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notes: Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: CWS Situation Report #2; 03-13-11 Source: Church World Service (CWS) Date: 13 Mar 2011 CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION: Rescue efforts continue in Japan following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that in recent days has taken another potentially deadly turn as the country tries to deal with a growing nuclear crisis. Japan's prime minister, Naoto Kan, is describing the situation as the worst in the country since World War II, with several nuclear plants in danger of melting down. As for the direct tsunami and earthquake responses, authorities said the official number of those confirmed dead is nearly 1,600 but is expected to rise substantially; the death toll alone in the Miyagi region could exceed 10,000. Some 310,000 people have been evacuated to emergency shelters, the BBC reported. The two immediate needs for affected families include rescue for those who are trapped and the mobilization of relief goods to evacuation sites. Rescue interventions are primarily being carried out by the Self-Defense Force of Japan and other specialized agencies including the Japan Rescue Association. The Japanese government has requested international assistance in response to this massive disaster. "Although Japan is considered among the most advanced countries in terms of disaster risk reduction measures, the damage caused by the unprecedented scale of this disaster is beyond imagination," said Takeshi Komino, the head of emergencies for CWS Asia Pacific. "The government is currently focusing on the search and rescue operations as well preventing a catastrophic nuclear crisis from two severely damaged nuclear power plants," he said. "Increasing humanitarian needs are being reported from evacuation sites including a lack of ready-to-eat food, water, health and sanitation kits and blankets." RESPONSE: CWS has been in contact with the Japan Platform, a coalition of 32 non-governmental organizations, government service agencies and media outlets. CWS may provide support and channel contributions to individual members of the Japan Platform. The Platform has historically been a vital partner to CWS in previous lobbying efforts towards the Japanese government for disaster risk reduction activities in Afghanistan. Eight member non-governmental organizations of the Japan Platform have already started assessing needs and initiated emergency response activities. These members include Association for Aid and Relief Japan, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Civic Force, Institute of Cultural Affairs, JEN, Japan Rescue Association, Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development and Peace Winds Japan. CWS is also coordinating with other ACT Alliance members in the Asia-Pacific region as the international response to this disaster scales up. "Building upon accumulated CWS and ACT Alliance experience in the region, CWS hopes to mobilize support to Japanese NGOs that are on the ground," Komino said. "Contributions from partners and supporters will be used to fill critical gaps in meeting the basic needs of victims in and around the evacuation sites." Church World Service is also prepared to support, if needed, efforts of faith-based partners in Japan, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan. CWS anticipates issuing an appeal for this disaster once more specifics are known about precise partnerships and response efforts. HOW TO HELP: Contributions to support CWS emergency response efforts may be sent to your denomination or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Church World Service is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian assistance and advocacy. For further information about disasters to which Church World Service is responding please visit www.churchworldservice.org or call the CWS Hotline, (800) 297-1516. CWS Development and Humanitarian Assistance Program/CWS New York office: (212) 870-3151 Program Director: dderr @ churchworldservice.org ---------------------- HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti SEE ALSO - http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/4894 ----------------------- www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). -> CWS Situation report: Spring storms 2011 Thursday, April 14, 2011 A series of disasters in recent weeks have marked the end of winter and beginning of spring in the continental United States. Situation: A series of disasters in recent weeks have marked the end of winter and beginning of spring in the continental United States. Among the disasters CWS has been tracking: * Flooding in several New Jersey counties, with major damage to some 400 homes. * A tornado in Greensburg, PA, south of Pittsburgh; some 60 homes affected, half of them destroyed. As well, a tornado in Rayne, LA, damaged about 100 homes. * Wildfires in Colorado; New Mexico; Oklahoma; Texas; Washington. * Preparations underway for spring flooding in the Upper Midwest, including the Red River Valley, particularly Fargo and Grand Forks, ND, as well as Devil's Lake, ND. The lake at Devil's Lake is close to overflowing and has no outlet; it has quadrupled in size in the last 20 years. * Preparations are also under way for possible spring floods in Iowa where the Mississippi River may exceed 1993 record levels at Davenport and elsewhere. The citizens of Iowa were also impacted by severe storms and tornadoes on April 9th and 10th. CWS response: Partners in Fargo, including the American Red Cross, Lutheran Disaster Response and UMCOR, have asked CWS for CWS Blankets as a pre-positioning move. In addition, CWS plans to allocate $2,000 for spiritual care and other community-based efforts in Devil's Lake. CWS staff are expected to assist efforts in Devil's Lake later this year. CWS is monitoring the impact of spring storms in Iowa and elsewhere to determine if we can assist with immediate material support (CWS Emergency Clean-up Buckets, Hygiene Kits, or Blankets) as well as with Long Term Recovery training and support. HOW TO HELP: Contributions to support CWS emergency response efforts may be made online, sent to your denomination, or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. ----------------- Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: CWS Situation Report #2; 03-13-11 Source: Church World Service (CWS) Date: 13 Mar 2011 CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION: Rescue efforts continue in Japan following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that in recent days has taken another potentially deadly turn as the country tries to deal with a growing nuclear crisis. Japan's prime minister, Naoto Kan, is describing the situation as the worst in the country since World War II, with several nuclear plants in danger of melting down. As for the direct tsunami and earthquake responses, authorities said the official number of those confirmed dead is nearly 1,600 but is expected to rise substantially; the death toll alone in the Miyagi region could exceed 10,000. Some 310,000 people have been evacuated to emergency shelters, the BBC reported. The two immediate needs for affected families include rescue for those who are trapped and the mobilization of relief goods to evacuation sites. Rescue interventions are primarily being carried out by the Self-Defense Force of Japan and other specialized agencies including the Japan Rescue Association. The Japanese government has requested international assistance in response to this massive disaster. "Although Japan is considered among the most advanced countries in terms of disaster risk reduction measures, the damage caused by the unprecedented scale of this disaster is beyond imagination," said Takeshi Komino, the head of emergencies for CWS Asia Pacific. "The government is currently focusing on the search and rescue operations as well preventing a catastrophic nuclear crisis from two severely damaged nuclear power plants," he said. "Increasing humanitarian needs are being reported from evacuation sites including a lack of ready-to-eat food, water, health and sanitation kits and blankets." RESPONSE: CWS has been in contact with the Japan Platform, a coalition of 32 non-governmental organizations, government service agencies and media outlets. CWS may provide support and channel contributions to individual members of the Japan Platform. The Platform has historically been a vital partner to CWS in previous lobbying efforts towards the Japanese government for disaster risk reduction activities in Afghanistan. Eight member non-governmental organizations of the Japan Platform have already started assessing needs and initiated emergency response activities. These members include Association for Aid and Relief Japan, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Civic Force, Institute of Cultural Affairs, JEN, Japan Rescue Association, Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development and Peace Winds Japan. CWS is also coordinating with other ACT Alliance members in the Asia-Pacific region as the international response to this disaster scales up. "Building upon accumulated CWS and ACT Alliance experience in the region, CWS hopes to mobilize support to Japanese NGOs that are on the ground," Komino said. "Contributions from partners and supporters will be used to fill critical gaps in meeting the basic needs of victims in and around the evacuation sites." Church World Service is also prepared to support, if needed, efforts of faith-based partners in Japan, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan. CWS anticipates issuing an appeal for this disaster once more specifics are known about precise partnerships and response efforts. HOW TO HELP: Contributions to support CWS emergency response efforts may be sent to your denomination or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Church World Service is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian assistance and advocacy. For further information about disasters to which Church World Service is responding please visit www.churchworldservice.org or call the CWS Hotline, (800) 297-1516. CWS Development and Humanitarian Assistance Program/CWS New York office: (212) 870-3151 Program Director: dderr @ churchworldservice.org ---------------------- HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti SEE ALSO - http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/4894 ----------------------- www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).

