I just saw this news release from the Montana Conservation Corps. Carolan is one of these relief workers (she's now in the borough of Queens, stationed at a relief shelter at York College (Jamaica neighborhood of Queens):
November 2, 2012
For immediate release
Contact: Jono McKinney, MCC President and CEO
Office - 406-587-4475
Montana Conservation Corps Deploys for Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
Bozeman – Montana Conservation Corps (MCC) announced today that
nearly 40 of its AmeriCorps national service members are set to deploy
as part of the response effort to Hurricane Sandy. MCC will deploy
members on a 30 day disaster response effort in coordination with the
Corporation for National and Community (CNCS) Service and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Utilizing the existing National Service infrastructure allows a rapid
mobilization of volunteers into areas of critical need. State and
federal agencies, partnering with local disaster managers, are able to
leverage national service member expertise to clear fallen trees and
other debris, move sand, distribute food, coordinate volunteers, and
support other general relief efforts as they arise.
MCC crews gathered Friday for deployment orders and will arrive in
affected areas this Saturday with tools and resources to begin work
immediately. Accompanying the crews is Mario Colucci, MCC Regional
Program Coordinator for Missoula. He is expected to assist local
personnel in coordinating the extensive relief efforts.
“This is an all hands on deck scenario and AmeriCorps members are
uniquely suited to provide immediate assistance. They have a level of
efficiency and skills that make them a great resource to bring stability
and aid to the beleaguered people affected by Hurricane Sandy,” stated
Colucci.
Earlier this year, MCC applied for and was granted designation as a
CNCS Disaster Response Corps. Disaster Response Corps are pre-approved
for CNCS’s disaster response deployment list, enabling a rapid response
of boots on the ground.
About Montana Conservation Corps
MCC is a nonprofit organization that inspires self-discovery in young
people through hands-on conservation service while empowering them with
the skills, values, and confidence to be leaders, stewards of the land,
and engaged citizens who strengthen their communities. MCC AmeriCorps
members complete diverse conservation and community projects including
trails, weed management, stream restoration, tree planting, home energy
retrofitting, and building improvements for local organizations. For
more information, visit http://www.mtcorps.org or call 1-866-JOIN MCC.
About the Corporation for National and Community Service
CNCS, a federal agency, provides strong support, expertise, and trained
and dedicated volunteers to help communities to prepare for, mitigate,
respond, and recover from natural and man-made disasters. From forest
fires and floods, to hurricanes and tornadoes, to terror attacks and oil
spills, participants in CNCS programs have provided critical support to
millions of Americans affected by disasters since 1994.
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