Disaster Relief
United Way 211 partners with the Missouri Emergency Management Agency and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency as well as local offices of emergency management to provide citizens with critical information and non-emergency assistance before, during and after emergency or disaster events. The United Way 211 relieves pressure on 9-1-1 and emergency response teams by completing initial disaster intakes and providing messaging and resource information to survivors.
Get the most up-to-date emergency and disaster information by dialing 211.
What does 211 do during a disaster?
- Provides callers with important and relevant information on resources that are available
- Manages and tracks available resources
- Provides volunteer and donation referrals and information
- Offers information for coordination of services – United Way 211 knows what organizations are providing what kinds of services, when and for whom
- Maintains up-to-date information through collaboration with emergency management and disaster response agencies whether local, state or federal
What resources might 211 connect me with during a disaster?
- Missing persons tracking
- Information on road conditions
- Sheltering, meals and goods available
- Health services
- Debris clean-up and removal
- Traveler’s aid
- Displaced pet information
- Counseling and mental health services
- Other resources that are related to the particular disaster
Disaster Preparedness Information
The following PDFs were created by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
