How do they do that?  Disaster Action Team (DAT)

When a disaster strikes, Disaster Action Team (DAT) volunteers are on the scene providing caring relief, day and night.  They set up disaster shelters, conduct damage assessments, meet the immediate needs of disaster victims - services which are provided person to person.  All assistance is free; clients are never asked to repay any Red Cross disaster assistance.  Volunteers with the Disaster Service Human Resource System (DSHR) support the efforts of the Red Cross in disaster-affected areas nationwide by organizing volunteers on the scene.

Armed Forces Emergency Services

Whenever families need to be reconnected, we'll be there.  Armed Forces Emergency Services coordinates communications between families to get in touch with loved servicemen/servicewomen, in times of emergency or personal crisis conditions.  They also serve as a resource referral to civilians.

International Social Services

When war, upheaval, or natural disaster disrupts normal communication, the Red Cross springs into action, bringing hope and help to those whose world has spun out of control.   International Social Services volunteers help locate missing loved ones, reunite families, bridge the communication gap and make health and welfare inquiries in times of emergency.

Wanted: Disaster Action Team Volunteers

Assist local disaster scene, do damage assessment, and assist clients with food, clothing and shelter.  Time commitment: must be on call one day or one night per week.  Training: On the job.  New volunteers will be paired with trained, experienced DAT volunteer.  Please call the Niagara Falls Chapter of the American Red Cross @ 731-4030 to join the Disaster Action Team!