Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Services

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Affiliation: CAN (Coordinated Assistance Network.) Updated Jun 13, 2010
Affiliation: Catholic Charities Updated Jun 13, 2010
Affiliation: Government, FEMA / Department of Homeland Security Updated Jun 13, 2010
Affiliation: VOAD - Voluntary Organizations Active In Disaster (this Org is a State Level Member) Updated Jun 13, 2010
Case Management, * (Providers of ANY Type of Case Management) Updated Jun 13, 2010
Command & Control, Disaster Information & Resources Updated Jun 13, 2010
Information Resource, Disaster Prep, Residents Updated Jun 13, 2010
Support for "All" Disasters Updated Jun 13, 2010

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About this facility

Mission: The Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Office was developed following the recovery efforts to assist persons affected by the devastating Gulf Coast hurricanes in 2005. In October 2005, a federal response and financial contract was established and the Catholic Charities of Arkansas Hurricane Recovery Office was formed to provide assistance to the thousands of Hurricane Katrina evacuees seeking refuge in Arkansas. During the time of the contract, Catholic Charities of Arkansas developed a case management program, funded by the Diocese of Little Rock, Katrina Aid Today and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Volunteer parish disaster teams were trained in case management by disaster professionals from FEMA, Arkansas Department of Emergency Management, licensed social workers and other professionals employed by Catholic Charities of Arkansas. More than 40 parish disaster teams, comprised of 143 trained volunteer case managers, provided short- and long-term case management until that contract ended on April 30, 2008. Building on the lessons learned while operating the Hurricane Recovery Office, there was a natural progression to continue the work of the parish disaster response teams, and so, the Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Office was formed. The necessity to continue our ministry in disaster response became evident when the spring tornados and floods of 2008 resulted in a federal disaster declaration for 71 of Arkansas’ 75 counties. Additionally, Hurricanes Ike and Gustav brought thousands of Gulf Coast residents to once again seek refuge in Arkansas during that same year. To date, Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Office continues to respond to natural disasters as they occur and we strive to assist others in their recovery efforts.
Service: Temporary

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Relief and long-term recovery after disasters

In times of disaster, the Catholic parish community is here to help throughout Arkansas. Relief and recovery services are provided at the local level by volunteer parish disaster response teams who are trained in disaster case management and long-term recovery.

* If you are a victim of a recent natural disaster, go to Disaster Resources: http://www.dolr.org/offices/catholiccharities/disasterresponse_disasterresources.php

The Catholic Charities of Arkansas Disaster Response Office coordinates the Diocese of Little Rock’s response to disasters in Arkansas and parish response teams receive funding to assist disaster victims with their recovery needs.

* If you wish to help disaster victims, go to Donate Now: http://www.dolr.org/offices/catholiccharities/disasterresponse_donatenow.php

The Disaster Response Office directs the diocese’s disaster recovery efforts. Volunteer parish response teams are being continually trained to do case management and assist disaster victims on a long-term basis. Training is being handled through the Parish Social Ministry Office.

From the 2005 hurricanes in the Gulf that brought evacuees to Arkansas, to winter ice storms, spring tornadoes and the potential for future earthquakes, Catholic Charities of Arkansas and parish disaster teams throughout the Diocese of Little Rock are trained and prepared to respond to disasters with compassion and commitment. This office and the parish disaster teams provide assistance regardless of race, religion, creed or socio-economic status.

* To learn more, go to Disaster Recovery Services.

Resources and Services

Disaster Resources — includes information on who to call for help after a disaster as well as how to prepare for a possible disaster: http://www.dolr.org/offices/catholiccharities/disasterresponse.php

Donate Now — details how you can donate money, supplies, food and your time to help those suffering because of a disaster: http://www.dolr.org/offices/catholiccharities/disasterresponse_donatenow.php

Disaster Recovery Services — describes how this office provides emergency response and long-term recovery to victims of disasters: http://www.dolr.org/offices/catholiccharities/disasterresponse_disasterrecoveryservices.php