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DisasterResponseResource Guide2016[Add a quote here from one of your company executives or use this spacefor a brief summary of the document content.]Nebraska VOAD211 N. 14th Street, Lincoln NE 68508
Table of ContentsTable of ContentsIntroduction 1Mission Statement 1About Nebraska VOAD 1NEVOAD Members 2Resource Overview 4Food/Feeding Services 4Sheltering 4Financial/Insurance/Legal Services 5IT/Communications 5Pet/Animal Services 5Volunteer (Human) Resources 6Behavioral Health 6Equipment 7Donations Management 7Family Services 8Other Services 8American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA Region 9Contact Information 9Primary Activities 9Deployment Details 10Resources Available 10Better Business Bureau 12Contact Information 12Primary Activities 12Deployment Details 12Resources Available 12Community Service Massage Team 14Contact Information 14
Table of ContentsPrimary Activities 14Deployment Details 14Resources Available 14Convoy of Hope 15Contact Information 15Primary Activities 15Deployment Details 15Resources Available 15Great Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster Response 17Contact Information 17Primary Activities 17Deployment Details 17Resources Available 18Heartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster Relief 20Contact Information 20Primary Activities 20Deployment Details 20Resources Available 21LDS Charities 22Contact Information 22Primary Activities 22Deployment Details 22Resources Available 22Legal Aid of Nebraska 24Contact Information 24Primary Activities 24Deployment Details 24Resources Available 24Lincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul 26Contact Information 26Primary Activities 26
Table of ContentsDeployment Details 26Resources Available 27Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management 28Contact Information 28Primary Activities 28Deployment Details 28Resources Available 29Mennonite Disaster Service Nebraska 30Contact Information 30Primary Activities 30Deployment Details 30Resources Available 30Nebraska 2-1-1 31Contact Information 31Primary Activities 31Deployment Details 31Resources Available 32Nebraska Citizen Corps Program 33Contact Information 33Primary Activities 33Deployment Details 33Resources Available 33Nebraska Extension 34Contact Information 34Primary Activities 34Deployment Details 34Resources Available 34Nebraska National Guard 36Contact Information 36Primary Activities 36Deployment Details 36
Table of ContentsResources Available 36Noah’s Canine Crisis Response Team 38Contact Information 38Primary Activities 38Deployment Details 38Resources Available 38Reach Out Worldwide 40Contact Information 40Primary Activities 40Deployment Details 40Resources Available 40Region V Systems 42Contact Information 42Primary Activities 42Deployment Details 42Resources Available 43Santee Sioux Nation Society of Care 44Contact Information 44Primary Activities 44Deployment Details 44Resources Available 44ServeNebraska 46Contact Information 46Primary Activities 46Deployment Details 46Resources Available 46The Salvation Army 48Contact Information 48Primary Activities 48Deployment Details 48Resources Available 48
Table of ContentsThe Salvation Army – Lincoln 51Contact Information 51Primary Activities 51Deployment Details 51Resources Available 52ToolBank USA 54Contact Information 54Primary Activities 54Deployment Details 54Resources Available 54Volunteer Partners 55Contact Information 55Primary Activities 55Deployment Details 55Resources Available 55World Renew Disaster Response Services 56Contact Information 56Primary Activities 56Deployment Details 56Resources Available 56
IntroductionPg. 01IntroductionMission StatementThe Nebraska VOAD is where voluntary organizations share knowledge and resourcesthroughout the disaster cycle – preparation, response and recovery – to help disaster survivorsand their communities.Members of the Nebraska VOAD form a coalition of nonprofit organizations that respond todisasters as part of their overall mission.About Nebraska VOADThe Nebraska VOAD is the state chapter of the National VOAD. The VOAD consists oforganizations active in disaster response throughout the state of Nebraska. The VOAD’s role isto bring organizations together and enable them to understand each other and work togetherduring times of disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery.The Nebraska VOAD adhere to the principles established by the National VOAD. Theprinciples are referred to as the 4C’s: Cooperation Communication Coordination CollaborationThese principles serve as the foundation for the Nebraska VOAD as it collaborates with local,regional and national partners to coordinate disaster relief, response and recovery efforts intimes of disaster.
