Partners

In addition to programmatic developments, advancements have been made in strengthening collaboration and coordination among the whole community partners. One element of that progress is the work of FEMA, the American Red Cross, and National VOAD to guide the development of a national mass care strategy and support its implementation.

This strategy will support a wider dialogue with local, state, tribal, and national mass care stakeholders, including nongovernmental organizations, community-based and emergency management agencies, advocacy groups, and the private sector regarding the implementation of a comprehensive set of recommended courses of action for strengthening our national mass care capabilities.

Whole Community

Develop a whole community initiative by engaging mass care stakeholders from all sectors, including all levels of government and private and non-governmental organizations to provide consistent and quality mass care services to disaster survivors by adopting indicators, identifying organizational gaps and limitations, assessing each organization’s gaps and limitations, and establishing a collaborative effort in order to overcome obstacles for success.

Non-profit

Voluntary organizations

Faith-based organizations

Community-based organizations

Foundations

Professional associations

Academic institutions

Private sector

Chambers of commerce

Businesses

Professional groups

Other for-profit organizations

Government

Local

State

Tribal

Territories and Commonwealths

Federal

Public Sector

Individuals with specific skills (e.g., chefs, nurses, early childhood development specialists, veterinarians)

Unions

Spontaneous volunteers

Community members

Mass Care Partners (Based on Emergency Support Function #6 – Mass Care, Emergency Assistance, Temporary Housing, and Human Services Annex, 2016)