Getting Involved in Disaster Preparedness in Your Community

• Iowa Disaster Human Resource Council  
  Iowa’s state Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) consisting of faith based, non-profit, civic, key governmental agencies, and private sector organizations active in disaster response throughout the state of Iowa.

• Click Here for a listing of Iowa Long Term Recovery Center (LTRC) & Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD)

• American Red Cross

• www.ready.gov/kids  (FEMA)
  A kid focused site specifically for kids to get involved in disaster preparing.

Recovery Resources

Clean Up:

• A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home (Environmental Protection Agency [EPA])
  A guide for cleaning up residential mold problems and preventing mold growth.

• Dealing with Debris and Damaged Buildings (Environmental Protection Agency [EPA])
  Information on safety, surroundings, structurally unsound buildings, and electrical equipment and concerns.

Emotional and Spiritual Care:

• Tips for Survivors of a Traumatic Event: Managing Your Stress During a Disaster (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA])
  Information on stress prevention and management related to a traumatic event and tips for relieving stress.

• Tips for Talking to Children After a Disaster: A Guide for Parents and Teachers (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration [SAMHSA])
  Information on how to recognize common reactions children experience after a traumatic event and how to respond in a helpful way.

More Helpful Sites

• Ready.gov (Federal Emergency Management Agency [FEMA]).
  FEMAs site for families, kids, and businesses to “Prepare, Plan, and Stay Informed.”

• American Red Cross Prepare your Home & Family 
  The American Red Cross’s page focused on preparing the home and family.

• Download FEMA’s Mobile App and learn what to do before, during, and after emergencies with safety tips & receive weather alerts from the National Weather Service for up to five different locations anywhere in the United States.

• Download the Iowa Legal Aid Disaster Relief App which offers tools for advanced preparation for disasters and tools for people who are experiencing the effects of disaster.