Hurricane Katrina Resources List
September 20, 2005 • A multitude of Hurricane Katrina recovery volunteer and donation opportunities exist. We have compiled the following list of organizations that may be of particular interest to our readers • contractors, rental companies, and equipment operators • seeking to assist with recovery and longer term reconstruction efforts.
AGC Hurricane Katrina Construction Workers Relief Fund
The AGC Education and Research Foundation is receiving donations to provide financial assistance to construction workers in
American Rental Association, Rental Industry Relief
The ARA has established this site so those in the rental industry with resources, such as equipment, housing, jobs or rental business assistance, can connect with those in the rental industry who have needs.
Associated Builders and Contractors, Disaster Relief
Contractors interested in offering services, see “How You Can Help” section for links to register your company for recovery efforts in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi or for individuals interested in working in Louisiana.
FEMA Hurricane Katrina Information
Find links for response and recovery information for victims, sources for people to donate money and search for volunteer opportunities, and health and safety information.
On October 11, 2005, the FEMA announced plans for a competitive contracting strategy for ongoing recovery work in the
The first track for awarding contracts is a competitive initiative to award multiple five-year technical assistance contracts to small disadvantaged businesses for recovery work in the
Companies may register their business capabilities to assist in the hurricane disaster relief efforts at www.fbo.gov.
Find information on donations and volunteer opportunities. Habitat for Humanity seeks to facilitate recovery options for those victims who seek permanent housing to rebuild their lives. As a builder of decent, safe, affordable housing, Habitat for Humanity recognizes the need to provide long-term solutions to the housing needs of families who have been affected and displaced by disaster but cannot qualify for a conventional mortgage.
OSHA, Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Public service announcements, fact sheets, and health and safety information geared toward keeping workers safe during clean up and recovery operations following hurricanes.
US Army Corps of Engineers Hurricane Response
Get latest information on response efforts by the USACE in
US Army Corps of Engineers Advanced Contracting Initiative
For subcontracting opportunities find links to contact ACI contractors directly.
The National Emergency Resource Registry allows the Department of Homeland Security to collect and store information on motor carriers and available resources for relief efforts and shares this information with relevant government agencies.
For general volunteer and donation opportunities in
