Resource List

ADVENTIST COMMUNITY SERVICES

SERVICES: Five community centers located in Great Bend, Hutchinson, Kansas City, Pittsburgh, and Wichita where clothing, food, and other limited assistance is available free of charge to the community. In addition these centers act as referral agencies to place clients into contact with other agencies who can provide additional assistance. In times of disasters, Adventist Community Services is on location to assist in distributing clothing, food, and other help in cooperation with other agencies. All services provided are at no charge to the recipient. HEADQUARTERS:

Kansas-Nebraska Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists
3440 Urish Road Topeka, Kansas 66614
B: (785) 478-4726

DIRECTOR:

John Treolo
3440 Urish Road
Topeka, Kansas 66614

B: (785) 478-4726
C: (785) 213-0240
F: (785) 478-1000
H: (785) 554-5789
E: jtreolo@ks-ne.org

DISASTER RESPONSE COORDINATOR:

Jacque Riese
5430 Covey Ct.
Lincoln, Nebraska 68516-1839
B: 402 483-5954
E: jktnjns@aol.com
U: http://www.adventist.communityservices.org/

Updated: 3/15/2001 Back to Top

AGRICULTURE MEDIATION
(FORMALLY: FARMERS ASSISTANCE COUNSELING AND TRAINING SERVICE [FACTS])

No cost information and referral service through a toll free hotline for Kansas farmers, ranchers, agribusiness persons and their families. Through a team management approach the FACTS staff provides confidential assistance from a staff in the areas of: financial, legal, family needs, emotional counseling, crisis intervention, employment retraining, mediation (family and farmer/ creditor), agriculture related flood and weather related disaster information. CONTACT:

Forrest Buhler
2A Edwards Hall, KSU
Manhattan, Kansas 66506
B: (785) 532-6958
24-hour #: (800) 321-3276
F: (785) 532-6532

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

AMERICAN BAPTIST CHURCH

Provided $6,000 to local churches from the Kansas Counties of Atchison, Sedgwick, Doniphan and Wyandotte, for non-denominational family assistance in the '93 Midwest Floods. CONTACT:

Art Jaggard
1013 S 29th
Parsons Ks 67357
H: (316) 421-1922
B: (316) 421-1922

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

AMERICAN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN CHURCH GENERAL CONFERENCE (AECCGC)

CHRISTIAN DISASTER RESPONSE

Christian Disaster Response is an international, interdenominational organization headed by the American Evangelical Christian Church - General Conference (AECC). Response includes assessment of damage and needs, mass care kitchens and relief of other immediate needs. AECC works with Church World Services to provide direct assistance with unmet needs. Christian Disaster Response also provides pastoral training and training for churches in damage and needs assessment. CONTACT:

Mike Beckett
919 SW Kent Pl
Topeka, Kansas 66606-2345
H: (785) 273-6710
F: (785) 273-9578
U: http://www.cdresponse.org/homepage.htm

Updated: 9-18-96 Back to Top

AMERICAN RADIO RELAY LEAGUE

There are 450,000 amateur radio operations in the United States. Most Local clubs are affiliated with the Amateur Radio League. They provide services in Disaster Preparedness, Emergency Communications, and Public Service Communications. Relays are made by radio contact. The cycle goes daily. During a disaster communications are provided 24-hours a day. Chain of command is local emergency operations center, district emergency operations center and state emergency management operations center. CONTACT:

Joseph Plankinton, Emergency Communications Coordinator
314 NE Sumner
Topeka, Ks 66616
B: (785) 296-2231
H: (785) 233-0072
F: (785) 296-2526
E: joseph@dtmrc.wpo.state.ks.us
U: http://www.arrl.org/

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AMERICAN RED CROSS

The disaster program includes: Feeding, Sheltering, Disaster Assessment are the immediate response activities. Subsequently, those affected may qualify for items such as personal hygiene items, food, clothing, emergency medical items, minor building repairs, laundry and cleaning supplies, rent and deposit, temporary motel expense, and bedding. American Red Cross will provide for client interviewers, information and referrals to other response organizations. Amercian Red Cross also provides blood and blood products throughout the disaster areas. Finally, services may be provided through traditional settings such as shelters and service centers, but may also be conducted during outreach visits, home visits, toll-free call centers, and other settings throughout the affected areas. Collaboration with both government and voluntary agencies is part of the response of the American Red Cross Disaster Program. CONTACTS:

Darla Hesse
Manager, Disaster Response and Planning
Midway-Kansas Chapter
American Red Cross
1900 E Douglas
PO Box 3726
Wichita, Kansas 67201
B: (316) 219-4051
F: (316) 219-4006
24 hour # B: (316) 219-4000
E: hesseda@usa.redcross.org
 
Sharon Powell-Quincy
State Relations Disaster Liaison
American Red Cross
1420 Garland
Wichita, Kansas 67203
B: (316) 262-1886
F: (316) 219-4006
E: quincys@usa.redcross.org
U: http://www.redcross.org/

Updated: 06/12/2006 Back to Top

ANGEL FLIGHT CENTRAL

As Angel Flight flies throughout the country, it would be appropriate to have us listed on all listings with VOAD as a resource.  Not only to assist victims who need to be transported long distances out of disaster area but also for key personnel to be transported into a site who would not otherwise be able to drive.  We would determine feasibility of each request as received.

