Mission and Purpose

MISSION

The National Mass Care Strategy provides a unified approach to the delivery of mass care services by establishing common goals, fostering inclusive collaborative planning and identifying resource needs to build the national mass care capacity engaging the whole community including under-served and vulnerable populations. The National Mass Care Strategy focuses on:

  • Sheltering
  • Feeding
  • Distribution of Emergency Supplies
  • Reunification Services
  • Mass Evacuee Support
  • Household Pets, Service Animals, and Assistance Animals
  • Accessibility and Inclusive Resources
  • COVID-19 Resources
  • National Mass Care Exercise

Purpose

During times of emergency and disasters, mass care provides emergency relief and services to the community as a whole. To best address these needs, a National Mass Care Strategy has been developed through a collaborative process led by the American Red Cross, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster. The National Mass Care Strategy:

  • Provides a framework to enhance coordination, pool expertise, and strengthen the response capacity of mass care throughout the nation
  • Establishes common goals, fosters collaborative planning, and identifies resource needs to build national mass care capability
  • Provides educational tools and resources
  • Establishes common technology, terminology, and standards

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