Hurricane Sandy

The entire federal family continues to support the states, communities, and tribes in their ongoing response efforts as they work to save lives in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy.

The Corporation for National and Community Service is working with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), and other partners in this coordinated multi-agency response effort.

We salute individuals at every level of government, in nonprofit organizations, and in the private sector whose work is helping save lives, provide shelter, and rebuild communities.

Hundreds of national service members are deployed and before the recovery is complete, we expect thousands of AmeriCorps and Senior Corps members to help in the recovery. Our heartfelt thanks go out to all of our members, state offices, and state commissions, all of whom are making possible this vital national service response to this unprecedented weather event.

For Those That Want to Help

Volunteer

Give Blood

The need for blood rises during disasters of this scale, and this problem is exacerbated in affected areas where blood drives may have been cancelled. You can locate information about donating through the American Red Cross or by calling 1-800-RED-CROSS.

Cash Contributions

Cash donations are very useful in situations where supplies must be acquired quickly. This is the most efficient way to make an impact with your donations. If you need help in determining who to give to, the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster website has a list of major nonprofits that are active in disaster work.

Don't Send Unsolicited Donations

One of the biggest issues around disasters is the amount of unsolicited item donations that start to come in immediately. It's better to wait until communities assess and confirm their needs before you start to send things in. At that time, you can make your donations through non-profits in the National Donations Management Network.

For the Press

More Information

Regularly updated information about the National Service response to disaster, including deployments of AmeriCorps and FEMA Corps members, and Senior Corps volunteers.

CNCS Disaster Services Unit: More information about the CNCS Disaster Services unit including contact information and an archive of Disaster Briefs.

Social Media

Please include the #SandyVolunteers hashtag to follow the conversation about national service and Hurricane Sandy on Twitter.

Hurricane Sandy information from USA.gov including how to get help, health and safety, and more.

Disaster Briefs

Click on the drop-down menu below to read regularly updated Disaster Briefs.


 

 

Disaster Services Knowledge Network

 

 

 

This online network provides a place to share what works at the intersection of disaster services and national service.

 

In Response to Hurricane Sandy

3,600+ Members
of National Service deployed throughout NY, NJ, CT, RI, MA, PA

35 Full Time Federal Employees
deployed to impacted states

7 Volunteer Reception Centers
opened and managed through AmeriCorps

30,000+ Volunteers
of leveraged and managed

3,700+ Homes
mucked and gutted

45 Shelters
operated and managed through AmeriCorps

115,000+ Coats
distributed

200+ Nonprofit and Community Organizations
coordinated and partnered to make a difference

 

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