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10 Tips for Managing Crisis Volunteers in Natural Disasters

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In natural disasters, the training and quick action of first responders and emergency services save lives and livelihoods. But there is another crucial force operating in the background of any natural disaster: crisis volunteers. Spontaneous volunteers—selfless individuals who step up in a crisis—also converge on disaster sites.

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FEMA's 2022 National Preparedness Report Findings

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We’ve been reviewing the recently released National Preparedness Report from 2022 and a few sections really stand-out. You can find it here: National Preparedness Report December 2022 Here is our take. As a result, national capabilities supporting readiness, mass care and individual assistance programs have significantly improved.

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Join us in St. Louis for the National VOAD Conference!

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We look forward to another engaging conference with the National Voluntary Agencies Active in Disaster (NVOAD) , in St. Visionlink offers the only disaster solutions that are both pre-built and completely configurable--and designed for collaboration and data exchange from the ground up. Louis, Missouri , from May 8-11, 2023.

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The Countdown is On: Celebrating National 211 Day!

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Saturday, February 11th, is National 211 Day 2023! Not to mention the most advanced disaster relief systems available. Celebrate National 211 Day 2023 with us! Join us as we celebrate the individuals behind the life-enhancing services of 211 call and contact centers nationwide!

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It's National 211 Day!

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Today, on this second month, and the 11th day of 2022, 211s across our nation are recognized for the work they do. A simple three digit code lets anyone access a wealth of comprehensive, vetted, and regularly updated information to help those in need, and to help advocates and agencies who focus on helping others.

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Coalition of Nonprofits Calls for Restoration of Expired Tax Relief Provisions

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Several leading national nonprofit organizations are calling on Congress and the president to immediately provide the tools charitable nonprofits need to provide relief to millions of people across the country impacted by devastating natural disasters.

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Join Visionlink: National Hurricane Conference

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Visionlink has in attendance some of our most senior disaster experts--with literally hundreds of disaster operations in their bank of experience. When you need the most widely used system that is proven to work. Check out the Visionlink platform--also deployed as DART by the NVOAD. Meet the Future. See you there!

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