Practical, step-by-step guides for coordinating disaster response. No theory—just what works, from people who've done it.
Your community just got hit by a disaster. FEMA's coming and going. The immediate response is winding down, but people still need help. Here's how to stand up a Long Term Recovery organization.
State Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOADs) are your lifeline. They've done this before, they have resources, and they want to help. Here's how to work with them effectively.
You've got 200 people who want to help and a community in crisis. How do you turn good intentions into effective action? The logistics of disaster volunteering.
Individual Assistance (IA) case management is the heart of LTR work. Each case is a family that needs help navigating from disaster to recovery.
The first 72 hours after disaster is when 80% of donations arrive. If you're not ready to accept money, you'll lose it forever. Here's how to set up donation infrastructure fast.
Red Cross, Salvation Army, Samaritan's Purse, Team Rubicon—who does what and when? Understanding the disaster response ecosystem prevents duplication and gaps.
Multi-Agency Resource Centers bring disaster assistance to survivors in one location. One gym, ten agencies, hundreds of survivors helped in a single day. Here's how to organize one.
In May 2024, an EF3 tornado devastated parts of Claremore, Oklahoma. What happened next is a case study in effective disaster response.
Working with Mayor Debbie Long and local churches, we helped stand up the Claremore Regional Community Disaster Alliance (CRCDA). Over the following months:
We're actively writing guides on working with FEMA, insurance navigation, unmet needs tables, and more. Want to contribute your experience?
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