name: NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster HQ -> NECHAMA Jewish Response to Disaster HQ (VOLUNTEER COORD)
notes: HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2012 Hurricane Isaac at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/8875 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> Homeowners that need volunteer services, dial 211. Volunteers who want to help with Nechema's teams, register at the site. HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2012 Hurricane Isaac at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/8875 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2011 Hurricane Irene at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/8875 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2012 Hurricane Isaac at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/8875 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2011 Hurricane Irene at: http://www.citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/8875 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Please donate. Your gift strengthens our ability to quickly bring critical aid and comfort. We will provide additional updates as our response to Hurricane Sandy develops . Thank you for your support of NECHAMA and your generous donation to support these efforts. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> HURRICANE SANDY RESPONSE 10/12: http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/85-nechama-takes-action-responds-to-sandy Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. Though we are still gathering info and working the logistics regarding volunteer opportunities, you can register your interest and availability via this webform: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dDZjcFNjeklFOGptZWNiQmJ0by0yUXc6MA#gid=0 Hurricane Sandy has dramatically impacted the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. NECHAMA staff will arrive in the NY & NJ area later today. We will begin assessing cleanup needs and meeting with local partner organizations once first responders and utility crews have secured the affected communities. We will work as rapidly as possible to determine where NECHAMA can be of service and then establish a base of operations. At that point we will provide details on how to volunteer with us on the ground. NECHAMA has deployed a disaster response trailer from our headquarters in Twin Cities, MN to support this effort. -------------------------------- 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> 2012 HURRICANE ISAAC - http://www.nechama.org/index.php/news/71-hurricane-response-volunteer-opportunity Initially we are focused on assisting Jackson County and other hurricane-affected communities in southern Mississippi with flood cleanup, clearing damaged trees, and temporary roof repairs. These volunteer services offered by NECHAMA will support ongoing recovery efforts across Southern Mississippi. NECHAMA continues to be in regular contact with our voluntary organization partners working in Louisiana and anticipates assisting communities there as well. We are planning on working in Mississippi and Louisiana until Sept. 14, 2012. We have established a base of operations in Biloxi, MS, a coastal community with a history of welcoming volunteers from across the country. If in the coming weeks there are still pressing needs to be addressed and if we are able to raise funds to stay longer, we will consider extending our deployment. =========== Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> Heavy Rainfall June 20th, 2012 We are looking into reports of 6+ inches of rain overnight & flash flooding in Duluth, MN area. Mostly reports of road damage thus far. We will update our Facebook page and website as we know more. ========================== SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/856 FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures. -> SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: http://citizencommandcenter.org/shelters/show/5907 SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ -> SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/ NECHAMA Statistics Monday, February 15th, 2010 During 2008-to present, we deployed to the following 13 locations: Wisconsin (tornado), Tennessee (tornado), Hugo, MN (tornado), Missouri (floods), Iowa (huge floods), Wisconsin (floods), Eastern Texas (Hurricane Ike), North Dakota (floods), Austin, MN (tornado), Plymouth, MN (tornado), Louisville, KY (floods), Atlanta, GA (floods) and Carroll County, Iowa (ice storm). In our response to these disasters, a total of 1,172 volunteers worked with us and we cleaned and/or cleared debris and fallen trees from a total of 332 structures.

notes: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: -> SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at: FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2233756893&ref=search&sid=1500420236.2637119853..1 BLOG: http://www.nechama.org/blog/category/where-nechama-is-today/

organization: -> Faith-Based Disaster Recovery
mission: NECHAMA (Hebrew for comfort) is a voluntary organization providing cleanup and recovery assistance to homes and communities affected by natural disaster. Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam – ‘repairing the world’ through acts of goodness, NECHAMA offers a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill and creating mutual respect among all people. What We Do When natural disasters occur, there are a number of volunteer organizations that work together in the recovery effort. While NECHAMA works closely with organizations such as the Federal Management Relief Agency (FEMA), the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, those organizations provide temporary housing, medical attention, administrative family assistance, and feeding. NECHAMA is counted upon for its well-stocked inventory of tools and other equipment and our ability to manage volunteers who are not affiliated with any organization and who, without proper supervision, can create additional problems for communities which have just been hit by a disaster. We organize, train, and equip our volunteers to prepare and respond to natural disasters. We assess storm damage; sandbag; chain saw and remove fallen trees; pump flood water from rooms and basements; remove contaminated building materials, appliances and personal effects; sanitize and dry surfaces to prevent mold growth; and otherwise prepare homes to be reoccupied by the owners so that fix-up and reconstruction may begin. Our volunteers turn utter chaos and destruction into an immediate sense that things are starting to get back to normal. Where We Go Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, many of NECHAMA's deployments have been in the midwest region comprising Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. As needs have presented themselves, however, significant deployments have taken place beyond this region, especially to the Gulf Coast, as well as to Tennessee and New York. Who We Help Although NECHAMA is a Jewish-based volunteer organization, we offer help to all people regardless of religious affiliation. We do not ask “Who are you?” but rather “How can we help?” We work shoulder-to-shoulder with homeowners in urban and rural areas. Because we provide our help on a most critical needs basis, the people that we serve are generally the most vulnerable during natural disaster events: the elderly, the poor, single parents, and people with disabilities or other health problems. All of these groups generally find it difficult to cope both physically and mentally with beginning the clean-up from natural disasters. NECHAMA offers its services free of charge and does not solicit donations from the individuals helped. -> NECHAMA (Hebrew for comfort) is a voluntary organization providing cleanup and recovery assistance to homes and communities affected by natural disaster. Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam – ‘repairing the world’ through acts of goodness, NECHAMA offers a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill and creating mutual respect among all people. What We Do When natural disasters occur, there are a number of volunteer organizations that work together in the recovery effort. While NECHAMA works closely with organizations such as the Federal Management Relief Agency (FEMA), the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, those organizations provide temporary housing, medical attention, administrative family assistance, and feeding. NECHAMA is counted upon for its well-stocked inventory of tools and other equipment and our ability to manage volunteers who are not affiliated with any organization and who, without proper supervision, can create additional problems for communities which have just been hit by a disaster. We organize, train, and equip our volunteers to prepare and respond to natural disasters. We assess storm damage; sandbag; chain saw and remove fallen trees; pump flood water from rooms and basements; remove contaminated building materials, appliances and personal effects; sanitize and dry surfaces to prevent mold growth; and otherwise prepare homes to be reoccupied by the owners so that fix-up and reconstruction may begin. Our volunteers turn utter chaos and destruction into an immediate sense that things are starting to get back to normal. Where We Go Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, many of NECHAMA's deployments have been in the midwest region comprising Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. As needs have presented themselves, however, significant deployments have taken place beyond this region, especially to the Gulf Coast, as well as to Tennessee and New York. Who We Help Although NECHAMA is a Jewish-based volunteer organization, we offer help to all people regardless of religious affiliation. We do not ask “Who are you?” but rather “How can we help?” We work shoulder-to-shoulder with homeowners in urban and rural areas. Because we provide our help on a most critical needs basis, the people that we serve are generally the most vulnerable during natural disaster events: the elderly, the poor, single parents, and people with disabilities or other health problems. All of these groups generally find it difficult to cope both physically and mentally with beginning the clean-up from natural disasters. NECHAMA offers its services free of charge and does not solicit donations from the individuals helped.

notes: -> SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2010 TN FLOOD OPERATIONS AT: SEE CAT FACILITY RECORD for 2005 Katrina Operations at:
mission: NECHAMA (Hebrew for comfort) is a voluntary organization providing cleanup and recovery assistance to homes and communities affected by natural disaster. Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam – ‘repairing the world’ through acts of goodness, NECHAMA offers a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill and creating mutual respect among all people. What We Do When natural disasters occur, there are a number of volunteer organizations that work together in the recovery effort. While NECHAMA works closely with organizations such as the Federal Management Relief Agency (FEMA), the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, those organizations provide temporary housing, medical attention, administrative family assistance, and feeding. NECHAMA is counted upon for its well-stocked inventory of tools and other equipment and our ability to manage volunteers who are not affiliated with any organization and who, without proper supervision, can create additional problems for communities which have just been hit by a disaster. We organize, train, and equip our volunteers to prepare and respond to natural disasters. We assess storm damage; sandbag; chain saw and remove fallen trees; pump flood water from rooms and basements; remove contaminated building materials, appliances and personal effects; sanitize and dry surfaces to prevent mold growth; and otherwise prepare homes to be reoccupied by the owners so that fix-up and reconstruction may begin. Our volunteers turn utter chaos and destruction into an immediate sense that things are starting to get back to normal. Where We Go Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, many of NECHAMA's deployments have been in the midwest region comprising Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. As needs have presented themselves, however, significant deployments have taken place beyond this region, especially to the Gulf Coast, as well as to Tennessee and New York. Who We Help Although NECHAMA is a Jewish-based volunteer organization, we offer help to all people regardless of religious affiliation. We do not ask “Who are you?” but rather “How can we help?” We work shoulder-to-shoulder with homeowners in urban and rural areas. Because we provide our help on a most critical needs basis, the people that we serve are generally the most vulnerable during natural disaster events: the elderly, the poor, single parents, and people with disabilities or other health problems. All of these groups generally find it difficult to cope both physically and mentally with beginning the clean-up from natural disasters. NECHAMA offers its services free of charge and does not solicit donations from the individuals helped. -> NECHAMA (Hebrew for comfort) is a voluntary organization providing cleanup and recovery assistance to homes and communities affected by natural disaster. Guided by the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam – ‘repairing the world’ through acts of goodness, NECHAMA offers a helping hand in the spirit of goodwill and creating mutual respect among all people. What We Do When natural disasters occur, there are a number of volunteer organizations that work together in the recovery effort. While NECHAMA works closely with organizations such as the Federal Management Relief Agency (FEMA), the American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army, those organizations provide temporary housing, medical attention, administrative family assistance, and feeding. NECHAMA is counted upon for its well-stocked inventory of tools and other equipment and our ability to manage volunteers who are not affiliated with any organization and who, without proper supervision, can create additional problems for communities which have just been hit by a disaster. We organize, train, and equip our volunteers to prepare and respond to natural disasters. We assess storm damage; sandbag; chain saw and remove fallen trees; pump flood water from rooms and basements; remove contaminated building materials, appliances and personal effects; sanitize and dry surfaces to prevent mold growth; and otherwise prepare homes to be reoccupied by the owners so that fix-up and reconstruction may begin. Our volunteers turn utter chaos and destruction into an immediate sense that things are starting to get back to normal. Where We Go Based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, Minnesota, many of NECHAMA's deployments have been in the midwest region comprising Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and the Dakotas. As needs have presented themselves, however, significant deployments have taken place beyond this region, especially to the Gulf Coast, as well as to Tennessee and New York. Who We Help Although NECHAMA is a Jewish-based volunteer organization, we offer help to all people regardless of religious affiliation. We do not ask “Who are you?” but rather “How can we help?” We work shoulder-to-shoulder with homeowners in urban and rural areas. Because we provide our help on a most critical needs basis, the people that we serve are generally the most vulnerable during natural disaster events: the elderly, the poor, single parents, and people with disabilities or other health problems. All of these groups generally find it difficult to cope both physically and mentally with beginning the clean-up from natural disasters. NECHAMA offers its services free of charge and does not solicit donations from the individuals helped.