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	SCDMH All Hazards Disaster Response Plan
		The purpose of disaster planning is two-fold: First to specify the role, responsibility and relationship of the agency to federal, state and local entities who have overall responsibility for disaster planning, response and recovery; second, to specify roles, responsibilities and relationships internally in the agency in responding to disasters.
		Response workers may be debriefed within five to seven days of returning to their home facility or CMHC (these debriefings may occur during the employee's Administrative Leave period).
		Incorporate disaster preparedness planning into educational services for deaf mentally ill clients to include, but not be limited to, where their nearest shelter is and how to get there, how to survive the first 72 hours after a disaster and where to gather for assistance after the disaster.
	www.state.sc.us /dmh/disresmanual/disaster_manual.htm (12714 words)

	Disaster Response Network Member Guidelines
		Psychologists providing services in the aftermath of disasters and traumatic events have an obligation to be aware of legal standards that may affect or limit the confidentiality or privilege they may attach to their services and they conduct their professional activities in a manner that respects known rights and privileges.
		While participating in disaster relief activities may have value as a training experience, it is imperative that supervisors take all steps necessary to assure that student participation does not detract in any way from the primary mission of a disaster relief effort.
		Every disaster mental health volunteer should be debriefed at the end of each assignment and be alert to the potential for his or her own secondary traumatization.
	www.apa.org /practice/drnguide.html (3523 words)

	Our Work \| Disaster Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Response to Earthquake and Tsunami in Southeast Asia
		Direct Relief’s response efforts are fast, yet they always involve local partners and are coordinated with other international organizations and governmental authorities to ensure the most efficient use of resources.
		While each disaster is unique, response efforts tend to occur in phases: search and rescue, immediate relief (for immediate medical, shelter, sanitation, and food), reconstruction and recovery, and long-term development.
	www.directrelief.org /sections/our_work/disaster_response.html?disasterad (287 words)

	ERSM - Disaster Response Home Page (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		Brethren Disaster Services responded with 2,203 volunteers who assisted 725 of the affected households in Wilkes-Barre, Penna. The severity of this disaster compelled the 1973 Annual Conference to establish disaster response guidelines as part of the goals for the decade, as well as a formal disaster response network within the districts.
		This action brought the dawning of a new era for the disaster response ministry of the Church of the Brethren.
		The disaster response guidelines provided the basis for the church's response in the aftermath of a disaster, and the disaster response network provided an organized vehicle for the recruitment of volunteers to aid disaster-stricken communities.
	www.brethren.org /genbd/ersm/DisasterResponse.htm (693 words)

	Disaster Response: Helping Communities Rebuild -- Habitat for Humanity Int'l
		Habitat is also involved with disaster mitigation and preparedness by creating awareness and providing information before a disaster strikes to lessen the impact on homes and families.
		Disaster Response puts communities back on their feet – and helps them stay there.
		Habitat’s Disaster Response Office is working to rebuild the future for victims of war and natural disasters worldwide.
	www.habitat.org /disaster (380 words)

	Disaster Response Routes
		The Disaster Response Routes should be the first roads to be cleared.
		In some areas, specific Disaster Response Routes could be reserved for speedy delivery of supplies from ports or nearby airstrips, or for organized medical evacuation to unaffected hospitals.
		Disaster Response Routes are for emergency personnel, so that they may reach you in a disaster.
	www.th.gov.bc.ca /popular-topics/driver_info/route-info/disroute/disaster_response_routes.htm (523 words)

	ALA \| ALA Library Fact Sheet 10: Disaster Response: A Selected Annotated Bibliography
		The Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN) is a collaborative multi-state effort by Extension Services across the country to reduce the impact of disasters.
		The Flood Recovery Booklet of the Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium is a compilation of resources useful for an individual or an institution.
		There are Independent Study Courses on disaster preparedness, disaster assistance, and hazardous materials available to the general public from the EMI at no cost.
	www.ala.org /Template.cfm?Section=libraryfactsheet&Template=/ContentManagement/ContentDisplay.cfm&ContentID=25420 (908 words)

	Catholic Charities USA - Disaster Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		In 1990, Catholic Charities USA's Disaster Response Office was formally established through an agreement forged between the National Conference of Catholic Bishops (now the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops) and Catholic Charities USA.
		This office coordinates the Catholic Church's response to disasters in the United States and disburses relief funds to local Catholic Charities agencies.
		To ensure a coordinated response in the diocese, all requests for funding must be approved and signed by the bishop of the diocese in which the recovery plan will be implemented.
	www.catholiccharitiesusa.org /response/index.cfm?cfid=3545822&cftoken=52714169 (380 words)

	State firms form groups for disaster response - The Boston Globe
		If disaster strikes at next week's Democratic National Convention, Boston-area businesses will have an unprecedented new seat at the emergency response command center -- and tens of millions of dollars in material and services lined up to help respond.
		It inventories everything from warehouse space and hazardous-materials suits to excavators and portable generators -- and executives with skills suitable for crisis response -- that businesses are prepared to make available to public safety officials in the event of a terrorist strike or other disaster.
		That sought to avoid, in the case of a disaster, a repeat of the logistical snarls as hundreds of businesses volunteered people, equipment, and goods to respond to the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.
	www.boston.com /business/globe/articles/2004/07/24/state_firms_form_groups_for_disaster_response (695 words)

