Disaster Volunteers
Why does a disaster survivor want to volunteer.
Disaster management structure providing a clear chain of command
What is the Incident Command Structure
437 AmeriCorps members assisted with recovery of these events pushed into the LA neighborhoods.
What are the California Wildfires?
This is the most effective disaster donation.
What is cash/financial contributions?
Volunteers attached to a recognized voluntary agency
What are Affiliated Volunteers?
This level of disaster declarations activates FEMA disaster assistance.
Federal Declaration
Name of the food assistance program during the NW Iowa floods?
What is D-SNAP (Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
This term describes unsolicited donations that create a burden of unwanted items.
What is the second disaster?
Center serving as coordination hub for volunteers to register
What are Volunteer Reception Centers (VRC)
This level of disaster declaration activates the State Individual Assistance program
State Disaster Declaration
Whole Community Approach
What principle supports all groups to collaborate for maximum impact?
This is AmeriCorps principle emphasizing members should wait for official assignment during disasters.
What is "We do not Self-Deploy"
Volunteer who shows up unregistered to help after a disaster
What is a spontaneous volunteer
Who is the Incident Commander?
Assisting at the donation collection, shelters, or the VRC.
What activities do AmeriCorps members participate in during the RESPONSE phase of cycle.
Surplus Trash Useless to Frantic Folk
What is STUFF?
State wide Iowa organizations working together during disasters.
What is Iowa VOAD Iowa Disaster Resource Council IDHRC
At the Local level
How are all disasters managed?
AmeriCorps has provided critical support to American's affected by disasters since this year
What is 1994?
$30
What is the approximate amount of money communities receive for qualified registered volunteer hours?