Brenda Champagne
Operations Director
B: (816) 421-2300
P: (800) 474-9464 ext 2
E: Brenda@angelflightcentral.org

Updated: 7/13/2007 Back to Top

ANIMAL ASSISTED CRISIS RESPONSE

MISSION: To assist in the safe and effective emotional rescue, recovery, and on-going support to individuals and responders who have been affected by crisis and disaster

Carolyn Buono & Riley
Certified Crisis Response Team #1037
2510 SW Staffordshire Rd
Topeka, KS 66614
B: (785) 350-3111 x53411
C: (785) 633-3678
E: Buonocw@cox.net
Website: www.animalassistedcrisisresponse.org

Updated: 12/06/2007 Back to Top

CATHOLIC CHARITIES WICHITA

MISSION: Demonstrate the gospel values of love and justice through service, education, advocacy and collaboration. TYPE OF SERVICE: Emergency services - utilities, food, case management, Domestic violence shelter and outreach, Family homelessness shelter, Work with seniors and disabilities, Immigration and refugee services, and Counseling serivces. RESOURCES: Case management, financial assistance, and counseling services.

Mary Beth Steiner
Director Program Services
437 N. Topeka
Wichita, KS 67202
B: (316) 264-8344 ext. 230
C: (316) 519-4187
F: (316) 264-4442
E: msteiner@wkscatholiccharities.org

Updated: 3/29/2007 Back to Top

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC.

PURPOSE: To assist the local parish churches within a 21 county boundary of Eastern Kansas including Kansas City, Lawrence, Olathe, Leavenworth, Topeka, and Emporia; to cooperate in times of emergency with other religious partners. RESPONSE: Individual parish churches are encouraged to respond in the event of a local disaster. Catholic Charities works ecumenically with other churches to provide follow-up counseling, and seek to provide volunteers for existing disaster relief. To provide assistance (limited from regular funding sources) with food, rent and utilities. Parish churches can provide halls, meeting rooms and gymnasiums with shower facilities for disaster victims. Standard, everyday Emergency Assistance locations are provided in Kansas City, Merriam, Olathe, Leavenworth, Lawrence, and Topeka. CONTACT:

Dan Pope 2220 Central Ave
Kansas City, Kansas 66102
H: (913) 621-1504
F: (913) 621-4507
U: http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

CATHOLIC URBAN PROGRAMS

Mission: To Reach out to those who are stuggeling from disasters natural, disasters man made.
Type of Service: Emergency food, shelter, clothing, housing, utilities, and medicines.
Resources: Donations, and Grants

Joseph Hubbard
Coordinator
771 Vogel Pl.
E. St. Louis, IL 62205
B: (618) 398-5616
H: (618) 398-5616
F: (618) 274-4659
P: (816) 325-1036
E: cup@diobelle.org

Updated: 3/29/2007 Back to Top

CHRISTIAN REFORMED WORLD RELIEF COMMITTEE
Disaster Response Services (DRS)

Purpose
DRS, a ministry of the Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, was created to help the survivors of disasters in North America solve their disaster-related problems and be restored to self-sufficiency as soon as possible. DRS focuses on the long-term recovery of survivors, but also addresses short-term and emergency needs when disasters near-catastrophic in size and scope. DRS's help is given through volunteers, and is directed to the poorest and most vulnerable households affected by the disaster. DRS always seeks to work in partnership with and under the day-to-day guidance of an alliance of Christian churches in the affected area, usually referred to as an "Interfaith." Services
* Rapid Response - Assistance with immediate needs, including clean-up, temporary repair.
* Early Assessment - An initial determination of the steps necessary for recovery.
* Advocacy - Supportive listening, information sharing, assistance in problem-solving.
* Needs Assessment
    - Interviewing survivors, prioritizing needs on behalf of an Interfaith or
       other community organization.
* Long-term Recovery - Major repair, minor repair and rebuilding of homes.
* Training and Other Support for Partner Organizations, including
    American Red Cross
    Church World Service
    National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
    Cooperative Disaster Child Care
    Reformed Church of America, and
    Diaconal Conferences (regional service groups) of the Christian Reformed Church. Management Personnel DRS's core of well-trained volunteer managers makes it possible for services to be provided to a variety of locations and for extended periods. This group provides leadership for other volunteers. Depending on their interest and gifts, managers receive regular training in:
1) Early Response Management;
2) Early Assessment;
3) On-Site Management;
4) Needs Assessment Supervision;
5) Advocacy Supervision; and
6) Construction Supervision.
 

