notes: FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Find Local ACS http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=519&DocName=Find%20Local%20ACS Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=548&DocName=Training%20 -> ACS volunteers in Jackson, MS are taking supplies to the local shelter to assist with the 3,000 evacuees that have arrived so far. The North Alabama Federations are working with Red Cross in helping with the 5,400 evacuees. ACSDR volunteers are partnering with the City of Memphis to assist with the 3,000 evacuees coming to that city. AIM, Adventist Information Ministry, has been activated to accept calls regarding the disaster response. They will be able to accept donations for the relief effort. Their number is 1-800-381-7171. =============================================== FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Find Local ACS http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=519&DocName=Find%20Local%20ACS Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=548&DocName=Training%20

notes: FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Find Local ACS http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=519&DocName=Find%20Local%20ACS Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. -> FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Find Local ACS http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=519&DocName=Find%20Local%20ACS Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=548&DocName=Training%20

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notes: FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. -> FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Find Local ACS http://www.communityservices.org/SiteResources/Data/Templates/templateb.asp?docid=519&DocName=Find%20Local%20ACS Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers.
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notes: FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers. -> FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers.

notes: -> FROM THE WEBSITE: What is ACS Disaster Response? ACS Disaster Response is a voluntary service provided by Adventist Community Services to assist individuals, families and communities victimized by natural disasters and unforeseen tragedies. Who comprises the ACS Disaster Response Network? The ACS Disaster Response operation comprises volunteers who form local disaster response teams that are organized by state disaster response coordinators. State disaster response coordinators and teams assist regional disaster response coordinators to respond to multi-state calamities. The national disaster response coordinator manages the national program. Who are ACS Disaster Response Partners? ACS Disaster Response operates under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the American Red Cross and many state emergency management agencies. It is also a founding member of the inter-agency compact called National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) and the affiliated state VOADs. Services Provided The following services are provided to disaster survivors, their families and communities in cooperation with ACS Disaster Response partners: Emergency distribution of relief supplies - a service that provides goods necessary for victims' survival such as drinking water, groceries, clothing and more. Warehouse operations - a service where volunteers sort, package and store donated goods for distribution. Donations coordination center - locations where donors can ascertain the real needs of disaster victims and donate goods. Community collection centers - locations where community members can volunteer for disaster response. Crisis response counselors - emotional and spiritual care providers who provide disaster victims, their relatives and neighbors opportunities to ask questions, chat informally or request prayer. Training ACS Disaster Response offers a multi-step training to equip volunteers to effectively respond to disasters. Completion of the training modules qualifies volunteers as skilled disaster response workers.

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