notes: HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti SEE ALSO - http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/4894 ----------------------- www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). -> Japan Earthquake and Tsunami: CWS Situation Report #2; 03-13-11 Source: Church World Service (CWS) Date: 13 Mar 2011 CHURCH WORLD SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE PROGRAM SITUATION: Rescue efforts continue in Japan following the March 11 tsunami and earthquake that in recent days has taken another potentially deadly turn as the country tries to deal with a growing nuclear crisis. Japan's prime minister, Naoto Kan, is describing the situation as the worst in the country since World War II, with several nuclear plants in danger of melting down. As for the direct tsunami and earthquake responses, authorities said the official number of those confirmed dead is nearly 1,600 but is expected to rise substantially; the death toll alone in the Miyagi region could exceed 10,000. Some 310,000 people have been evacuated to emergency shelters, the BBC reported. The two immediate needs for affected families include rescue for those who are trapped and the mobilization of relief goods to evacuation sites. Rescue interventions are primarily being carried out by the Self-Defense Force of Japan and other specialized agencies including the Japan Rescue Association. The Japanese government has requested international assistance in response to this massive disaster. "Although Japan is considered among the most advanced countries in terms of disaster risk reduction measures, the damage caused by the unprecedented scale of this disaster is beyond imagination," said Takeshi Komino, the head of emergencies for CWS Asia Pacific. "The government is currently focusing on the search and rescue operations as well preventing a catastrophic nuclear crisis from two severely damaged nuclear power plants," he said. "Increasing humanitarian needs are being reported from evacuation sites including a lack of ready-to-eat food, water, health and sanitation kits and blankets." RESPONSE: CWS has been in contact with the Japan Platform, a coalition of 32 non-governmental organizations, government service agencies and media outlets. CWS may provide support and channel contributions to individual members of the Japan Platform. The Platform has historically been a vital partner to CWS in previous lobbying efforts towards the Japanese government for disaster risk reduction activities in Afghanistan. Eight member non-governmental organizations of the Japan Platform have already started assessing needs and initiated emergency response activities. These members include Association for Aid and Relief Japan, Adventist Development and Relief Agency, Civic Force, Institute of Cultural Affairs, JEN, Japan Rescue Association, Nippon International Cooperation for Community Development and Peace Winds Japan. CWS is also coordinating with other ACT Alliance members in the Asia-Pacific region as the international response to this disaster scales up. "Building upon accumulated CWS and ACT Alliance experience in the region, CWS hopes to mobilize support to Japanese NGOs that are on the ground," Komino said. "Contributions from partners and supporters will be used to fill critical gaps in meeting the basic needs of victims in and around the evacuation sites." Church World Service is also prepared to support, if needed, efforts of faith-based partners in Japan, including the National Christian Council of Japan and the United Church of Christ of Japan. CWS anticipates issuing an appeal for this disaster once more specifics are known about precise partnerships and response efforts. HOW TO HELP: Contributions to support CWS emergency response efforts may be sent to your denomination or to Church World Service, P.O. Box 968, Elkhart, IN 46515. Church World Service is a member of the ACT Alliance, a global coalition of churches and agencies engaged in development, humanitarian assistance and advocacy. For further information about disasters to which Church World Service is responding please visit www.churchworldservice.org or call the CWS Hotline, (800) 297-1516. CWS Development and Humanitarian Assistance Program/CWS New York office: (212) 870-3151 Program Director: dderr @ churchworldservice.org ---------------------- HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti SEE ALSO - http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/4894 ----------------------- www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).