	Kentucky: Cabinet for Health and Family Services - Kentucky Disaster Response Plans
		The DPHâs Disaster Response and Recovery Plan is organized around three phases of disaster response and communicating with the public during a disaster.
		Mock disaster drills aimed at better integration of personnel and planning efforts are also underway as officials explore ways to reduce overlap of services and increase inter-agency collaboration.
		This plan is mandated by law to be Kentuckyâs âgoverningâ plan for state response in the event of a declared state of emergency.
	chfs.ky.gov /dph/epi/preparedness/KentuckyDisasterResponsePlans.htm (414 words)

	University Lutheran Church of the Incarnation 3637 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19104 215-387-2885 - ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The response from the congregations and members of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America to this disaster has been powerful and overwhelming.
		Thank you for our disaster partners who ministered to hurricane survivors in the Gulf Coast and beyond and who continue to walk with survivors as they rebuild their lives in the Gulf Coast or in new locations.
		Support for ELCA Disaster Response helps prepare for and respond to the next disaster, wherever and whenever it is needed most.
	www.uniluphila.org /SocialMinistry/DisasterResponse.dsp (1541 words)

	Disaster Preparedness - AVMA
		In an effort to coordinate the implementation of a comprehensive national disaster plan for animals, the AVMA is hosting the National Animal Disaster Summit for organizations that have been, or may become, involved in the response or recovery phase of a major disaster affecting animals.
		The AVMA Disaster Preparedness and Response Guide is a 500 page, 3-ring binder of disaster resource information designed for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, emergency managers, and others interested in planning for animals in disasters.
		This detailed planning resource for both small and large animals in disasters can help your clients maintain the safety of the animals you have dedicated your life to helping.
	www.avma.org /disaster (347 words)

	Disaster response - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The UK organisation for the provision of Disaster Response by Radio amateurs is called RAYNET.
		The RSGB (Radio Society of Great Britain) has further information on Disaster Response at http://www.rsgb.org.uk/emergency/
		This article related to telecommunications is a stub.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Disaster_response (92 words)

	TexasOnline : Disaster Response Information
		Natural and man-made disasters, from hurricanes to power outages to ice storms, can strike at any time with little or no warning.
		Planning for disasters is always a good idea.
		When a message containing a request for donations for these victims appears, do not respond unless you are certain it is a valid message.
	www.state.tx.us /page.jsp?language=eng&pageId=disaster-response (703 words)

	Petfinder.com Disaster/Emergency Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		While their generosity greatly benefits the animals in the affected disaster areas, the relief and rescue efforts can put a strain on the shelters’ resources to care for animals in their own communities.
		Numerous trained animal rescue personnel are on the ground in both Louisiana and Mississippi, as most of the national animal welfare groups have teams of employees and trained volunteers on site with their rescue equipment to complement the local rescue groups.
		In response to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Katrina, The Humane Society of the United States has launched a massive relief effort to rescue animals and assist their caregivers in the disaster areas.
	www.petfinder.com /disaster (4693 words)

	National Nurses Response Team
		September 11, 2001, and the Anthrax incidents that followed, were a wake up call with regard to the overall preparedness of the U.S. health system to adequately respond to a terrorist attack.
		The NNRT will comprise ten (10) regionally based teams of 200 registered nurses who could be called upon to assist in chemoprophylaxis or vaccination of hundreds of thousands or millions of Americans, or in another scenario requiring hundreds of nurses.
		This helps to ensure that you have the proper specialized training, are credentialed, and that the appropriate protective equipment and coordination are in place to make the best use of your skill and expertise.
	www.nursingworld.org /news/disaster/response.htm (398 words)

	USAID Bangladesh - Disaster Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		When disaster damage is beyond the country's ability and resources to respond, USAID provides relief and rehabilitation assistance.
		In response to monsoon flooding, USAID has provided six mobile water treatment units and 10 motorized inflatable boats to its partnering NGOs.
		When disaster does strike, USAID gives priority to meeting immediate human needs, such as emergency public health and the distribution of relief supplies.
	www.usaid.gov /bd/disaster_response.html (398 words)

	Disaster Response: What to Do First—A Checklist for CFOs and Controllers (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		When a company faces a disaster, whether it is a local or regional situation, it must address a variety of issues in a timely manner.
		When this occurs, chief financial officers, controllers, and other senior finance people have a responsibility first to the employees’ safety and security, then to the operations, and finally to the financial situation.
		These checklists help walk the finance executive through disaster response in a series of phases, outlining issues that need to be addressed to understand damage and minimize ongoing risks.
	www.aicpa.org /news/2005/disaster_response.htm (203 words)