CONTACT:

Updated: 11/21/96 Back to Top

CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN

The Disaster Response Program is a service ministry administered by the Church of the Brethren Board. The primary purpose of the program is to provide clean-up and rebuilding assistance, through the use of volunteer labor, to persons in need following a major disaster. The program gives priority to assisting the poor, the elderly, and the handicapped. The Church of the Brethren is organized in 24 districts within the continental United States and has disaster response coordinators in each district. CONTACT:

Larry L. Ditmars
1464 Rainbow Rd.
Washington, Kansas 66968-8673
B: (785) 325-2866
E: brotherbear2188@aol.com

Stanley J. Noffsinger
500 Main St. / PO Box 188
New Windsor, Maryland 21776
B: (800) 451-4407
E: ersm_gb@brethren.org
U: http://www.brethren.org

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

CHURCH OF GOD IN CHRIST, MENNONITES

During the 1993 Midwest Floods a building crew from Franklin, Louisiana transferred from their Hurricane Andrew operation to Kansas. They were available to take referrals for repairs from American Red Cross. CONTACT:

Don Becker
4706 CC RD
Copeland, Ks 67837
H: (316) 846-2896
B: (316) 367-8206

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

CHURCH WORLD SERVICE

In the 1993 Midwest Floods 400 blankets and 350 health kits were provided to the Salvation Army for distribution in Manhattan, Junction City and other locations. Assisted with response capabilities of ecumenical organizations. Provided initial grants of $5,000 to churches and Interfaiths throughout the affected areas. CWS operated an information update hotline for their activities. CONTACT:

Linda Kemp
2905 1/2 SW 29th
Topeka, Kansas 66614-2003
B: (785) 272-8322
F: (785) 271-5186 Cherri Baer
Kansas Disaster Consultant
1814 E. 14th
Winfield, Kansas 67156
H: (620) 221-3678
C: (316) 215-2440
bcbaer@kcisp.net Linda Reed-Brown
Regional Disaster Response Coordinator
3009 David Drive
Columbia, Missouri 65202
B: (573) 474-3332
H: (573) 642-9326
F: (573) 474-6898
E: linda.reedbrown@gte.net
U: http://bruno.ncccusa.org/CWS/emre/

Updated: 3/15/2001 Back to Top

CIVIL AIR PATROL

SERVICES: Civil Air Patrol(CAP) provides emergency services in three main areas; Search and Rescue, Disaster Relief, and Civil Defense. CAP personnel and equipment may not be used in conjunction with law enforcement other than in a passive role (i.e. no manhunts or aerial surveillance of criminal activity). SEARCH & RESCUE: CAP personnel and equipment can be used to locate almost any search objective. Using light air-craft for large areas and hard to reach areas. Combined with ground teams in off road vehicles and with trained medical personnel on board to assist in rescue once the objective is located. DISASTER RELIEF: CAP personnel and equipment may be utilized in any role necessary during disaster relief operations including: Aerial Survey and Assessment, Airlift of personnel and equipment to disaster site, Ground survey and damage assessment, site control, clean up efforts, emergency communications link, etc. CIVIL DEFENSE: CAP has trained Radiological Monitors and can perform both ground and aerial monitoring. CAP personnel are trained in procedures for decontamination of men and equipment. All CAP members are currently being trained to the awareness level of hazardous material incident response. CONTACT:

Col. Tim Hansen
Wing Commander
9815 Quarry Road
Milford, Kansas 66514-9197
B: (785) 825-0009
H: (785) 238-8492
P: (800) 747-8942 then 238-5141 Lt. Col. Ron Williams
Vice Wing Commander
149 Seitz Drive
Salina, Kansas 67401
H: (785) 825-7645
P: (785) 822-9396 Lt. Col. George M. Boyd
Chief of Staff
1050 South Beech Street
Wichita, Kansas 67207-3725
H: (316) 684-7158
P: (316) 757-2086

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

DISASTER CHILD CARE

Offers child care at the FEMA/State DAC locations CONTACT:

Roy Winter, Coordinator
Emergency Response/Service Ministries
601 Main St. / PO Box 188
New Windsor, Maryland 21776-0188
B: (800) 451-4407
E: ersm_gb@brethren.org
U: http://www.brethren.org

Updated: 7/15/2001 Back to Top

DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS

In the 1993 Midwest Floods they offered assistance to flood victims (Veterans) that received an injury during wartime. The assistance was in the form of $250 grant. The grant could not duplicate other assistance that was available. CONTACT: Confirm!

