Rhode Island Resource Directory
A Guide to Services Associated with RI 2-1-1
Disaster Services Code: TH Public and private programs that provide emergency planning, preparedness, mitigation, response, relief and/or recovery services prior to, during and after a major fire, flood, hurricane, earthquake, tornado, tsunami, volcanic eruption, landslide, mudslide, snowstorm, drought, famine, explosion or nuclear accident, the outbreak of civil unrest, or other large-scale emergency of natural or human origin that disrupts the normal functioning of a community; or a localized incident such as a house fire which has made residents homeless. There are four recognized phases of disaster work: preparedness, mitigation, response and recovery. Many community agencies add disaster relief as a phase during response and early recovery. See Also: Emergency Management Associations (TN-1870) Foreign Disaster Services (TL-3650.2000) Disaster/Emergency Services Volunteer Opportunities (PX-1900) Disaster Related Bereavement Support Groups (PN-8100.1000-180) Public Safety (JR) Links: |