	AMA (CPHPDR) Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response
		Through the Center for Public Health Preparedness and Disaster Response (CPHPDR), the AMA strives to be recognized as an important national educational resource for enhancing the disaster preparedness and response capabilities of both civilian and military providers.
		This program was created to teach physicians, medical students and other health professionals about their integrated roles and responsibilities in community, state or regional disaster response.
		National Disaster Life Support is a training program to prepare health care professionals and emergency response personnel for mass casualty events.
	www.ama-assn.org /ama/pub/category/6206.html (334 words)

	Disaster Response Network
		APA’s Disaster Response Network (DRN) is a national network of psychologists with training in disaster response who offer volunteer assistance to relief workers, victims, and victim’s families after manmade or natural disasters in the United States and territories.
		After identifying a need to manage the stress experienced by its relief workers at disaster sites, the American Red Cross entered into a Statement of Understanding with APA to add a disaster mental health function to the services it offers.
		This agreement led to the establishment of APA’s Disaster Response Network in 1991.
	www.apa.org /practice/drnindex.html (314 words)

	Disaster Response and Help
		If you have suffered damages from the recent disasters and your GIS software has been lost or destroyed, we can assist with replacement software.
		All requests for assistance should be justified and show direct support for the disaster.
		Contact the Disaster Help Coordination Team for general inquiries about your request.
	www.esri.com /disaster_response/index.html (133 words)

	Disaster Response Resources - Public Health Planet - home of Continuing Public Health Education and Outreach for the ...
		For all, these courses are designed to increase awareness of the EHP role in preparedness and disaster response.
		These courses are designed to meet the OSHA 1910.120 standard for emergency response to a hazardous materials incident, with a focus on defensive response.
		Topics include decontamination, emergency response and termination procedures, health hazard recognition and risk assessment, incident command and relevant local, state and federal regulations.
	www.sph.umn.edu /publichealthplanet/events/hurricaneresponse.html (1203 words)

	Red Cross Disaster Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		The American Red Cross of the St. Paul Area provides relief for victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and cope with emergencies.
		The American Red Cross of the St. Paul Area serves residents of Ramsey, Dakota, Chisago, and parts of western Washington Counties, the St. Paul Red Cross is a community resource available everyday of the year.
		When disaster shakes your community or the entire nation, the American Red Cross is there to comfort families and restore a sense of normalcy and security to their lives.
	www.stpaulredcross.org /disaster (131 words)

	World Relief : Our Work : What We Do : Disaster Response (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-01)
		With six decades of disaster response experience, World Relief knows how to get aid quickly to those in greatest need.
		In most cases, we deliver aid with high efficiency through our network of local churches at the scene empowering the local body of believers to respond unconditionally.
		Designate to specific disaster interventions or to the Disaster Response Fund that allows us to help those affected by disasters receive shelter, food, water and a shoulder to lean on as they regain their footing in life.
	www.wr.org /ourwork/whatwedo/disasterresponse.asp (396 words)

	Disaster preparedness and response
		North American Center For Emergency Communications, (NACEC), "primary mission is to alleviate communications shortages within the disaster area that prevent or slow emergency aid from reaching the victims of large scale disasters throughout North America." Provides satellite images, weather information, etc.
		The National Institute of Disaster Restoration is a division of the Association of Specialists in Cleaning and Restoration, a trade organization for carpet cleaners.
		We have worked with FEMA on a number of disasters and have significant experience in disaster response and recovery including floods, fires, tornadoes, pest infestations, mold outbreaks, hurricanes, earthquakes and construction disasters.
	palimpsest.stanford.edu /bytopic/disasters (2328 words)

	Beyond Katrina : Katrina: Disaster Response
		A main objective of the symposium will be to examine the impacts of this disaster through an environmental justice lens with an emphasis on race and geography of vulnerability.
		Our intent is to bring together scholars, professionals, experts, government officials, and community leaders to discuss how race impacts natural disaster survivors’ ability to rebuild, replace infrastructure, obtain loans, locate temporary and permanent housing, and return to and rebuild their homes, neighborhoods, institutions, and businesses in a safe and sustainable way.
		In response to an article in the Times-Picayune, the following is a post from New Orleans evacuee, artist, and www.hurricane-katrina.org reader Elizabeth Underwood...
	www.hurricane-katrina.org /emergency_preparedness_disaster_response/index.html (7623 words)

	Disaster Response VIM
		Disaster Response Links (listed chronologically - most recent listed 1st - however, the response will continue for an extended period in all the locations listed and teams are urgently needed).
		Disaster areas that receive volunteer teams for long term recovery require sufficient time to assess damage and coordinate a response.
		Through ACT International, an international disaster response coalition, UMCOR is supporting the efforts of local organizations and Church World Service that are assisting more than 30,000 survivors.
	www.umvim.org /Disaster_Response.htm (2946 words)

	Volunteer for the HSUS Disaster Animal Response Team
		After each disaster, we talk about preparing for the next one, while silently hoping there will never be another one.
		Team members are trained in community disaster response and preparedness as well as specialized response techniques for rescuing animals affected by disasters.
		Because of the overwhelming response from people wishing to be volunteers, please understand that it may take a little while for us to get back to you.
	www.hsus.org /hsus_field/hsus_disaster_center/volunteer_for_the_hsus_disaster_animal_response_team.html (491 words)

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