John Richards, Supervisor VA Hospital
DAV Rm 112
5500 E Kellogg
Wichita, Ks 67218
B: (316) 688-6722
F: (316) 688-6780

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DIVISION OF WATER RESOURCES - KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

CONTACT:

Sam Sunderraj
109 SW 9th St
Topeka, Kansas 66612
B: (785) 296-3083
F: (785) 296-1176
U: http://www.ink.org/public/kda/dwr/index.html

Updated: 3/15/2001 Back to Top

FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA)

Under the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 (Public Law 93-288), and by delegation under Executive Order 12148, FEMA is assigned authority to administer the Disaster Relief Act of 1974 for the president. Further, Section 303(a) and (b) (3) of the Act provides for the appointment, immediately upon the President's declaration of a major disaster, of a Federal Coordinating Office (FCO), one of whose functions is to coordinate the administration of relief activities of disaster assistance organizations which agree to operate under his/her advice of direction. Section 312 (a) of the Act also provides that, following a major disaster declaration, Federal agencies may utilize the personnel and facilities of other relief or disaster assistance organizations in the distribution of medicine, food, supplies, or other items, and in the restoration, rehabilitation, or reconstruction of community services and essential facilities whenever the FEMA director finds that such utilization is necessary. CONTACT:

Bernadette Frerker
Special Representative
FEMA Region VII 2323
Grand Blvd Ste 900
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
B: (816) 283-7038
E: bernadette_frerker@fema.gov

Updated: 3/15/2001 Back to Top

HARVESTERS

During the 1993 Midwest Floods 1.2 million pounds of food items were donated for the Kansas / Missouri disaster relief operation. Other donated items were stored in warehouses until an agency was identified that could use them. CONTACT:

Chris Osterberg, Sr. 1811 N Topping
Kansas City, Missouri 64120
B: (816) 231-3173 x 138
C: (816) 668-8670
F: (816) 231-7044

Updated: 6/26/03 Back to Top

HEART TO HEART, INTERNATIONAL

During the 1993 Midwest Floods volunteers ranging in age from 25-75 , were recruited for cleanup. A volunteer run phone bank was used for the recruitment. CONTACT:

Shannon Davies
Operations Manager
13849 S Murlen
Olathe, Kansas 66062
B: (913) 764-5200
F: (913) 764-3527
E: shannon.davies@hearttoheart.org

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

INTER/SERVE

During the 1993 Midwest Floods Inter/Serve assisted residents of Doniphan County Kansas and St. Joseph, MO. They received referrals from the St. Joseph's American Red Cross service centers. They helped elderly and disabled occupied homes. 31 homes were cleaned and a volunteer crew cleaned the Elwood senior center. The process for cleaning homes was: mud and debris removal, power washing walls, floors and ceilings and drying. Tools were provided by FEMA. CONTACT:

David Howery P.O. Box 4038
St. Joseph, Missouri 64505
B: (816) 238-4511
F: (816) 238-3274
E: dhowery@ponyexpress.net

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

KANSAS ALL-HAZARDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROGRAM (KAHBH)

MISSION: KAHBH provides statewide organization and coordination for behavioral health response to disasters and other all-hazards events in Kansas. Funded through a contract b/w KDHE and SRS. TYPE OF SERVICE: Behavioral Health Services thoughout Kansas. Resource identification and collection, Training and education for behavioral health crisis counseling, Development for ANNEX to KEOP, KAHBH plan, and procedural manual, Statewide network recruitment and coordination, and Preparedness, response, recovery activiites related to behavioral health.

Briana Nelson Goff, PHD
Program Coordinator
238 Campus Creek Complex
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506
B: (785) 532-1490
F: (785) 532-6523
C: (785) 456-5396
E: kahbh@ksu.edu
U: http://www.ksu.edu/kahbh

Updated: 3/29/2007 Back to Top

KANSAS AMERICAN LEGION

CONTACT:

Charles Yunker 1314 Topeka Ave
Topeka, Kansas 66612
(785) 232-9315

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

KANSAS DEPARTMENT ON AGING

The Kansas Department on Aging (KDOA) funds 11 area agency offices in Kansas that provide services to older persons, when a disaster occurs. KDOA shares information with FEMA and Emergency Preparedness. After an assessment has been made KDOA takes the necessary steps to assist the elderly. CONTACT:

Mike Hammond
Public Information Officer
New England Building
503 S Kansas Ave
Topeka Ks 66603
B: (800) 432-3535
B: (785) 296-4986
F: (785) 296-0256
E: mikeh@aging.state.ks.us
U: http://www.k4s.org/kdoa

