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Disaster Preparation & Response Resources
There are dozens of web sites available containing disaster preparedness and response information. The ones listed here provide excellent help and suggestions as you prepare to respond to disasters.
| Organization | Website | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Baptist Disaster Services |  http://vbmb.org/glocalmissions/disaster.htm |
(804) 915-5000 Information available on the Virginia Baptist Disaster Relief website includes:
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| North American Mission Board |  www.namb.net |
(click Mission Opportunities > Adult Opportunities > Disaster Relief) Information available on the Southern Baptist Disaster Relief section of the NAMB website includes:
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| Virginia Council of Churches |  www.vacouncilofchurches.org |
(804) 321-3300 A booklet entitled “The Changing Role of the Church in Disasters: A Reference Guide for Virginia Churches” can be downloaded from the VCC website (click Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). |
| American Red Cross |  www.redcross.org |
The ARC website has extensive information and booklets on family and community disaster preparedness, as well as suggestions for seniors and people with disabilities. |
| Greater Richmond Chapter, ARC |  http://greaterrichmond.redcross.org/ |
420 East Cary Street Richmond, VA 23219 (804) 780-2250 |
| The Salvation Army |  www.salvationarmyusa.org |
(click Programs That Help > Rebuilding Lives > Disaster Relief) |
| The Salvation Army, Richmond Area Command |  www.uss.salvationarmy.org/richmond |
(click Quick Links > Disaster Services) 2 West Grace Street P.O. Box 12400 Richmond, VA 23241 (804) 225-7470 (804) 225-7484 (Disaster Services) |
| Virginia Capital Area Regional VOAD (Volunteer Organizations Active in Disaster) |  www.vavoad.com |
Contact VOAD through the Virginia Council of Churches (John Barton): (804) 321-3300 The purpose of VCA VOAD is to help the community respond and recover more quickly and effectively from a disaster, as well as prevent duplication of efforts and resources. The purpose is achieved by networking a variety of organizations and agencies providing disaster response services. |
| Virginia Department of Emergency Management |  www.vaemergency.com |
(804) 897-6500 (Administrative Headquarters) The Virginia Department of Emergency Management coordinates the state's emergency preparedness, mitigation, response, and recovery efforts. Information on the VDEM website includes:
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| Ready Virginia (Virginia government site) |
 www.readyvirginia.gov |
The Ready Virginia website has detailed resources for disaster preparedness, including:
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| US Department of Homeland Security |  www.ready.gov |
The ready.gov website has three sections:
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| Federal Emergency Management Agency – FEMA |  http://www.fema.gov/plan/index.shtm |
The FEMA website includes information on:
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| The Central Virginia Foodbank |  www.cvfb.org |
1415 Rhoadmiller Street Richmond, VA 23220 (804) 521-2500 |
| 211 Telephone Service |  http://211us.org |
211 is a free, easy-to-remember telephone number that connects people with important community services and volunteer opportunities for emergency food, shelter, medical\prescription assistance, and other needs. |