notes: HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). -> HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti SEE ALSO - http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/4894 ----------------------- www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).

notes: www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). -> HAITI UPDATES: http://www.churchworldservice.org/site/PageServer?pagename=action_what_emerg_examples_haiti www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).
mission: Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources. -> Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources.

notes: Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767). -> www.churchworldservice.org OR Emergency Response Program: www.cwserp.org Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).
mission: Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources. -> Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources.

organization: Coalition of Churches -> Faith-Based Community/Disaster Relief/Recovery/Humanitarian Aid
mission: Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources. -> Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources.

notes: Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. -> Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. ----------------------------------- Connect with others around the world. If you would like to get your congregation or group involved, or organize an event in your community, please call toll-free 888-CWS-CROP (888-297-2767).
mission: Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources. -> Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources.

notes: Disaster Resources: • DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs • Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies • Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building • Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation. -> Disaster Resources: DRRL who work with FEMA, American Red Cross, and other voluntary agencies in the development of long term recovery programs Blankets, personal care kits, and other material resources as requested by faith-based organizations for distribution by themselves and other disaster response agencies Access to specialized volunteers from outside the community for such tasks as spiritual care, volunteer coordination, home rehabilitation and repair, childcare, casework, and organizational capacity building Connections to local congregations and denominational middle level governing bodies for spiritual care services, volunteers, materials, program support, and needs interpretation.
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mission: Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources. -> Church World Service (CWS) assists those affected by disaster through spiritual, physical, and psychological care by empowering local, regional, and state religious leadership to collaborate in building or restoring a sense of recovered community. CWS may send material resources to disaster sites as the need is determined and direct requests are received and DRRL staff responds to disasters throughout the United States on behalf of its 36 member communions and affiliated agencies. CWS works with and through cooperative faith-based state and local partners and disaster response organizations. Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons facilitate the work of community partners by serving as organizers, consultants, technical advisors, and links to outside resources.
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