hand with cleanup, and providing hope to those impacted by disaster. The Salvation Army continues to aid survivors of disasters throughout the recovery process. We collaborate with other disaster relief organizations and government agencies to develop and execute a disaster recovery plan. Collaboration may include restoration and rebuilding initiatives, meeting basic needs, covering medical expenses, cutting funeral costs and distributing in-kind donations to help survivors rebuild their lives.

When disaster strikes, concerned Floridians immediately search for ways to serve affected communities.

WHAT TO REMEMBER ABOUT SERVING DURING DISASTERS:

1. Immediate assistance for affected areas is provided by first responders, government groups, disaster relief organizations and affiliated volunteers who have already trained to serve.

2. Each organization that mobilizes volunteers during disasters has its own process for accepting and managing unaffiliated volunteers.

3. As our partner organizations assess needs and evaluate resources, they will begin to organize volunteer opportunities for unaffiliated (individuals who are not already connected to an organization) volunteers.

4. Remember that recovery work continues for weeks, months and even years after disaster events occur. Organizations may have a significant need for volunteers in the weeks and months ahead.

5. Please be sure to personally vet any agency you choose to donate to or serve with. Volunteer Florida does not formally endorse any organization.

PLEASE DO NOT SELF-DEPLOY:

For your safety and to support trained emergency response teams, please confirm with a disaster relief organization the need for volunteers and approval for your participation.

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