NEVOAD MembersPg. 02NEVOAD MembersThe following agencies and organizations are members of the Nebraska VOAD:* indicates the organization has a detailed informational profile in this resource guide Adventist Community Services All Hands Volunteers Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) American Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa Region* Better Business Bureau* Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Omaha, Inc. Catholic Social Services of Southern Nebraska Community Service Massage Team* Convoy of Hope* Corporation for National and Community Service Dakota County Emergency Management Agency Great Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster Response* Heartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster Relief* LDS Charities* Legal Aid of Nebraska* Lincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de Paul* Lincoln-Lancaster County Emergency Management* Mennonite Disaster Service Nebraska* Nebraska 2-1-1* Nebraska Citizen Corps Program* Nebraska Extension* Nebraska National Guard* Nebraska REACT Noah’s Canine Crisis Response Team* Reach Out Worldwide* Region V Systems* Santee Sioux Nation Society of Care* ServeNebraska* Southeast Nebraska Medical Reserve Corps (MRC)
NEVOAD MembersPg. 03 The Salvation Army* The Salvation Army – Lincoln* University of Nebraska at Omaha ToolBank USA* Volunteer Partners* Washington County Long-Term Recovery Team World Renew Disaster Response Services*
Resource OverviewPg. 04Resource OverviewFood/Feeding ServicesAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionConvoy of HopeGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de PaulLincoln Public SchoolsNebraska National GuardThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnShelteringAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLDS CharitiesLincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de PaulLincoln Public SchoolsLincoln-Lancaster County Emergency ManagementNebraska 2-1-1Nebraska National Guard
Resource OverviewPg. 05The Salvation ArmyFinancial/Insurance/Legal ServicesAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionBetter Business BureauGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseLDS CharitiesLegal Aid of NebraskaLincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de PaulThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnIT/CommunicationsAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionBetter Business BureauHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLincoln-Lancaster County Emergency ManagementRegion V SystemsThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnPet/Animal ServicesNebraska 2-1-1
Resource OverviewPg. 06Nebraska ExtensionThe Salvation ArmyVolunteer (Human) ResourcesAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionBetter Business BureauConvoy of HopeGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLDS CharitiesLegal Aid of NebraskaLincoln Council, Society of St. Vincent de PaulMennonite Disaster Service NebraskaNebraska ExtensionReach Out WorldwideRegion V SystemsServeNebraskaThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnVolunteer PartnersWorld Renew Disaster Response ServicesBehavioral HealthAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa Region
Resource OverviewPg. 07Great Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLDS CharitiesNoah’s Canine Crisis Response TeamRegion V SystemsSantee Sioux Nations Society of CareThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnEquipmentGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLDS CharitiesThe Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnToolBank USADonations ManagementBetter Business BureauGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefReach Out WorldwideServeNebraska
Resource OverviewPg. 08The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army – LincolnFamily ServicesAmerican Red Cross Nebraska Kansas SW Iowa RegionGreat Plains United Methodist Conference Disaster ResponseHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefNebraska ExtensionThe Salvation ArmyOther ServicesCommunity Service Massage TeamHeartland Church Network/Southern Baptist Disaster ReliefLincoln Public SchoolsNebraska ExtensionNoah’s Canine Crisis Response TeamRegion V SystemsWorld Renew Disaster Response Services
American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA RegionPg. 09American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA RegionMission Statement: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in theface of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.Vision Statement: The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donorsand partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so thatall people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelterand hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; everyone in our country hasaccess to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; all members of our armed services andtheir families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there arealways trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.Contact Information2912 S. 80th AveOmaha, NE 6812424 hour emergency number: 1-844-334-7569Ph: 402-343-7700Fax: 402-343-7777Primary Contact:Brandon Holstrom, Regional Disaster OfficerDaytime Phone: 785-354-9234Brandon.holstrom@redcross.orgSecondary Contact:Gina Troncone, Interim Disaster Program ManagerDaytime Phone: 712-435-5667Gina.troncone3@redcross.orgPrimary Activities. Basic Immediate Needs Long-term Recovery Behavioral/Spiritual Health Response Coordination
American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA RegionPg. 10Deployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: StatewideNotice needed for response: 0-4 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: YesResources AvailableFood/Feeding Services Mobile feedingFood/food suppliesWe are available to feed those impacting and those responding. Feeding in shelters,reception centers and other service facilities. We have multiple vehicles that canprovide mobile feeding. We generally purchase food/meals. We also coordinatemeals/feeding with other agencies to ensure that everyone needed is fed.Shelter Services Shelter set-upShelter managementShelter staffShelter SuppliesWe manage the NSS (National Shelter System) which is a data base for facilities thathave indicated they may be available in a disaster. We also keep these records currentaveraging updates every 3 years.Financial, Insurance, Legal Support Financial supportWe provide financial assistance based on unmet needs identified through case work.IT & Communications Communications equipmentCommunications staffCommunication technology solutionsIT equipmentIT staffDepending on the size and needs of the disaster Red Cross has the ability to bring inIT and communication equipment to make sure we can carry out our mission. This isgenerally for Red Cross purposes.
