Th Government Isn't Behind Everything!

While the government is often responsible for basic emergency planning and some emergency relief funding, there are myriad disaster relief agencies and other nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) that are involved in disaster relief.

These organizations provide humanitarian response, disaster service, and assistance as their primary mission, or part of their overall mission of service. Disaster Relief International, the Family Care Foundation, the American Red Cross, AmeriCares and local religious organizations are all involved in disaster relief. You can find more informations on these organizations and how to lend a hand by doing a simple search online.