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The overwhelming devastation that Hurricane Katrina has wrought in the Gulf affects us all. Certainly, it affects those who live in the region, their loved ones, friends, and patients most profoundly. Those of us buffered from the storm, however, are not untouched. We are touched-we should be touched- by the plight of those who are struggling and suffering in the wake of this disaster. Among the hardest hit are the elderly, as news stories and photos attest.
The American Geriatrics Society Foundation for Health in Aging has assembled the following information to assist the public to learn what they can do to help with the Hurricane Katrina Relief efforts of Hurricane Katrina and how they can prepare themselves to help in future situations.
Hurricane Katrina: New Resources and Announcements
- In response to the devastation and displacement caused by Hurricane Katrina, HEALTHeCAREERS Network, in cooperation with AGS and AGS Career Connection has created a Web site dedicated to this and other volunteer, disaster and emergency relief efforts. This site provides critical information to and for healthcare professionals who both need and would like to provide assistance. Click Here
- CMS has announced that Victims of Katrina will retain their Medicaid, SCHIP and Medicare coverage across state lines. Visit www.cms.hhs.gov/katrina/.
- The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has a webpage on Hurricane Preparedness and Response. Visit http://www.bt.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes
USA Freedom Corps
Phone: 1-877-USA-CORPS
Website: http://www.usafreedomcorps.gov/
Resources for volunteers, organizations and businesses and educators
American Red Cross
Website: http://www.redcross.org/services/volunteer/
United States Department of Health and Human Services
https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov/
The Office of The Surgeon General and the Office of Public Health Emergency Preparedness are in the process of
mobilizing and identifying healthcare professionals and relief personnel to assist in Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.
American Nursing Association
Website: http://www.ana.org/news/disaster/katrina.htm
Note: Compiling contact information for national and state agencies seeking volunteer nurses.
National Association for Home Care and Hospice
Phone: (202) 547-7424
Website: http://www.nahc.org
Service Description: Organizing volunteer health care workers to go to the affected areas.
Contact person for volunteers: Barbara Citarella at rbc@netstep.com
United States Dept of Health and Human Services
Phone: 866-528-6334
Website: https://volunteer.ccrf.hhs.gov/
Note: Seeking volunteer health care professionals
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/donate/donate.html
Mercy Corps
www.mercycorps.org
FEMA List of Charities That Are Helping Locally
www.fema.gov
Network for Good
www.networkforgood.org
Charity Navigator
www.charitynavigator.org
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