Disaster Services
Every year thousands of families across the country suffer disasters, whether from hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, severe winter storms, or fires, the Red Cross is there. The Red Cross is recognized world wide for it's volunteers responding to such emergencies, these volunteers setup Mass Care shelters to house and feed those affected, they also feed the emergency workers who are assisting in the affected areas. Another service the Red Cross supplies is Damage Assessment by which the government can get the figures to give out financial assistance through FEMA and other agencies. A third service provided is Emergency Family Assistance, which provides temporary financial assistance to those affected. This assistance consists of temporary housing, clothing, and food given those affected can get back on their feet with the assistance of their insurance, and other assistance provided through referrals from the Red Cross.
How does this affect you locally? Henry County has suffered many disasters throughout the years, floods, tornadoes, severe winter storms, and house fires. Your local Red Cross Chapter is ready to assist you if you are afflicted by a disaster. We have over 60 dedicated and willing Disaster Action Team (DAT) members spread throughout the county that are available to respond on a few minutes notice. We are available at any time of the day or night 365 days a year, disasters don't take days off.
Some of your local Disaster Action Team members are part of the National Disaster Response team also known as DSHR, Disaster Services Human Resources. These members respond to disasters around the country and around the world. You can see some of the things they see, and what they do to assist those effected by national disasters you see on the evening news
Your local volunteers on National Disasters
All assistance is an outright grant; no re payment is expected or accepted for assistance given to those who have suffered disaster caused needs.
If you wish to make a donation to the local disaster services to further assist those affected locally, or if you are interested in volunteering your time and services to the local DAT team you can contact the local office at 117 W. Washington St. Napoleon, Ohio 43545 or call us at 419-592-4806 or email us at henryarc@bright.net
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