VOLUNTARY ORGANIZATIONS PLAY VITAL ROLE IN NORTH CAROLINA’S
RECOVERY
[https://www.fema.gov/fact-sheet/voluntary-organizations-play-vital-role-north-carolinas-recovery]


Release Date: 
Oct 1, 2021 

DISASTER SURVIVORS WHO SUSTAINED LOSSES FROM TROPICAL STORM FRED ARE
GETTING HELP FROM MANY NONPROFIT AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS IN
NORTH CAROLINA.

Dozens of voluntary organizations are playing a vital role in helping
survivors who have unmet needs as a result of the disaster. These
organizations provide a wide range of assistance to disaster
survivors, including flood debris cleanup, shelter, food, clothing,
counseling, home repairs and reconstruction.

Many of the organizations belong to the North Carolina Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disasters (NCVOAD
[https://www.ncvoad.org/about-us/]). This is a coalition of nonprofit
organizations that respond to disasters.

NC 211, managed by United Way of NC [https://www.unitedwaync.org/],
 provides health and human services information and referrals through
a free statewide phone number. Disaster survivors in western North
Carolina can call 2-1-1 or go online to nc211.org [https://nc211.org/]
to find available services in their community. Real-time caller data
is available at 211counts.org [https://211counts.org/home/index].

FOR INFORMATION ON HOW TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP, VISIT Volunteer | North
Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (ncvoad.org)
[https://www.ncvoad.org/volunteer/].

FEMA’s Voluntary Agency Liaisons (VALs) assist voluntary,
faith-based and community organizations with federal programs,
deadlines, coordination of effort and donation management. They also
identify populations with special needs and help applicants avoid
duplication of benefits. In addition, VALs educate, guide and promote
long-term recovery in affected communities.

For more information about Tropical Storm Fred recovery in North
Carolina, visit fema.gov/disaster/4617
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and ncdps.gov/TSFred [http://www.ncdps.gov/TSFred]. Follow us on
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