Hurricane Relief Update from ACA - American Camp Association

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Hurricane Relief Update from ACA

The ACA family is once again assisting those affected by hurricanes. As preparation for Hurricane Ike continues, new and sometimes unexpected needs arise. Please continue to check with these local offices for guidance on how to assist those most in need.

Serve as An Evacuation Center

Area camps are already serving as evacuation centers in the region and beyond. Things to consider when planning for your next steps.

ACA continues to field numerous questions from the camp community and others concerning this disaster and disaster relief efforts.

Answers to Commonly Asked Questions:

How can I help others?

http://www.fema.gov/rebuild/recover/howtohelp.shtm

I am interested in finding out about a specific camp that might need assistance, or that might be serving as an evacuation site host.

Our local Sections are gathering information and can provide what they know so far:

ACA, Texoma (TX, OK):
danishaw@acatexoma.org

How can I find loved ones who may have been involved in the disaster?

http://www.firstgov.gov

What information is available from FEMA?

http://www.fema.gov/hazard/index.shtm

What else is the American Camp Association doing?

ACA's Sections that are near the area will continue to monitor the relief efforts and will gather all the information they can about any camps involved in either the disaster itself or the relief efforts. We will continue to update this site with information as it becomes available.

How You Can Help

AmeriCares
800-486-HELP

American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund
800-HELPNOW

Salvation Army World Service Office
800-SAL-ARMY

America's Second Harvest

Habitat for Humanity

United Way

Donate Blood

American Red Cross Blood Donation
At this Web site, you can find a blood drive near you and select a convenient location where you would like to give blood.

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