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National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD). Communication, Coordination, Collaboration, Cooperation.

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    Mar 7

    We’re excited to share that survivors in TX will soon receive disaster case management services from a new consortium of agencies as part of “Project Comeback: Texas”. Read more:

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  2. 51 minutes ago

    It is important to remember that while we focus on , there are a few more serious storms to keep an eye on, including

    Tropical Storm Olivia bears down on Hawaii
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  3. 1 hour ago

    While we appreciate your desire to help, it is essential to coordinate with the State VOAD in the state that you wish to volunteer. Do NOT self-deploy. For more information on how to volunteer responsibly, please visit our website ()

    Also problematic are well-meaning volunteers self-deploying to a disaster scene without first coordinating with a recognized organization, such as a member of
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    2 hours ago

    PSA on from those of us at Please share and RT to anyone you know who may need this!

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    2 hours ago

    could bring up to 13 feet or more of storm surge to the Carolina coast. What does that look like? We show you like nobody else can.

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    2 hours ago

    NECHAMA in the news ahead of . Thank you and !

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    1 hour ago

    TROPICAL STORM OLIVIA UPDATE: High Wind and Heavy Rain for Maui and Oahu are Biggest Threats Today from Tropical Storm Olivia; Island of Hawaii and Kauai No Longer Under a Tropical Storm Warning

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    5 hours ago

    Virginia: announced the opening of two state-managed shelters to assist evacuations. The at Christopher Newport University in and at the College of William and Mary in are for those under mandatory

    Find an emergency shelter near you. FEMA's text messaging program allows people to look up Emergency Shelter locations via SMS. Text SHELTER and your zip code to 43362 (4FEMA) to find an Emergency Shelter in your area. Standard message and data rates apply.
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    4 hours ago

    Our operations team is staying on top of . We're ready to tackle when needed!

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    18 hours ago

    We are also monitoring in the Pacific. If you live in Guam or the surround islands please be sure you are in a safe place, have your supplies ready and listen to local officials.

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    Sep 11

    The reporting tropical-storm-force winds could arrive late Wednesday for the US/likely Thursday AM. Also reporting tomorrow is that last full day to —get our 5 Steps to Ready here:

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    8 hours ago

    If you’re told to evacuate for Hurricane and don’t go, you’re putting your life in danger. Today is the last day to travel; plan accordingly.

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    is very large and incredibly dangerous. ✅Follow local evacuation orders! ✅Prepare for life-threatening, catastrophic flooding over portions of the Carolinas and Mid-Atlantic states late this week into early next week.
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    Sep 11

    It’s week 2 of National Preparedness Month. This week, commit to learning and sharing life-saving emergency skills with the training

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    Sep 11

    As approaches the East Coast, we’re thinking about the coastal communities bracing for the storm.

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    Sep 11

    Pre-positioning ahead of has begun.

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    Sep 11

    9/11 11 AM EDT: Here are the Key Messages for Tropical Storm Isaac. Full advisory:

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  17. Sep 11

    While preparing for on the east coast, National VOAD members and partners are also prepositioning supplies and volunteers to respond to in Hawaii, and are responding in Guam and the Mariana Islands after

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    Sep 11

    Join us in honoring the victims and the brave men and women who served.

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    Sep 11

    United Way stands ready to serve communities impacted by . More from our U.S. President ⬇️

    United Way is ready for Hurricane Florence. We have coordinated with United Ways and 211s in the projected affected areas. We stand ready to serve communities impacted. Please know the UW network is here to respond to community’s needs. Be safe and heed warnings.
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    Sep 11

    As nears the coast, those in at-risk communities begin gathering and storing important family and home documents. For a full list of key documents, please see our Preparedness Guide.

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    Sep 10

    If you're in or the Northern Mariana Islands / & experiencing distress related to , you're not alone: Call the national Disaster 1-800-985-5990 for 24/7 emotional support! More info & resources @

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