Government Agencies
Community Agencies
The North Carolina Lions have established a partnership with the Division of Emergency Management to ensure that individuals and families have access to the full range of state and federal programs available in the aftermath of a disaster.
Individual Assistance Program
National Threat Level
Through the Individual Assistance Program, the North Carolina Lions will provide disaster preparedness and assistance through outreach, assisting at recovery centers, canvassing communities, distributing educational materials, and preparing and distributing emergency preparedness kits.
Ken Kennedy, a FEMA Human Services Specialist, discusses disaster recovery programs with applicants at the Disaster Recovery Center in Rocky Mount. FEMA opened several Disaster Recovery Centers in the hardest hit areas of North Carolina, in the wake of Hurricane Floyd. Lions from across North Carolina will volunteer their time to work in Disaster Recovery Centers.
Lions International
To assist Lions in helping their communities following a nature-related disaster, Lions Clubs International will provide an emergency grant of up to $10,000 to affected districts in North Carolina. The funds are used for meeting immediate needs such as food, water, clothing and medical supplies.
Volunteer
The North Carolina Lions are looking for volunteers that are willing to serve on our Individual Assistance Team. If you would like to be a part of this endeavor, you are required to complete an on-line training course offered by the National Incident Management System (NIMS) through FEMA. Additional training will be required after receiving FEMA certification.
IS 100
Introduction to Incident Command System
IS 200
Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS 700
Introduction National Incident Management System
Contacts
China Earthquake
Disaster Relief
Individuals or Lions Clubs wishing to make a tax deductible contribution to aid in LCIF's disaster relief programs, please send your contribution to:
LCIF
300 W. 22nd St., Oak Brook, IL 60523
Make the check payable to LCIF and write "Lions China Earthquake Disaster Relief Fund" in the memo field. Attention
Donor Services.
Make a credit card donation with a MasterCard, Visa or American Express by calling LCIF at 630-571-5466, ext. 517 or 581.
Call between
8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CST Monday-Friday
www.northcarolinalions.org
