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PRESS RELEASE Release Date: September 12, 2008 Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is pleased to announce that over $150,000 has been awarded to over 300 households affected by the floods. Grant recipients from eleven counties in northeast Iowa received assistance. The Catholic Charities Disaster Distribution and Accountability Committee announced today that all funds for this successful grant opportunity have been allocated; no additional applications will be accepted. The grant application was originally released in August to provide relief for individuals and families affected by the 2008 floods. “We are extremely pleased to be able to provide this much needed assistance to our neighbors,” commented Joe Featherston, Catholic Charities Disaster Services Director.
DISASTER RESOURCES The Federal Emergency Management Agency web site has information on current and past disasters, applying for assistance, maps, and libraries of information and resources for disaster American Red Cross is home to a broad base of information relating to planning and response to disasters. The site has resources as well as specific information for communities after a disaster strikes. http://www.redcross.org/pubs/dspubs/cde.html National Weather Service web site offers easy to understand information relating to weather and can be a resource to assist families in understanding and planning for natural disasters. http://www.nws.noaa.gov/education.html Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has information on a variety of disasters and with planning and response guidance. It also has additional links to assist organizations helping families prepare and respond to disasters. Iowa Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health has disaster information targeted to families of children with special needs, including those with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. For more information, contact Iowa Federation of Families for Children’s Mental Health at 1-888-400-6302 or (319) 462-2187 or (319) 821-0702 or e-mail lori@iffcmh.org.
RECOVERY RESOURCES American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/ or 1-800-HELP-NOW America's Second Harvest: http://www.secondharvest.org/ for hunger relief or 1-800-344-8070 Catholic Charities: http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/ or 1-800-919-9338 Church World Services: http://www.churchworldservice.org/ or 1-800-297-1516 Salvation Army: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/ Feed the Children: http://www.feedthechildren.org/ or 1-800-525-7575 Operation Blessing: http://www.operationblessing.org/ for hunger relief or 1-800-730-2537 United Methodist Committee on Relief: http://www.umcor.org/ or 1-800-554-8583 Noah's Wish: http://www.noahswish.org/ for rescue and shelter for animals during disasters or (530) 622-9313 Convoy of Hope: http://www.convoyofhope.org/ for general disaster relief or (417) 823-8998 Samaritan's Purse: http://www.samaritanspurse.org/ for general disaster relief or 1-800-567-8183
FEDERAL PROGRAM CONTACT INFORMATION http://www.hhs.gov
FOOD STAMPS The Food and Nutrition Service, run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, established the process and protocol for distribution of food stamps after a disaster.
GENERAL DISASTER RELIEF Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which provides assistance for people whose homes were damaged or destroyed by a disaster and assistance for people who lost their jobs as a result of a disaster. FEMA and other federal, state, local, and volunteer agencies offer disaster assistance in several forms. http://www.fema.gov/press/2005/resources_katrina.shtm To learn more visit the Disaster Assistance Process for Individuals: http://www.fema.gov/about/process To register see Register for Disaster Assistance online: http://www.fema.gov/register.shtm An online resource site for disaster information and assistance allows individuals to apply for disaster assistance PLUS has disaster preparedness guides, links to various disaster agencies and organizations, and much more. American Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org/where/where.html The Salvation Army's Team Emergency Radio Network (SATERN) -- SATERN is usually activated to help individuals send a health and welfare request regarding family and friends they otherwise are unable to locate. You can access SATERN on the Salvations Army's Web site at: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/www_usn.nsf
HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS A wide range of hazards, including downed power lines and possible exposure to fungi or toxins, can exist after a disaster has occurred. Those involved in cleanup and recovery efforts, homeowners, and business owners may find the following information helpful. For general information, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have published information on hazards of natural disaster cleanup work and emergency response resources. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has published information specific to cleanup after a flood. And the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have published information on workers' safety following hurricanes. National Institutes of Health is offering telephone consultation services for primary care providers of patients in the Katrina Disaster zone. Call 1-866-887-2842.
HIPAA INFORMATION HIPAA Privacy Rule allows covered entities to share patient information to assist in disaster relief efforts, and to assist patients in receiving the care they need. This information you can readily access from the OCR web site.
HOUSING HUD generally has information regarding housing: http://www.hud.gov/
INSURANCE ASSISTANCE Consumers are encouraged to contact their insurance carrier for assistance with questions about claims or their policies. Individual Insurance Company Contact info: http://www.disasterinformation.org/findins.htm
MAIL SERVICE National Mail Service Updates: http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm
MEDICAID/MEDICARE SERVICES The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services try to assure that the Medicare, Medicaid and State Children’s Health Insurance Programs will flex to accommodate the emergency health care needs of beneficiaries and medical providers in devastated areas. Many of the programs’ normal operating procedures will be relaxed to speed provision of health care services to the elderly, children, and persons with disabilities who depend upon them. Visit the CMS web site at [ http://www.cms.gov/ ]www.cms.gov for the latest information regarding services. Updates are provided on the CMS web site daily.
MILITARY COUNSELING Any military members or families in need of information and or counseling may call the Military OneSource: (1-800-342-9647) or http://www.militaryonesource.com/
PETS Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is equipped to respond to the needs of all animals including pets, horses, farm animals, and wildlife. For more, go to http://www.hsus.org/
SOCIAL SECURITY CHECKS AND PAYMENTS Go to the web site for information on SSI and SSDI: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/emergency/ For more information on the nearest open Social Security office, you can call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). |