Updated: 4/2/2001 Back to Top

KANSAS CITIZEN CORPS

Cheryl Reitmeyer
Citizen Corps Coordinator
3417 SE California Avenue
Topeka, KS 66605
H: (785) 266-2040
C: (785) 383-4802
E: cherylr@cox.net

Updated: 01/25/2008Back to Top

KANSAS DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Coordinates disaster activities for the state of Kansas. Liaison for the voluntary agencies and the state of Kansas. CONTACT:

Devan Tucking-Strickler
2800 S Topeka
Topeka, Kansas 66611-1287
B: (785) 274-1596
F: (785) 274-1426
E: devan.tucking@tag.ks.gov
U: http://www.kansas.gov/kdem

Updated: 01/25/2008Back to Top

KANSAS ECUMENICAL MINISTRIES

Coordinates joint work among Kansas churches. During the 1993 Midwest Floods provided leadership in the formation of a statewide unmet needs committee under the name of Kansas Interfaith Disaster Response (KIDR) which met regularly to address the unmet needs of people living in Kansas affected by the 1993 Midwest Floods. Provided assistance through grants and vouchers. Commitment to long-term recovery, serving unmet needs. Center of collaboration for resource materials, volunteers, and supportive services initiated by the faith community. CONTACT:

Dr. Joe M. Hendrixson
5833 SW 29^th Street
Topeka, Kansas 66614-2499
B: (785) 272-9531 or (888) 241-1433
F: (785) 272-9533
E: Joe_Hendrixson@ecunet.org

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

KANSAS FOODBANK

Brian Walker
President & CEO
1919 East Douglas
Wichita, KS 67211
B: (316) 265-4421
H: (316) 283-2798
F: (316) 265-9747
C: (316) 209-1352
E: Kansasfb@subell.net
U: https://ksfoodbank.org

Updated: 3/29/07 Back to Top

KANSAS FUNERAL DIRECTORS AND EMBALMERS ASSOCIATION

The role of the Kansas Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association during a disaster is to provide mortuary services. This will involve assisting the Disaster Coroner in any way requested. Responsibilities may include setting up, staffing and supplying a temporary morgue site, assisting in the identification of victims, acting as a liaison with families, providing notification of death and handling the release and transportation of bodies to the funeral home of the family's choice. CONTACT:

Pamela Scott
Executive Director
1200 Kansas Ave
Topeka, Ks 66601
B: (785) 232-7789
F: (785) 232-7791

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

KANSAS HOUSING RESOURCES CORPORATION

The Kansas Housing Resources Corporation mission is to enhance Kansas communities with housing opportunities. This goal is achieved through using a variety of strategies and approaches, including increasing homeownership opportunities, leveraging the construction of more affordable rental housing, preserving existing housing through rehabilitation, promoting energy efficiency improvements for owner-occupied and rental housing, providing affordable housing through rent assistance to low-income families and senior citizens, and creating housing opportunities for previously underserved persons and communities.  

Sheila Robles
611 S. Kansas Avenue, Ste. 300
Topeka, KS 66603-3803
B: (785) 296-1134
F: (785) 296-8985
srobles@kshousingcorp.org

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

KANSAS OFFICE FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

Temporary federal funding of flood relief activities. Program dates: 2/94-3/95. Flood relief activities include: 18 VISTA volunteers placed in local agencies working on flood relief (Manhattan, Topeka, Lawrence and Kansas City) . Also 2 youth corps of 15 youth each to work on flood clean-up activities. Flood clean-up crews provide labor only, possible volunteer coordination activities through VISTA program. CONTACT:

Patricia Kells
P.O. Box 889
Topeka, Kansas 66601
B: (785) 234-1423
F: (785) 234-1429

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

KANSAS SEARCH AND RESCUE DOG ASSOCIATION

CONTACT:

Sandi Stelz
Deputy Directory, Southern Region
2640 S. 218th St. West
Goddard, Kansas 67052
H: (316) 794-2481
P: (316) 695-7179
C: (316) 650-3603
E: slstelz@aol.com

or

Joseph Fehrenbacher
Duty Officer
Kansas Search and Rescue Dog Association
3438 Hiram
Wichita, Kansas 67217-2148
H: (316) 946-0114
C: (316) 993-0096
P: (316) 577-1769
E: k9scout@cox.net

Alphanumeric Emergency Call-Out Pagers
P: (316) 631-8706 Southern Region
P: (785) 575-2237 Northern Region

KSARDA Web-Site

U: http://www.inlandnet.net/~ksk9sar
U: http://www.ksarda.org

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KANSAS STATE ANIMAL RESPONSE TEAM

Mission: Provide disaster response for any animal, any disaster, anywhere. Type of Service: Education, volunteer training, and resource development.

Christen Skaer
Executive Director
404 S. Edgemoor, Building 100
Wichita, KS 67218-1632
B: (316) 683-4641
F: (316) 683-0817
C: (316) 619-1723
H: (316) 686-5991
E: clskaer@aol.com
http://www.kssart.org

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KSU EXTENSION

KSU Extension provides education, information and referral to Kansas through its three-tier network. Extension educators are based in every Kansas county to provide education and information on issues of family life, human development, agriculture, community development, youth development and a wide variety of other areas. State Extension specialists develop educational programs for statewide use as well as cooperate with the national (and international) Extension system based in all Land Grant Universities. In cases of disaster recovery and response, KSU Extension provides coordination for Crisis Counseling Projects that address disaster-related mental health needs, provides on-site analysis for affected farms and develops/disseminates disaster-related information specific to Kansas. CONTACT:

Elaine Johannes
Kansas State University
Extension Community Health
148 Waters Hall
Manhattan, Ks 66506
B: (785) 532-7750
F: (785) 532-7733

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

LUTHERAN DISASTER RESPONSE

When a major disaster occurs, our response may include: trained staff available to help congregations, groups, and agencies, direct services and case management, grants to individuals and families in need; Farm family assistance (grants, seeds, information), rebuilding assistance (supplies, materials, volunteers), individual and family counsel, education/workshops (loss, care, prevention, legislative, farm assistance, mitigation, economic recovery, land reclamation) and assistance with unmet needs. Volunteer coordination; facilities, expertise and resources and trained consultants. Other resources available include: staff assistance to people in need, national network, consultation and referral, grants up to 500, volunteer recruitment, and a commitment to long term recovery as well as emergency and immediate response, Children's recovery resources and care, Camp Noah for children affected by disaster. CONTACT:

Christine Iverson
1515 N 3rd
Atchison, Kansas 66002
H: (913) 367-0256
F: (913) 367-0256
E: CHRISTINE.IVERSON@ECUNET.ORG
U: http://www.elca.org/disaster

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE

Mennonite Disaster Service is an ALL volunteer organization. They respond to disasters with volunteers as calls for help are received. Services offered include: clean up after natural disasters and fires, some repair work on damaged buildings and assistance in rebuilding buildings, fences, ect.. Equipment provided include: bus for on-site command center, radios for communication between work site and command centers, chain saws, pumps, and high pressure washers. Geographical boundaries are within the state of Kansas but if a request comes from Regional or National Headquarters volunteers may be sent to other states or areas. CONTACT:

Gordon and Mary Unruh
582 Frontier Road
McPherson, KS 67460
H: (620) 834-2319
MDS: 620 327-9950
E: glunruh@ourtownusa.net
U: http://www.menno-disaster-service.org/

Updated: 7/2/03 Back to Top

MO-KAN REGIONAL FOOD BANK - SECOND HARVEST

The characteristics of our plan are: commitment, cooperation, compassion and reflection. A statement of understanding has been developed between Second Harvest food banks and the American Red Cross which encourages both organizations to work together on disaster relief activities. Highlights of this statement are as follows: Cooperation in communication to ensure a consistent, coordinated message to the media and public; Referral by Red Cross of offers of food and essential non-food items to Second Harvest for allocation and distribution; Supplying Red Cross mass care facilities with products and providing holding facilities as needed and as possible, by food banks; Food Banks taking the lead in coordinating local, spontaneous, individual donations of food in community food drives and in coordinating the pick-up, sorting and storage of such food; Reimbursement of expenses directly and indirectly incurred by Food Banks in disaster assistance activities by the Red Cross, rates negotiated at the time of each operation; Assistance by the Red Cross for Food Banks in reaching rural areas. CONTACT:

Jason Clark
915 Douglas/PO Box 6527
St. Joseph, Missouri 64505
B: (816) 364-4442
24-hour # (816) 279-2325
F: (816) 364-6404
U: http://www.secondharvest.org/

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

NAZARENE COMMUNITY MINISTRIES

CONTACT:

Richard Sowder
6401 The Paseo
Kansas City, Missouri 64131
B: (816) 333-7000 X 2421
H: (816) 822-9071
U: http://ndr.nazarene.org/

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

NEK-CAP, INC (NORTHEST KANSAS COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM)

Mission: "NEK-CAP, Inc. is committed to helping people thrive now and ending poverty for future generations." Type of Service: Head Start, Early Head Start, Community Services, Weatherization, Housing, Food Pantries, HUD Section 8, Self-Sufficiency Programs, Child & Adult Care Food Program.

Ms. Lu Hangley
Executive Director
1260 220th Street
PO Box 380
Hiawatha, KS 66434
B: (785) 742-2222 Ext. 240
F: (785) 742-2164
H: (785) 742-2006
C: (785) 741-1667
E: lhangley@nekcap.org
U: http://www.nekcap.org

Updated: 3/29/2007 Back to Top

NOAH'S CRISIS RESPONSE DOGS

CONTACT:

Kansas Chapter
12821 W. 101st Street
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
(913) 486-3708

Updated: 11/03/04 Back to Top

NVOAD LIAISON

CONTACT:

John Gavin
14253 Ballinger Terrace
Burtonsville, Maryland 20866
B: (301) 390-2119
E: jgavin2@starpoint.net
U: http://www.nvoad.org/

Updated: 9/18/96 Back to Top

PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA

CONTACT:

Sandy Kittrell
5500 E Kellogg, Bldg 61 Rm109
Wichita, Kansas 67218
B: (316) 688-6875
F: (316) 688-6813

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

Pottawatomie & Wabaunsee County Animal Response Team

Mission: To provide for the humane care of animals in disasters.
Type of Service: Disaster Animal Response. PAWCART is a support network of animal and agricultural resources with the purpose of coordinating and providing those resources for training, mitigation, planning, mobilization, response, and recovery related to emergency incidents primarily, but not limited to, Pottawatomie and Wabaunsee Counties in Kansas.

Aleah Mahan
Executive Director
1088 James St.
Paxico, KS 66526
B: (785) 220-3242
H: (785) 636-5150
E: pawcart@yahoo.com
U: http://www.paws2love-pawcart.com

 

Updated: 3/29/2007 Back to Top

 

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (U.S.A.)

The Synod of Mid-America acts as a liaison among its presbyteries and between its presbyteries and the national church. It enables conversations about flows of goods and services and publicizes needs in the areas effected. Resources available include Seeds of Hope and appliance vouchers. CONTACT:

Rev. John Williams
Executive Director
6400 Glenwood, Ste 111
Overland Park, Kansas 66202
B: (913) 384-3020
F: (913) 384-0612
U: http://www.pcusa.org/pcusa/wmd/pda/index.html

Updated: 9/12/96 Back to Top

REACT

CONTACT:

Ron O. Mays
Air Capital REACT
800 Daisy Lane
Andover, Kansas 67230
H: (316) 733-4725
B: (316) 264-5005
E: aircapreact@advcom.net
U: http://www.reactintl.org/

Updated: 4/8/2001 Back to Top

ROBERT J. DOLE VA MEDICAL CENTER

Mission: To improve the health and well being of the veterans we are honored to serve.
Service: Assist veterans affected by disasters

SALVATION ARMY TEAM EMERGENCY RADIO NETWORK [S.A.T.E.R.N.]

Mission: Support The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services with communications, in any location, between any agency to enable disaster response to function as needed. Type of Service: Amateur Radio communications via radio or any other mode as needed. Resources: Volunteer membership as of January 1, 2008 is172 in the State of Kansas.

June Jeffers
Kansas State Coordinator
1199 E. Santa Fe #142
Gardner, KS 66030
H: (913) 856-8674

E: KSSATERN@kc.rr.com
U: http://home.kcc.rr.com/saternkansas

Updated: 2/6/2008 Back to Top

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Services in the Archdiocese of Kansas City, Kansas which covers a 21 county boundary of Eastern Kansas which includes the cities of Kansas City, Lawrence, Olathe, Leavenworth, Topeka, and Emporia; CONTACT:

Joyce Schmitz
10624 Oakwood Dr
Urbandale, IA 50322-6315
H: (515) 278-4612
E: schmitzjl@usa.net

Updated: 4/28/2001 Back to Top

SOUTHERN BAPTIST DISASTER RELIEF (SBDR):

Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists (KNCSB)

Southern Baptist Disaster Relief (SBDR) is a ministry of the churches of the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) and a member of NVOAD. The North American Mission Board, SBC, coordinates may at times coordinate with local responses in states. There are 37 State Baptist Conventions nationally that provide the equipment and volunteers for disaster relief. The disaster relief units are owned and often directly coordinated by the local state conventions or local associational (regional) units. In Kansas and Nebraska, leadership and coordination for disaster is provided by the Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists (KNCSB), Topeka, Kansas.Disaster relief and coordination with the American Red Cross (ARC) is governed by the current Statement of Understanding between the North American Mission Board, SBC and the ARC. This agreement is recognized nationally and locally by Southern Baptists. SBDR resources vary from state to state. The Kansas-Nebraska Convention of Southern Baptists maintains a mobile feeding unit for use in both states, or for use in other states. The KNCSB, more often than not, responds to disasters or emergencies in conjunction with the ARC, whether locally or nationally. SBDR disaster assistance may take other forms, depending on current SBDR available resources and the availability of volunteers. Resources and availability of volunteers can be determined by contacting the SBDR/KNCSB leadership at any time during an emergency or disaster. When requested by the ARC, and mutually agreed upon by the Southern Baptists and the ARC, SBDR resources outside of the KNCSB can be called upon. There is "no monetary charge or cost for services rendered" to any victim of a disaster that is assisted by SBDR. All assistance is a gift of Christian love and ministry.CONTACT:

Rev. John Lucas, Coordinator
5410 SW Seventh Street
Topeka, Kansas 66606-2398
O: 785-228-6800
24 hr: (785) 762-2468
F: (785) 762-4545
E: johntlucas@cs.com

Dr. Robert Mills, Director
5410 SW Seventh Street
Topeka, Kansas 66606-2398
O: 785-228-6800
H: 785-478-6870
E: bmills@kncsb.org

Dr. John Hopkins
5410 SW Seventh Street
Topeka, Kansas 66606-2398
H: (913) 721-2087
Alternate: 785-228-6800
E: jfhopkins@att.net

Updated: April 2001 Back to Top

SOUTHWESTERN BELL PIONEERS

The Telephone Pioneers of America have responded to disasters with a hands-on help in a variety of ways: serving meals, coordinating volunteers, raising funds, etc. Our two best resources are fund raising and coordinating available material and human resources. CONTACT:

Sharon G. Fee
500 8th St Rm 196
Kansas City, Missouri 64106
B: (816) 275-4988 or (800) 606-1440
F: (816) 275-0501

Updated: 12/13/98 Back to Top

THERE IS NO CHARGE OF FOR SERVICES OF THE SALVATION ARMY.
SALVATION ARMY UNITS HAVE NO GEOGRAPHICAL LIMITS.CONTACT: Dee Shukert
Director of Disaster Services
3637 BROADWAY
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI 64111 B: (816) 471-4337
H: (913) 341-9094
EDS Group P: 816-840-2404
Personal P: (800) 511-7504
B: (816) 471-4337
F: (816) 471-5491
E: disaster_d@crcltd.com
U: http://www.salarmy-mokan.org
U: http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/

Updated: 3/15/2001 Back to Top

UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The disaster response program of the Kansas Area United Methodist Church encompasses the following areas: Labor Pool: Individuals available to respond to disasters. Activities include cleanup immediately following the disaster, volunteers to staff ARC program areas, and repair/construction teams. Counseling: Cadre of ministers and other individuals trained to give assistance where needed following a disaster. Child Care Ministry: A cadre of individuals trained to work with children who have experienced a disaster. These individuals will provide compassionate and understanding care while parents prepare to return to more normal family living. Counselors will be prepared to help children deal with the trauma of a disaster. Good Neighbor Church: A program designed to encourage congregations to help each other in times of disaster. The program asks a congregation to be ready to provide services to individuals, their community or other helping agencies through the use of their facilities and/or their members and staff. Financial Resources: Disaster funds are available to help mitigate human suffering and is used to fill the gap between what the disaster victim needs and what is available through other resources. The disaster may be a single family incident of a larger disaster. CONTACTS: KANSAS WEST CONFERENCE (Western 2/3 of KS)
Phil Fisher, Director
Council on Ministries
9440 East Boston Ste 150
Wichita, Kansas 67207
B: (316) 684-0266 or (800) 745-2351
 
KANSAS EAST CONFERENCE (Eastern 1/3 of KS)
Gary Beach, Director
Council on Ministries
P O Box 4187 Topeka, Ks 66604-2498
B: (785) 272-9111
E: gbeach@kansaseast.org
 
Julie Pohl
Kansas East Conference Disaster Response Coordinator
H: (785) 989-3237
E: jpohl12@yahoo.com
U: http://www.kansaseast.org/

Updated: 7/22/03 Back to Top

UNITED WAY

CONTACT: Julie Bevan
P.O. Box 4188
Topeka, Kansas 66604
B: (785) 273-4804
F: (785) 273-2467
E: Julie.Bevan@unitedwaytopeka.org U: http://www.unitedwaytopeka.org

Updated: 6/26/03 Back to Top

UNITED WAY OF THE PLAINS

Mission: To mobilize the community to identify and impact critical human needs. Type of Services: State-wide information and referral service through 2-1-1 and unaffiliated volunteer coordination. Resources: "800" number up and running 24/7, volunteers and staff support and funding raising support.

Mark J. Stump
Director of Direct Service
245 N. Water
Wichita, KS 67202
B: (316) 267-1321
F: (316) 267-0937
C: (316) 250-0414
H: (316) 685-5263
E: mstump@unitedwayplains.org
http://www.unitedwayplains.org

Updated: 1/29/08 Back to Top