Resources
Post-Disaster Impact Assessment
For Pastors: take the Rapid Post Disaster Impact Assessment to give ROA the critical information needed to assist your church.
Resources for Points of Distribution (POD)
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Point of Distribution Checklist
This is a Point of Distribution (POD) Toolkit that includes the equipment, supplies, signage, forms, links, logos, and volunteer management information and sheets.
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Family Distribution Sign-up Sheet
Data collection is crucial for ROA. This form helps you to track the number of boxes given, the name of one family member, and the city the family resides. This helps report to our donors our ability to pass their product into families hands.
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Volunteer Badges
Download these volunteer badges print out on Avery 74459 templates to pass out to your local volunteers. Print the same page front and back. Order Avery ID Badge Holders from Staples HERE.
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Volunteer Time Sheet
Track your volunteers time via a web form HERE. Timesheets are vital to get back to Reach Out America so that they can be turned in to FEMA. We report hours to FEMA and they will reimburse your community for hours worked. The more hours we log, the more funds your community qualifies for. You can download a paper form by clicking below. Print copies to track you volunteer time. Take a clear picture of the form and email to info@reachoutamerica.org.
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ROA Business Card
Download the art for a ROA business card to print and include in distribution supplies. QR Code on the back of the card will allow people to access the Hot To Help section of our website directly.
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Post-Disaster Impact Assessment PDF
Download this form to assess the damage in your community to develop a response to help the most impacted areas.
Resources for Churches and Ministries
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Ministering in Disaster
Disasters impact and overwhelm families. People need spiritual support and hope. Download this article to help you think about how you can help.
Tips for ministering during a disaster.
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Authorization Letter
This letter identifies you as a member of the UPCI with authority from ROA to act in a disaster Recovery Area. As a UPCI church, you are a member of ROA as you partner with us in a disaster.
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Men's Ministry Logo
Men's ministry in a given area will become deeply involved in helping during a disaster. Here is the logo to add to your printed material when they are operating to identify them.
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Press Release (Modifiable)
This sample press release can be used to provide info on a distribution from your location to local news, radio or TV community announcements. It provides info on disaster site accommodations your church is hosting for the local community. You can edit it with your local information.
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3' x' 10' Banner Art "Resource Center"
3’x10’ Resource center banner artwork. Download and send to your printer.
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3' x 6' Banner Art "Resource Center - Open Today"
3’x6’ Disaster Relief banner artwork to download and send to your local printer to print and post.
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18" x 3' Sign Art "Not Accepting Used Clothing"
Poster stating “We do not accept used clothing” to post at the street at a donation center.
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Incident Command Job Description (FEMA)
Incident Commander Job description describing what a ROA Incident Commander is responsible for in a disaster situation.
Advocate for Home Inventory
An accurate home inventory gives your insurance carrier the information they need to help settle your claims. Get more tips on disaster mitigation and how to file insurance claims within the app.
“We want to do our best to give back to our community and help them understand that the church is somewhere they can turn in a time of need. We want to do everything we can to be that place for them and represent God.”
“I think it is really awesome to see everyone come together in the face of crisis and work together to overcome the needs of our community.”
“I do it because why not? I would want someone to give to me if I was in need. It’s really great to be part of this process.”
“I think it is the purpose of the church to be the hands and feet of Jesus. What better way for people to see what the church is really about than during a disaster.”
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Resource Links
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Coping Toolkit for Families
How to Use a Portable Generator
Tropical Storm Recovery Info
Disaster/Emergency Relief Program
Disaster Assistance for Veterans
“To Do” List for Flood Victims
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There are more than two hundred 211 agencies across the United States, each with a team of compassionate, highly trained community specialists available to help you access the best local resources and services to address any need. You can text, call, or chat online, and they will connect you to the right places.
The 211 network in the United States responds to more than 21 million requests for help every year. Most calls, web chats, and text messages are from people looking for help meeting basic needs like housing, food, transportation, and health care.