Web Links: Disaster Relief

The following links bring you to information on how to give or obtain help following a disaster.

Disaster Relief Organizations

• American Red Cross*
  This site focuses on the immediate needs of disaster stricken areas providing food, water, and clothing for survivors. 1-800-435-7669.
• CARE*
  CARE is a united force dedicated to helping the world's poorest communities solving their most threatening problems.
• Center for International Disaster Information*
  A center that handles hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies and implements public awareness.
• Disaster Assistance
  The official US site for the most up-to-date information on disasters: news, resources, and more. Created by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
• Disaster Psychiatry Outreach*
  A place for credentialed psychiatrists to volunteer to assist in disaster recovery and relief efforts.
• Family Links Website*
  The aim of the International Committee of this Red Cross website is to help those separated by conflict or disaster to find information about their loved ones in order to restore contact.
• Habitat for Humanity International*
  Habitat for Humanity International welcomes all people to join them to build simple, decent, affordable houses in partnership with those who lack adequate shelter.
• Hurricane Recovery page at USA.gov
  The government's official information portal. Find Family and Friends, How To Get Help, Shelter and Housing for Survivors, Donate and Volunteer, Health and Safety, What Government is Doing, and Frequently Asked Questions.
• International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)*
  The ICRC's mission is to protect the lives and dignity of victims of war and international violence and to provide them with assistance.
• International Medical Corps*
  Works to relieve the suffering of those impacted by war, natural disaster and disease by delivering vital health care services that focus on training, helping devastated populations return to self-reliance.
  
• ReliefWeb*
  This site focuses on information regarding current humanitarian emergencies.
• UNICEF (the United Nations Children's Fund)*
  This site contains a description of UNICEF's relief response and links to relevant articles. 1-800-4UNICEF (1-800-486-4233).
• United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  USAID has been the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms.