| Diapers |
BM-6500.1500-150 |
Programs that pay for or provide cloth or disposable diapers. |
7 |
| Diesel Service Technicians/Mechanics |
YO-3400.9000-200 |
Individuals who repair and maintain diesel engines that power transportation equipment such as heavy trucks, buses and locomotives. Some diesel technicians and mechanics also work on heavy vehicles and mobile equipment including bulldozers, cranes, road graders, farm tractors and combines. A small number of technicians repair diesel-powered passenger automobiles, light trucks or boats. |
0 |
| Diet and Exercise Resorts |
LT-9500.9550-170 |
Residential programs which may operate in a camp-like environment that structure the daily activities and meals of participants with the objective of helping individuals lose a targeted amount of weight during their stay. Services may include an assessment of the person's physical condition, establishment of weight loss goals, dietary planning, nutrition education, behavior modification assistance and development of a plan for helping the individual maintain the weight loss when he or she leaves. Personal services such as facials, messages, herbal wraps and baths may also be available. |
0 |
| Diet and Weight Loss Product/Facility Complaints |
DD-1500.2257 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the quality of service, excessive fees, false or misleading advertising, unethical or improper conduct of personnel, or other inappropriate business practices of weight loss systems and products or services provided by diet centers. |
0 |
| Dietary Services |
LH-2700.6000-170 |
Programs that provide information about how to plan and prepare meals for people who have special dietary requirements. |
0 |
| Dietary Supplement Complaints |
DD-1500.2260 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding false and misleading claims about the safety and benefits of products marketed as dietary supplements or other problems with vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs or botanicals and other nutrients that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities. Dietary supplements are intended to add further nutritional value to a person's diet. |
0 |
| Dietary Supplements |
BD-1800.8200-170 |
Programs that provide vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients that may not be consumed in sufficient quantities and are intended to add further nutritional value to (supplement) the diet. Dietary supplements may be found in many forms such as tablets, capsules, softgels, gelcaps, liquids, or powders. Some dietary supplements can help ensure that people get an adequate dietary intake of essential nutrients; others may help them reduce their risk of disease. |
0 |
| Dietitian Associations |
TN-5000.1900 |
Organizations whose members are registered dietitians who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in professional seminars and conferences, subscribing to medical journals and other publications, and taking advantage of other opportunities for continuing professional development. Many dietitian associations set standards which relate to the qualifications and performance of members, accept and investigate complaints from the public regarding the practices of members and maintain referral services through which residents who require dietetic assistance are referred to members. |
0 |
| Dietitian/Nutritionist Complaints |
DD-1500.7230-190 |
Programs that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, incompetence, negligence, quality of service, unlicensed activities, excessive fees, unprofessional conduct or other inappropriate practices of dietitians and nutritionists. |
0 |
| Dietitian/Nutritionist Referrals |
LH-2600.1740 |
Programs that maintain lists of dietitians and nutritionists, and link individuals with qualified practitioners who can help them develop healthy eating habits and change their diet, if necessary, to manage their weight, reduce their cholesterol levels, lower their blood pressure, deal with diabetes or prevent and/or treat other health concerns. |
0 |
| Dietitians/Nutritionists |
YO-3000.1850 |
Individuals who plan food and nutrition programs and supervise the preparation and serving of meals. They help to prevent and treat illnesses by promoting healthy eating habits and recommending dietary modifications such as the use of less salt for those with high blood pressure or the reduction of fat and sugar intake for those who are overweight. Dietitians manage food service systems for institutions such as hospitals and schools; provide dietetic and nutritional services for individuals served by public health clinics, home health agencies, health maintenance organizations or their own private practice; promote sound eating habits through education; and conduct research. |
0 |
| Digital Camera Donation Programs |
TI-1800.5200-180 |
Programs that accept cameras that take video or still photographs (or both) digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor, refurbish them if necessary, adapt them for special uses, as desired, and keep them for use in their own program or donate them to other community-based organizations for their own use or for distribution to the people they serve. |
0 |
| Digital Cameras |
BM-5050.1800 |
Programs that pay for or provide cameras that take video or still photographs (or both) digitally by recording images via an electronic image sensor. Many can record sound and moving video as well as still photographs. Unlike film cameras, digital cameras can display images on a screen immediately after they are recorded, store thousands of images on a single small memory device, record video with sound, and delete images to free storage space. Some can crop and perform other elementary image editing. |
0 |
| Digital Literacy Issues |
YZ-1685 |
Programs that provide information and/or services related to developing the cognitive and technical skills needed to best find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using information and communication technologies. |
0 |
| Digital Literacy Programs |
PH-6200.1835 |
Programs that help develop the cognitive and technical skills needed to best find, evaluate, create, and communicate information using information and communication technologies. To be digitally literate is to be able to creatively and inventively manipulate technological tools to solve problems and express one's self, and is evaluated by an individual's grammar, composition, typing skills and ability to produce digital text, images, audio and designs. |
0 |
| Digital Projection Display System Selection |
TP-3350.3000-150 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups select and effectively use equipment that projects a computer's video display on a large screen. Distinguishing features include the maximum size of the projected image, the overall size of the unit, luminosity, resolution capacity, image sharpness, the number of colors it can project, the projection technology (LCD or DLP) and the cost of the display system. |
0 |
| Digital Rectal Examinations |
LF-4900.1500-290 |
Programs that offer the screening procedure for the early detection of prostate cancer or other abnormalities which involves a manual examination of the rectal area. During a DRE, the doctor inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the patient's rectum to feel for lumps, enlargements, or areas of hardness that might indicate prostate cancer. A digital rectal examination is recommended annually for men older than age 40. |
0 |
| Digital Television Converter Box Installation Programs |
BV-8950.1700 |
Programs that help people who have a digital television converter box install the equipment if they are unable to do so themselves. Some programs focus on reaching "at risk" households, e.g., low-income consumers, minority communities, non-English speaking consumers, older adults, consumers living in rural areas or on tribal lands, and consumers with disabilities. |
0 |
| Digital Television Converter Boxes/Coupons |
BV-8900.1500 |
Programs that provide converter boxes (or coupons to purchase them) that people with analog television sets will need for television reception when the digital transition occurs in the U.S. in 2009. The converter boxes are only required by people who get their program over the air (with an antenna or rabbit ears). People whose programming comes via cable or satellite require no additional equipment. Also included are programs that provide general information about converter boxes, how to set up the equipment, antenna needs and troubleshooting. |
0 |
| Digital Vaccination Passports |
LT-3400.1600 |
Official online documentation verifying a person's COVID-19 vaccination status, and/or confirming recent negative test results. The information listed on the mobile app does not include confidential personal details, unlike the paper cards provided at the time of the vaccination (which can also be used as proof of status but may pose a privacy risk). The federal government itself cannot require vaccines or vaccine passports, and some states have banned rules requiring them, but for example airlines, cruise lines, sports arenas and trade show venues may require proof of COVID-19 status before entry. International travelers should check with the embassy at their destination country regarding documentation, related travel restrictions and quarantine requirements. |
0 |
| Dining Room Attendants |
YO-8200.2000-180 |
Individuals who assist waiters, waitresses and bartenders by cleaning tables, removing dirty dishes and keeping serving areas stocked with supplies. Sometimes called backwaiters or runners, they bring meals out of the kitchen and assist wait staff by distributing dishes to individual diners. They also replenish the supply of clean linens, dishes, silverware and glasses in the dining room and keep the bar stocked with glasses, liquor, ice and drink garnishes. Dining room attendants set tables with clean tablecloths, napkins, silverware, glasses and dishes and serve ice water, rolls and butter. At the conclusion of meals, they remove dirty dishes and soiled linens from tables. |
0 |
| Dinner Cruises |
PL-6000.1400 |
Establishments that offer cocktails and other beverages, dining, dancing and sometimes entertainment in a shipboard environment while the vessel cruises local waters. |
0 |
| Dinner Theater |
TA-8500.1600 |
Establishments that offer theatrical productions including musicals, comedies or drama in a setting which includes cocktails and dinner. |
0 |
| Diphtheria |
YF-3000.2480 |
A rare acute infectious disease that is characterized by the formation of a false membrane on any mucous surface and occasionally on the skin. |
0 |
| Diplomatic Visas |
FT-3600.6250-180 |
Programs that assist in filing petitions for permits which allow admission, on a temporary basis, of individuals accredited by a foreign government to function as ambassadors, public ministers, career diplomatic or consular officers, or other accredited officials; attendants, servants or personal employees of an accredited official; and their immediate families for the purpose of serving in that capacity. |
0 |
| Direct Lobbying Assistance |
TP-5900.6500-200 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations, small businesses and other groups influence the passage or defeat of a specific piece of legislation, local ordinance or administrative ruling through direct contact with lawmakers or others with decision-making authority. The program may provide training on effective direct lobbying techniques, consultation services to help the organization develop and implement an effective direct lobbying campaign or offer the services of a trained lobbyist to work on behalf of the organization. |
0 |
| Direct Mail Fundraising Campaign Development |
TP-2300.2000-180 |
Programs that help nonprofit organizations and other groups plan, organize and implement a fundraising campaign that uses mailings to individuals and organizations as a method of solicitation. |
0 |
| Direct Service Volunteers |
YY-1800 |
People who are seeking opportunities to donate their time and work on any of a wide variety of projects which benefit the community or people in need and have a preference for direct interaction or involvement with those receiving services. |
0 |
| Directors |
YO-0300.6400-300 |
Individuals who direct stage, television, radio, video or motion picture productions for entertainment, information or instruction. Directors are responsible for the creative decisions of a production. They interpret scripts, express concepts to set and costume designers, audition and select cast members, conduct rehearsals (in cooperation with stage or floor managers, where relevant), and direct the work of cast and crew. Directors approve the design elements of a production including sets, costumes, choreography and music. |
0 |
| Directory Assistance |
TJ-3200.1600 |
Programs that provide access to residential and business telephone numbers. Included are 411 services and organizations that provide information about residential and business names, addresses and telephone numbers via an Internet website or another information channel. |
3 |
| Directory Listing Scam Reporting |
FN-1700.1740 |
Programs that provide a hotline, website or other mechanisms that people can use to report scams attempting to fool businesses and organizations into paying for a listing or ad space in a non-existent directory or Yellow Pages. Scammers call companies claiming to represent Yellow Pages or another business directory (real or fabricated) and ask an employee to verbally confirm the business's basic information. The business then receives a large invoice for purchasing an ad or listing and when they call to complain, they are told that their employee verbally confirmed the placement. The scammer will often even play back an altered recording or the original conversation, which makes it seem like the employee was saying "Yes" to a purchase, rather than to confirm the company's basic information. |
0 |
| Directory/Resource List Publication |
TJ-6500.1700 |
Programs that publish and distribute directories of agencies that provide human services for residents of the community and/or resource lists. Included are programs that produce directories/lists that focus on a specific geographical area, service category or target group as well as those that produce a comprehensive directory of all community resources. |
3 |
| Disabilities Issues |
YZ-1700 |
Programs that provide information and/or services that deal with the topic of disabilities. |
0 |
| Disabilities and Health Conditions |
YF |
Physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional impairments, illnesses or injuries that prevent or interfere with an individual's ability to perform intellectual or physical tasks that are normally within the range of human capability, or which significantly limit one's mobility or level of activity. |
0 |
| Disability Associations |
TN-1700 |
Organizations whose members are individuals who work in the disability field and have affiliated for the purpose of promoting mutual interests, participating in education and training conferences, interacting with other professionals and taking advantage of other opportunities for personal and professional development. Many disability associations also include individuals with disabilities and their families in their membership. Disability associations may also advocate for the rights of people with disabilities and their caregivers; promote legislation that funds research and services for this population; and provide information for members and the general public. Included are associations that focus on a specific disability such as autism or brain injuries; and those that address a broad range of disability issues. |
1 |
| Disability Awareness Training |
PH-6200.1850 |
Programs that offer workshops, discussion groups, activities and other types of training that sensitize participants to people with disabilities or others with visible differences such as scarring that set them apart from their peers, help them experience what it is like to have a disability, and share techniques for positive communication and interaction with people who have disabilities. |
1 |
| Disability Benefit Recipients |
YC-1700 |
Previously employed individuals who have lost their earnings due to a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent them from working and who are receiving monthly cash benefits from a public or private source during the period of disability. |
0 |
| Disability Benefits |
NS-1800 |
Public social insurance programs that replace income lost because of a physical or mental impairment severe enough to prevent a previously employed person from working. Monthly cash benefits are paid to the eligible individual with a disability and his or her eligible dependents throughout the period of disability. |
0 |
| Disability Information and Access Line |
LT-3400.1665 |
A national hotline, also known as DIAL, launched by the Department of Health and Human Services in the U.S. to connect people with disabilities to information and services to improve access to COVID-19 vaccines. The hotline helps people with disabilities find vaccination locations in their communities, assists callers with making vaccination appointments, and connects callers to local services – such as accessible transportation – to overcome barriers to vaccination. The hotline also can provide information and resources to answer questions and address concerns about the vaccines and can connect callers to information and services that promote independent living and address fundamental needs, such as food, housing, and transportation. People can call (888) 677-1199 from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM ET to access assistance. DIAL is operated as a collaboration between a consortium of organizations serving people with disabilities and the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging (n4a), which administers the Eldercare Locator. = DIAL |
1 |
| Disability Parking Permits |
DF-7000.6550-170 |
Programs that issue plates, decals or other special devices which allow people who have disabilities to park in designated spaces in public areas or in front of their homes, to park for unlimited periods of time in time limit zones and/or to park in metered parking areas without paying fees. The permits may not apply to commercial loading zones, bus zones, red zones and no parking zones. |
19 |
| Disability Related Center Based Employment |
ND-6500.1800 |
Programs that provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to learn and practice work skills in a separate and supported environment. Participants may be involved in the program on a transitional or ongoing basis, and are paid for their work, generally under a piecework arrangement. The nature of the work and the types of disabilities represented in the workforce vary widely by program and by the area in which the organization is located. Individuals participate in center-based employment for a variety of reasons including severity of disability, need for additional training or experience, need for a protected environment and/or lack of availability of community-based employment. |
0 |
| Disability Related Libraries |
TJ-4400.8100-180 |
Special libraries that maintain materials with accurate and up-to-date information on the spectrum of disabilities, disability issues and services for people with disabilities, their families, and other concerned individuals. Depending on the community being served, libraries may include related medical, health, and mental health information and information on legal rights, accommodations and employment opportunities. Disability focused libraries may also integrate assistive technology into their facilities and services to meet the needs of people with a broad range of disabilities, including learning, mobility, sensory and developmental disabilities. Collections of books, magazines and other materials in formats that are accessible to people who are unable to use regular printed materials because of a visual, physical or other disability are generally also available. Included may be Braille materials; large print resources; captioned and/or described films, videos and DVDs; audio books; and other similar materials that are generally circulated by mail. |
0 |
| Disability Related Parenting Programs |
PH-6100.1700 |
Programs that provide educational and supportive services for parents with disabilities and/or parents of children with disabilities who want to acquire the knowledge and skills they need to be effective in their parenting role. |
2 |
| Disability Related Reading Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-3300.2100 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to read highlights from national newspapers, articles from periodicals or novels, and other special interest reading material on the radio or record the material for use by telephone reading services that provide people with visual impairments or other disabilities that limit their ability to read print material with access to recorded tapes or readings from current popular publications. Also included are programs that read written material onto audiocassettes for use by people with visual impairments or others who have difficulty reading. |
0 |
| Disability Related Sports |
PL-7000.3150 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages with functional or cognitive disabilities to learn, become competitive in and enjoy a wide variety of recreational activities and sports, many of which are played in wheelchairs or have otherwise been modified to accommodate the athletes' disabilities. |
5 |
| Disability Related Transportation |
BT-4500.6500-170 |
Programs that provide door-to-door (or curb-to-curb) transportation for purposes of shopping, banking, social events, medical appointments, getting to and from work, and similar activities for people with disabilities who need special accommodations and are unable to utilize other available means of transportation. Also included are programs that provide transportation for youngsters with disabilities who have no other means of accessing necessary specialized services and activities. Some but not all vehicles used for this purpose are equipped with wheelchair lifts. |
8 |
| Disability Rights Groups |
TD-1600.3100-180 |
Organizations that support the passage and enforcement of laws or other social measures that protect the rights of people who have physical, mental, developmental or learning disabilities and maximize their ability to enjoy the same opportunities, resources and privileges as the mainstream population. |
4 |
| Disability Savings Accounts |
TB-0700.2100-178 |
Programs that provide opportunities for people with disabilities to establish special accounts where they can save money to pay for education, health care, transportation, housing and other expenses. Individuals can deposit up to $14,000 annually under current gift-tax limitations and accrue as much as $100,000 without risking their eligibility Social Security and other government benefits. People with disabilities can also retain Medicaid coverage no matter how much is deposited. |
0 |
| Disability/Rehabilitation Related Occupational Therapy |
LR-6200.1800 |
Programs that are designed to help patients who have autism or another disability or have been disabled by a stroke, heart attack, arthritis, spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, hip replacements or other surgeries, a chronic disease or other illnesses or injuries to restore or reinforce fine motor and other performance skills that are essential for activities of daily living. Therapy may include tasks to strengthen weak muscles and improve such skills as coordination, visual perception, body mechanics, equilibrium and endurance for standing and sitting. Practitioners helping people with autism may adjust tasks and conditions to match their needs and abilities which may include adapting the environment to minimize external distractions, finding specially designed computer software that facilitates communication, or identifying skills they need to accomplish tasks. |
0 |
| Disaster Claims Information |
TH-2900.1650 |
Programs that provide information for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations and/or communities regarding compensation criteria and filing procedures for corporate or federal, state or local reimbursement of disaster-related expenditures and/or compensation for disaster-related bodily injury, damage to natural resources, loss of income/earning capacity, net loss of profits or earnings from a business, damage to facilities and equipment or property loss. |
0 |
| Disaster Control Programs |
TH-1800.1600 |
Programs that seek to prevent or control the nature, severity or frequency of specific types of disasters by modifying conditions which are known to have a role in their occurrence. |
0 |
| Disaster Declarations Information |
TH-2300.1300 |
Programs that provide information about the disaster declaration status of states (and localities within states) that have experienced a specific situation such as a fire, flood, storm, earthquake, epidemic, drought, sudden and severe energy shortage or other similar condition that is beyond the ability of local and/or state authorities to manage. The process to request state and/or federal assistance after a disaster or emergency is initiated when the local governing body or the Governor submits a formal request to the appropriate state or federal office. Program and financial assistance vary depending on the type of declaration or proclamation, whether the situation constitutes an emergency or a disaster, and the type of assistance required. A declaration by the President of a federal major disaster or emergency is required to initiate the flow of federal resources. |
0 |
| Disaster Donations Coordination |
TH-2900.1700 |
Organizations that assume responsibility in the aftermath of a major disaster or large-scale emergency for soliciting and/or collecting donations from the general public and distributing those items to people who have suffered a loss and are currently in need. Donations may include critical services, money, groceries, drinking water, blankets, personal comfort kits, disposable diapers, clothing, household goods, medical supplies, cleaning supplies, hand tools, plastic sheeting, tar paper, building materials and other relief supplies. |
0 |
| Disaster Donations Hotlines |
TH-2900.1700-160 |
Programs that operate special hotlines during the aftermath of a major disaster or large-scale emergency that people who wish to make donations can contact for information about the types of goods and services that are needed and/or the site(s) where donations are being collected. |
0 |
| Disaster Donations Matching Services |
TH-2900.1700-180 |
Programs that connect individuals who wish to make a donation during the aftermath of a major disaster or large-scale emergency with individuals affected by the disaster who need the assistance and/or which manage in-kind donations provided by companies in times of disaster for the Red Cross, other charitable organizations, government entities or community agencies active in disaster relief and/or recovery. |
0 |
| Disaster Donations Staging Areas |
TH-2900.1700-200 |
Designated sites, usually strategically located outside but in close proximity to an area affected by a major disaster or large-scale emergency, where donated materials are collected prior to transport and distribution. |
0 |
| Disaster Equipment and Supplies |
TH-1700.1600 |
Programs that acquire and store equipment and supplies that are commonly used and/or exchanged via mutual aid during response to a disaster. Also included are programs that provide necessary equipment on a rental basis. |
0 |
| Disaster Food Stamps |
TH-2600.6450-170 |
A program that provides Food Stamp coupons to households who have lost food, income or liquid resources due to a Presidentially declared disaster in situations where the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has approved activation of the program. Households are certified for two weeks to a month depending on USDA approvals, and must be in a situation where they can purchase and prepare meals. People in mass care shelters are not eligible. If a household continues to need Food Stamp assistance after the certification period, they must apply for the regular Food Stamp program. |
0 |
| Disaster Kits |
TH-1700.6400-190 |
Programs that assemble and make available to the public equipment and supplies that people may need during the aftermath of a major disaster in situations where help is not immediately available. Disaster kits contain non-perishable food that requires little or no preparation and cooking, potable water, a well-stocked first aid kit, a flashlight, a battery-operated radio, extra batteries, personal grooming and sanitation supplies, non-prescription medication (e.g., aspirin, antacids and anti-diarrheal medication), bleach (for water-purification) and bedding. Some disaster kits may have special supplies for cold weather. |
0 |
| Disaster Loans |
TH-2900.1750 |
Programs that provide low-interest loans for people whose homes, personal property or businesses have been destroyed or have suffered disaster-related damage. Some programs require that the community be declared a disaster area by the President or the Governor before making the loans available. |
2 |
| Disaster Management Organizations |
TH-1500 |
Public and private organizations that are responsible for the organized analysis, planning, decision making, assignment and coordination of available resources involved in the mitigation of, preparedness for, response to, and/or relief/recovery from a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. These organizations have a formal role in developing overall emergency policy within their jurisdictions; establish coordination with other agencies active in disaster situations; develop action plans for emergency response; coordinate facilities, services, personnel, equipment and materials that are required before, during and immediately following an incident; and/or are involved in disaster relief and recovery activities. |
0 |
| Disaster Medical Assistance Teams |
TH-2300.6350-200 |
Federally designated teams made up of volunteer physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, physician's assistants, pharmacists and other health professionals that are pre-organized, trained and equipped to provide austere medical care in area and regional hospitals, at casualty collection points, in field hospitals or at sites where ill or injured individuals have assembled. Some DMAT teams have specific training and skills in the acute management of burn trauma patients or individuals with crush injuries. |
0 |
| Disaster Mitigation |
TH-1800 |
Programs that provide services which enable individuals and organizations to make physical preparations prior to a disaster or large-scale emergency which will prevent or reduce loss of life, personal injury and destruction of or damage to property when an incident actually occurs. Mitigation includes any activities that prevent or reduce the chance of an emergency occurring or lessen the damaging effects of unavoidable emergencies. |
0 |
| Disaster Mitigation Relocation Programs |
TH-1800.1700 |
Programs that finance the removal of structures from areas that are under continual threat of frequently occurring disasters and help people relocate to safer areas. |
0 |
| Disaster Preparedness |
TH-1700 |
Activities, programs and systems developed prior to an emergency that support community readiness and resiliency assessment; development and testing of disaster plans; training of staff in plan implementation; establishment of collaborative arrangements with other services; provision of suitable warning systems; identification, procurement and/or collection of the facilities, equipment, supplies and trained personnel that will be necessary for responding to an emergency; and development and dissemination of information and/or training about how individuals and organizations can prepare for a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. |
11 |
| Disaster Preparedness Information |
TH-1700.1800 |
Programs that increase public awareness of the measures that people can take before, during and after a major disaster or wide-scale emergency to reduce loss of life and property and improve their chances for survival. Included are programs that inspect the homes of individual residents and give them a report which suggests ways to enhance their safety and reduce the risk of property damage or loss, as well as those that deal with disaster preparedness in a more general way. Also included are programs that provide fact sheets, hazard maps and other types of technical information about natural disasters that individuals and communities can review and evaluate to see if their area is at risk. |
6 |
| Disaster Preparedness Partnerships |
TH-1700.1900 |
Organizations within the local area or from other areas that have entered into an agreement with local disaster responders to support their activities following a disaster. |
0 |
| Disaster Preparedness/Mitigation Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1300 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration to help communities make preparations prior to a disaster or large-scale emergency that will reduce the impact of specific incidents when they do occur. Volunteers may be asked to fill sandbags, install water diversion devices and take other steps to temporarily mitigate the effects of expected events such as flooding and mudflows that are likely to occur during heavy rains in areas devastated by fires; or, if they have the requisite skills, may work on long-term mitigation projects designed to reduce future losses to homes, businesses, schools, public buildings and critical facilities from floods, earthquakes, tornadoes and other natural disasters. |
0 |
| Disaster Recovery Centers |
TH-2900.1800-180 |
Centers opened by federal authorities and staffed by representatives from local, state and federal agencies, insurance companies and other disaster-related providers who have been assembled to provide follow-up information about applications that have been submitted to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal programs and about other relevant services which may be available to disaster victims. Some DRCs are jointly opened and operated by state and federal authorities. |
3 |
| Disaster Recovery Services |
TH-2900 |
Programs that provide longer-term assistance for people who have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community with the objective of facilitating the return of the community to its pre-disaster condition and/or rebuilding the community in a way that makes it less vulnerable in the future. |
0 |
| Disaster Related Animal Rescue |
TH-2600.1600-140 |
Programs that rescue animals in crisis situations who are victims of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, hazardous materials releases and other emergencies. |
1 |
| Disaster Related Animal Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1465 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to work directly with domestic and/or wild animals who are victims of hurricanes, floods, wildfires, hazardous materials releases or other emergencies. |
1 |
| Disaster Related Animal Shelters |
TH-2600.1600-170 |
Programs that open evacuation centers where people can take their pets to escape the prospect of a major disaster or large-scale emergency that threatens to disrupt the normal functioning of a community; or which provide temporary shelter for lost or displaced animals following a disaster. |
0 |
| Disaster Related Bereavement Support Groups |
PN-8100.1000-180 |
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have experienced the loss of a family member, friend or other loved one as the result of a plane crash, terrorist incident or other disaster of natural or human origin. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and focus on helping participants accept their loss, express their grief, move through the bereavement process and put their lives back together. |
0 |
| Disaster Related Case Management |
TH-2900.1780 |
Programs that provide a single point of contact for disaster assistance applicants who need a wide variety of services that may be provided by many different organizations. The objective is to create a coordinated system that enables an individual or family who has survived a disaster to provide information about their situation to one organization that serves as their advocate and helps them organize and access disaster related resources and implement a recovery plan that will help them achieve pre-disaster levels of functioning and equilibrium. Disaster-related case managers assess the individual's needs, coordinate the delivery of needed services, ensure that services are obtained in accordance with the recovery plan, and follow up and monitor progress to ensure that services are having a beneficial impact on the problem. The service is particularly critical in situations where large-scale deaths and injuries have occurred. |
1 |
| Disaster Related Cash Grants |
TH-2900.1785 |
Programs that provide cash grants to businesses, individuals and families who have been affected by a major disaster or large-scale emergency including a public health crisis like a pandemic that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. Monies can generally be used to pay for temporary housing, housing repair or replacement, permanent housing construction, moving and storage, personal property replacement, medical and dental services, funeral and burial services, transportation assistance and other expenses not covered by insurance or other programs. Included are the FEMA Individuals and Households Program (a program jointly funded by the federal government and the state and administered by the state), stimulus packages approved by Congress and signed by the President, state supplemental programs, and disaster related cash grant programs offered by local government and private sector organizations. Also included are tax rebate credit programs, also known as economic impact credits, for those who were eligible for such cash grants but who did not receive one or the full amount, which can be claimed on a 2020 Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR, as well as the web tool launched by the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service that allows quick registration for payments for people who don't normally file a tax return. |
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| Disaster Related Cleanup/Labor Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1475 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to help clear away rubble and clean up the community, sort and pack donated goods or other materials, or tackle other jobs involving manual labor in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Clerical Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1480 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills who are willing to do general office work on a voluntary basis without remuneration in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Climate Control Equipment |
TH-1700.1600-300 |
Specialized equipment that is used to support cooling and/or heating requirements within enclosed structures. The equipment requires mobilization to the desired site and has setup requirements including power hookup and duct installation. |
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| Disaster Related Clothing/Emergency Supplies |
TH-2600.1550 |
Programs that provide clothing, blankets and other essentials immediately following a major disaster or large-scale emergency for people who have experienced substantial losses as a result of the incident. |
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| Disaster Related Commodity Replacement/Rental |
TH-2900.1790 |
Programs that repair, replace, or provide money to rent vital household or personal property that has been destroyed in a localized incident such as a house fire or a more wide-spread disaster such as a major fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake or tornado. |
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| Disaster Related Construction/Repair Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1485 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to use their expertise in the areas of building and construction in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Damage Assessment Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1500 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to conduct building and/or mobile home inspections following a major disaster or large-scale emergency to evaluate their structural integrity and overall safety, to certify those that are safe to inhabit and to close and/or condemn those that are unsafe to enter. Inspectors look for structural damage including damage to foundations, floors, load-bearing walls, ceilings, and roofs as well as damage to components of fixed utilities such as gas, electric, water and sewage and/or installed heating and cooling systems; and write and submit damage assessment reports. |
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| Disaster Related Debris Removal |
TH-2900.6400-170 |
Programs that help communities clean up blighted areas or recover from a major disaster or large-scale emergency by removing the rubble of destroyed buildings, the remains of fallen trees and other major wreckage; or by providing financial assistance to pay for this service. |
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| Disaster Related Drinking Water |
TH-2600.6450-195 |
Programs that provide bottled water or other sources of drinking water for people whose access has been interrupted by a ruptured water main, water purification plant problems, contaminated wells or other disruptions in the water supply; or to vulnerable communities (especially people who are homeless) during periods of extreme heat as a protection against dehydration. |
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| Disaster Related Family Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1530 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration to provide protection, supervision, care and support for individuals and families, (particularly children, older adults, people with disabilities and other vulnerable populations) in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Food Services Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1540 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals who are willing to support food distribution and meal programs on a voluntary basis without remuneration in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Fraud Reporting |
TH-2900.1795 |
Programs that provide a hotline or other mechanisms that consumers can use during the aftermath of a disaster to report the activities of people who are involved in price gouging on necessary services, equipment and supplies and the appearance of unlicensed contractors, insurance adjusters who falsely promise to expedite proceedings and other shady opportunists. |
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| Disaster Related Goods Donations Management |
TH-2900.1700-260 |
Organizations that assume responsibility in the aftermath of a major disaster or large-scale emergency for collecting donated goods such as food, drinking water, blankets, medical supplies and cleaning supplies from the general public, sorting the items, confirming what need exist, and coordinating the distribution of those items to people who have suffered a loss. |
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| Disaster Related Health Care Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1560 |
Organizations at the state/local level that are actively seeking doctors, nurses and other health care professionals who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration to augment permanent staff in hospitals and clinics in the event of a public health crisis such as a flu pandemic or a major medical emergency caused by a bioterrorist attack or natural disaster. Volunteers may be asked to dispense medication, administer immunizations, care for people who are ill or injured or provide other related services. |
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| Disaster Related Livestock Evacuation and Sheltering Assistance |
TH-2600.1600-180 |
Community members who have the equipment and/or corral/pasture space to help evacuate livestock including cattle and horses (and the supplies they require) and provide a safe place to stay when a fire, flood or other emergency threatens. Included are pre-identified evacuation assistance resources that farmers, ranchers and others who keep livestock can make arrangements with in advance and those that arise and come to the rescue as the threatening situation develops. Resources may include fairgrounds, racetracks/show facilities, feed stores, Cooperative Extension offices and concerned individuals with land outside the danger area. |
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| Disaster Related Mental Health Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1610 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with the requisite skills and experience who are willing to work on a voluntary basis without remuneration to provide crisis intervention and counseling services for individuals and families who are attempting to deal with their fears and other negative psychological after-effects of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Monetary Fund Management |
TH-2900.1700-300 |
Organizations that initiate fundraising drives in the wake of a major disaster or large-scale emergency, collect monetary contributions from the general public, and use the money to support their own relief efforts or distribute the funds to organizations that have a designated role in times of disaster or directly to people who have suffered a loss. |
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| Disaster Related Rumor Control |
TH-2600.1560 |
Organizations or offices that are responsible for intercepting rumors associated with a major disaster or localized emergency and officially confirming their truth or falsity. |
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| Disaster Related Service Needs/Gaps Information |
TH-2600.1570 |
Programs that gather information about the service needs of communities during times of disaster and report gaps in services for affected populations, duplication of effort, inefficient use or resources, bottlenecks or other impediments to people who are in a position to resolve these types of issues. Included are organizations that establish hotlines that community residents, first responders, relief volunteers and others can use to report problems in response, relief and/or recovery efforts as well as those that have people on the ground as observers or take other steps to assess and rectify problems with assistance efforts. |
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| Disaster Related Shelter Services |
TH-2600.1580 |
Programs that arrange for shelter and/or a warm place for people to stay when dangerously cold weather is expected; and/or provide emergency shelter for people who have no place to stay as a result of a large-scale fire, flood, earthquake, tornado, hurricane, or a localized incident such as a house fire, toxic spill emergency or other environmental hazard that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. |
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| Disaster Related Transportation Volunteer Opportunities |
PX-1900.1650 |
Organizations that are actively seeking individuals with a valid driver license and current insurance who are willing, on a voluntary basis without remuneration, to provide transportation or transportation related services in the aftermath of a disaster or other emergency. |
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| Disaster Related Veterinary Services |
TH-2600.1600-200 |
Programs that go into areas that have been devastated by a major disaster or widespread emergency and set up temporary facilities for evaluating and treating animals who have been injured during the incident. |
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| Disaster Related Volunteer Preparedness/Mobilization Programs |
TH-1700.1910 |
Programs, primarily national in scope, that work to recruit, prepare, mobilize and/or coordinate the activities of local citizens who are willing to volunteer and help their communities in local emergencies or times of widespread disaster. The programs engage individuals in volunteer activities that support organizations responsible for issuing alerts, advisories and warnings to inform the public of an impending event; first responders; disaster relief groups; community safety organizations including local law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services; and other groups that have emergency management responsibilities during the prevention, mitigation, response, relief and recovery phases of a disaster. |
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| Disaster Relief Services |
TH-2600 |
Programs that facilitate the exchange of information and/or provide short-term assistance, usually in the form of food, clothing, blankets, temporary shelter, furnishings, small appliances or temporary financial aid, for people who have suffered injuries or incurred losses due to a major disaster or large-scale emergency that disrupts the normal functioning of a community. The objective of disaster relief is to help individuals sustain their lives during the immediate aftermath of the event. NOTE: "Disaster Relief" is a category of services utilized by community human services agencies involved in disaster work. Government organizations do not recognize disaster relief as a formal part of the disaster cycle. Most of the services classified as disaster relief are considered by government to be part of disaster recovery and a few (e.g., disaster welfare inquiries) are categorized as disaster response. |
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