American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA RegionPg. 11Volunteer (Human) Resources Skilled volunteersUnskilled volunteersVolunteer managementThe Red Cross workforce is 95% volunteers. We bring trained/skilled volunteers torespond during a disaster. We also use event based volunteers who want to assist atthe time of the disaster (spontaneous volunteers). We manage our teams, provide foodand housing.Behavioral Health Psychological First AidSpiritual needsMental health servicesRed Cross encourages all disaster volunteers to take Psychological First Aid so thatthey can use this knowledge and skills while carrying out their duties. We also haveDisaster Mental Health volunteers who are licensed professions. Newer to this regionis spiritual care resources.Family Services Reunification services
Better Business BureauPg. 12Better Business BureauBBB’s mission is to be the leader in advancing marketplace trust. Our vision is an ethicalmarketplace where buyers and sellers trust each other.Contact Information11811 P StOmaha, NE 68137Ph: 800-649-6814www.bbbinc.orgPrimary Contact:Jeff NiebaumDaytime Phone: 402-898-8550jniebaum@bbbinc.orgSecondary Contact:Margo Riekes, Communications DirectorDaytime Phone: 402-898-8526mriekes@bbbinc.orgPrimary Activities Basic Immediate Needs Long-term RecoveryDeployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: Dodge, Douglas, Lancaster, Lincoln, Sarpy, Sioux, ValleyNotice needed for response: 12-24 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: YesResources AvailableFinancial, Insurance, Legal Support Insurance supportWe will provide information about fly by night "traveler" companies who follow thedisasters and try to scam survivors out of their money.
Better Business BureauPg. 13IT & Communications Communications staffVolunteer (Human) Resources Skilled volunteersDonations Management Financial donations managementPhysical donations management
Community Service Massage TeamPg. 14Community Service Massage TeamThe Mission of the AMTA-NE Chapter Community Service Massage Team is dedicated tomaking a positive difference in the health and welfare of the public of NE through the power ofcompassionate, professional touch offered through the art and science of massage therapy.Contact Information256 South 115th St.Suite #3Omaha, NE 68154Ph: 402-707-2248www.amtane.orgPrimary Contact:Beverly Riley, CSMT Chair/ER CoordinatorRilaly2@gmail.comSecondary Contact:Deana Briggs, Team LeaderDeana.massage@gmail.comPrimary Activities Provide massage therapy to first responders at an incident site.Deployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: StatewideNotice needed for response: 24-48 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: YesResources AvailableOther Services Massage therapy to first responders
Convoy of HopePg. 15Convoy of HopeConvoy of Hope is a faith-based, nonprofit organization with a driving passion to feed the worldthrough children's feeding initiatives, community outreaches and disaster response.Contact Information330 S Patterson AveSpringfield, MO 65802Ph: 417-823-8998Fax: 417-823-8244www.convoyofhope.orgPrimary Contact:Jason Anderson, Disaster Services, Response ManagerDaytime Phone: y Contact:Karen Benson, Disaster Services, Recovery DirectorDaytime Phone: 417-581-4429kbenson@convoyofhope.orgPrimary Activities Basic Immediate Needs Debris RemovalDeployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: StatewideNotice needed for response: 12-24 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: YesResources AvailableFood/Feeding Service Other (bulk distribution - non-perishable food items)Convoy of Hope has a 300,000 square foot warehouse and 10 semi/trailers inSpringfield, MO. We have a variety of supplies such as non-perishable food items,
Convoy of HopePg. 16water, cleaning supplies, etc. We partner with churches and other organizations todistribute the needed supplies.Volunteer (Human) Resources Unskilled volunteersConvoy of Hope partners with unskilled volunteers from churches, businesses andother organizations. We use the volunteers to help with debris removal forhomeowners affected by water/wind damage. We provide tools and a trained teamleader to work and supervise the volunteers.
