Disaster response Warning: You are not logged in. Your IP address will be publicly visible if you make any edits. If you log in or create an account, your edits will be attributed to your username, along with other benefits.Anti-spam check. Do not fill this in! === United States of America === In the [[United States of America|US]], the [[Federal Emergency Management Agency]] coordinates federal operational and logistical disaster response capability needed to save and sustain lives, minimize suffering, and protect property in a timely and effective manner in communities that become overwhelmed by disasters. The [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]] offer information for specific types of emergencies, such as disease outbreaks, natural disasters and severe weather, as well as chemical and radiation accidents. Also, the Emergency Preparedness and Response Program of the [[National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health]] develops resources to address responder safety and health during responder and recovery operations. Among volunteers, the [[American Red Cross]] is chartered by Congress in 1900 to lead and coordinate non-profit efforts.<ref>[http://www.redcross.org/museum/history/charter.asp A Brief History of the American Red Cross], RedCross.org website.</ref> They are supported by disaster relief organizations from many religious denominations and community service agencies.<ref>[http://www.disastercenter.com/agency.htm Disaster Relief Agencies], RedCross.org website.</ref> Licensed [[amateur radio]] operators support most volunteer organizations, and are often affiliated with the [[American Radio Relay League]] (ARRL). Summary: Please note that all contributions to Christianpedia may be edited, altered, or removed by other contributors. If you do not want your writing to be edited mercilessly, then do not submit it here. You are also promising us that you wrote this yourself, or copied it from a public domain or similar free resource (see Christianpedia:Copyrights for details). Do not submit copyrighted work without permission! Cancel Editing help (opens in new window) Discuss this page