Disaster Brief: AmeriCorps NCCC Responds to Disasters

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AmeriCorps NCCC Responds to Ellicott City Flooding

AmeriCorps NCCC Teams respond to flooding.
AmeriCorps NCCC Atlantic Region Teams respond to Ellicott City, MD flooding.

Since August 4, three AmeriCorps NCCC Atlantic Region teams have been serving in Ellicott City, MD responding to the historic flooding of their downtown area.  These 21 members have been supporting the Responder Base Camp operations by assisting security check-points, providing meals to the community and volunteers and other critical logistical support. In addition, the teams have been working with the Department of Public Works to remove and clean-up flood debris from the city.

AmeriCorps NCCC responds to flooding.

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Fighting Wildfires in Idaho

AmeriCorps NCCC Fire Management Teams fights fires in Idaho

An AmeriCorps NCCC Atlantic Region Fire Management Team is responding to the Pioneer Wildfire near Boise, ID in partnership with the US Fish and Wildlife Service, Northeast Region Fire Management program.  Members have been serving on the initial attack crews and digging fire lines to help prevent the spread of the fire to other areas of the Boise National Forrest.

West Virginia Flood Response Wrap-Up

30 AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team members have completed their disaster deployment in West Virginia.  Through the efforts of Washington Conservation Corps, Great Appalachian Valley Conservation Corps, SBP, Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps , AmeriCorps St. Louis ERT and AmeriCorps NCCC Atlantic Region.

The teams accomplished quite a bit during their deployment.  During this response, they leveraged over 13,000 volunteer hours.  This allowed them to muck and gut over 60 structures throughout West Virginia and clear nearly 600 cubic yards of debris.

Volunteer West Virginia continues to support the national service and volunteer efforts as the affected community’s transition into long term recovery. For more information on how you can volunteer, visit: http://wvflood.com/volunteer/Pages/default.aspx

Brazoria County, Texas Flood Response Wrap-Up

50 AmeriCorps Disaster Response Team members just finished their disaster deployment.  The national service flood response work has concluded in Brazoria County, Texas under the leadership of: Texas Conservation Corps, Southwest Conservation Corps and Hoopa Tribal Civilian Community Corps.

These teams mucked and gutted 57 structures in Brazoria County.  Over the course of the deployment, they cleared over 2,000 cubic yards of debris and made 4,720 calls to homeowners. 

August 10, 2016

Combating Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is continuing to be forecast around the United States.  There are steps you can take to avoid the heat:

  • Postpone outdoor games and activities and limit exposure to the sun.
  • Drink plenty of water and avoid caffeine; limit alcoholic beverage intake.
  • Dress in loose-fitting, lightweight and light-colored clothing.
  • Spend the warmest part of the day in temperature-controlled buildings such as libraries, schools, movie theaters, shopping malls, or community facilities.
  • Check on family, friends, and neighbors who do not have air conditioning and who spend much of their time alone.

For more information, visit the National Service Tumblr.

Resources

New Disaster Events

For information on new disaster events, please visit FEMA’s daily situation report.

CNCS Disaster Services Knowledge Network

This online network provides a place to share what works at the intersection of disaster services and national service.

Disaster Preparedness

To learn more about how to prepare your family and community, please visit Ready.gov.