Was your home damaged by Hurricane Katrina? Were you otherwise affected by the storm, either by losing your job, your business or car? Do you need assistance in paying rent, deposits or medical bills as a direct result from Hurricane Katrina? Call Volunteer Mobile at 251.433.4456 or complete the form at the right for assistance from a trained Disaster Relief Case Manager.
Volunteer Mobile has been active in disaster response and recovery for several years, with an active role in the response to Hurricanes Ivan and Katrina. Volunteer Mobile is a vital partner to Mobile County Emergency Management Agency, providing staffing for Mobile County's Evacuation Plan and for the EMA's call center post-disaster.
Volunteer Mobile has provided meeting space, leadership and clerical/logistical support for Mobile County Long-Term Recovery Commitee for over 2 years. VM serves as the fiscal agent for federal, state and local funds for the Long Term Recovery Commitee. Partners include United Methodist Disaster Recovery Ministry, Mennonite Disaster Service, Lutheran Disaster Response, Volunteers of America Southeast, American Red Cross, Area Agency on Aging, Independent Living Center, Catholic Socal Services and others. Contact Mike Dillaber for more information on Long Term Recovery Committees and Disaster Response.
Volunteer Mobile coordinates disaster recovery volunteer teams on an on-going basis. Teams are needed to repair homes damaged during Hurricane Katrina. We still need your help in Mobile County-many homes were damaged or destroyed and the volunteer effort is vital to our recovery. We especially need your help now that Hurricane Season 2007 is around the corner. Call us at 251-433-4456 for more information.
Volunteer Reception Centers
Volunteer Mobile has the training and technology available to implement Volunteer Reception Centers in any community affected by disaster. The VRC serves as a central location for unaffiliated volunteers to register, get training, important information and appropriate work sites. Trained Emergency Response Team members staff the VRC and assist the community by keeping unaffiliated volunteers safe, trained and working. ERT can be deployed to create an VRC to any location in the country experiencing a disaster, man-made or natural. Please contact El Williams at Volunteer Mobile for more information.
Volunteer Reception Center in Enterprise, AL following a devastating tornado in February 2007
The VRC in Enterprise, AL was fully functional following a tornado that destroyed the local high school and resulted in the deaths of several students.
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