Great Plains United Methodist ConferenceDisaster ResponsePg. 17Great Plains United Methodist ConferenceDisaster ResponseThe Great Plains Disaster Response is a Ministry of Care that has theological, material, mentalhealth, advocacy, and social service components designed to provide for the spiritual,emotional and physical recovery of disaster survivors.Contact Information9440 E. Boston St.Suite 110Wichita, KS 67207Ph: ePrimary Contact:Rev. Hollie Tapley, Disaster Response CoordinatorDaytime Phone: 316-684-0266htapley@greatplainsumc.orgPrimary Activities Basic Immediate Needs Long-term Recovery Behavioral/Spiritual Health Debris Removal Response Coordination Other (hot foods trailer, shower trailer, tool trailers)Deployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: StatewideNotice needed for response: 0-4 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: Yes
Great Plains United Methodist ConferenceDisaster ResponsePg. 18Resources AvailableFood/Feeding Services Mobile feedingFood/food suppliesOur Hot Food Ministry needs 24-48 hours to deploy. We can feed approx. 700 permeal, 3 times a day. We provide our own food and have staff to prepare.Shelter Services Shelter set-upShelter managementShelter spaceShelter staffShelter suppliesWe have many United Methodist Churches that are Red Cross Shelters, and havecompleted the training for their facility. Each location for housing depends on the sizeof the church. We also have camps in Chadron, Cozad and Nickerson that can house200 - 400 people at a time, each with a staff and kitchen.Financial, Insurance, Legal Support Financial supportInsurance supportLegal supportOur Case Management is trained by UMCOR and are made aware of all area financialassistance forms and help the community in applying for the help they need.Volunteer (Human) Resources Skilled volunteersUnskilled volunteersVolunteer managementCase managementAll Early Response Teams (deploying after the Emergency phase), are trained intarping roofs, debris removal, and muck outs. These individuals are backgroundchecked and certified through UMCOR. Our Long Term Recovery workers are missionteams. Case Management workers are trained through UMCOR and NVOADstandards. Spiritual and Emotional Care Teams are background cleared, trainedthrough UMCOR and NVOAD standards. Our muck outs include removal of flooring,drywall, plaster walls, along with personal belongings of the homeowner. Tarping istrained through the FEMA standard of applying tarps to roofs/homes. Debris removal istrained by FEMA standards, yet we follow the direction of the local incident commandon debris piles.Behavioral Health Spiritual needs
Great Plains United Methodist ConferenceDisaster ResponsePg. 19 Emotional supportOur Spiritual and Emotional Care Teams are made up of clergy and mental healthprofessionals who volunteer for this ministry. They are trained per UMCOR andNVOAD standards, and are background checked. We do not provide counselingservices, just a listening ear and support. We do provide referrals through the MARC.Equipment Hand-held toolsPower toolsVehiclesGeneratorsWe have 4 tool trailers stocked with equipment to complete the necessary functionsrequired in tarping, debris removal and muck outs. We have extensive inventory oftools in our trailers.Donations Management Physical donations managementWhile we do not recommend and ask for physical donations, we can facilitate andoversee a donations management site.Family Services Childcare providersReunification servicesOur trained and background cleared ERT's can provide childcare in needed times.There are a couple of us who are trained in Reunification, and can offer those services.
Heartland Church Network/Southern BaptistDisaster ReliefPg. 20Heartland Church Network/Southern BaptistDisaster ReliefTo bring help hope and healing by being the hands and feet of Jesus. Through mobile feedingkitchens, mud/ash out, shower and laundry, child/elder care, chainsaw, incident command,communications and chaplain support.Contact Information2100 S 51st StOmaha, NE 68106Ph: 402-551-0608Fax: 402-551-1376www.heartlandchurchnetwork.orgPrimary Contact:Darrell Cumpton, Volunteer CoordinatorDaytime Phone: 402-297-9442darrellcumpton@gmail.comSecondary ContactKathy Cumpton, Volunteer CoordinatorDaytime Phone: 402-265-2043K2thecumpton@gmail.comPrimary Activities Basic Immediate Needs Behavioral/Spiritual Health Debris Removal Response Coordination Other (shower and laundry trailers)Deployment DetailsResponse Jurisdiction: StatewideNotice needed for response: 24-48 hrsWill reimbursement for expenses be sought: NoIs the organization self-sufficient: Yes
Heartland Church Network/Southern BaptistDisaster ReliefPg. 21Resources AvailableFood/Feeding Services Fixed feedingMobile feedingWe would rely on state/national assets for feeding (almost any amount). We wouldneed donated supplies and can prepare and serve the food from there.Shelter Services Shelter spaceWe would ask nearby churches to open and accept victims or responders.IT & Communications Communications equipmentCommunications staffIT equipmentIT staffWe would rely on national assetsVolunteer (Human) Resources Skilled volunteersUnskilled volunteersVolunteer managementBehavioral Health Psychological first aidSpiritual needsOur chaplains are trained in spiritual needs.Equipment Shower/laundry facilitiesWe bring equipment that can support operations like IC/mobile kitchens/shower/laundry, but our personnel manages these assets.Donations Management Physical donations managementDonations facility (warehousing)Our churches can sometimes house and distribute donated items.Family Services Childcare facilitiesCh
Pg. 09 American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA Region American Red Cross: NE/KS/SW IA Region Mission Statement: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Vision Statement: The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers .
