World Cares Center July 2021 Newsletter

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A Note From Our Founder Lisa Orloff July has much in store for us and we here at World Cares can’t wait to get started. The year continues to look up and we’ve had more opportunities to enjoy the summer. As some states lift their COVID-19 restrictions, be sure to check in with your own state and city for local laws and guidelines. I hope we all continue to stay safe and healthy.   This month is the perfect opportunity to brush up on your skills as a Disaster Volunteer or become one. Join us for our Physical Safety Lunch & Learn where we’ll be providing you with the skills to understanding your own limitation and the risks of volunteering, We will also be hosting our Ready Responders Round Table. July’s focus is on Summer Safety and identifying the risks associated with extreme heat in disaster response. Check below for some special guests who will be joining us as well! We hope to see you soon! Stay safe and be well

COVID-19 Updates + Tips There are six notable variants in the United States: B.1.1.7 (Alpha): This variant was first detected in the United States in December 2020. Initially detected in the United Kingdom. B.1.351 (Beta): This variant was first detected in the United States at the end of January 2021. Initially detected in South Africa in December 2020. P.1 (Gamma): This variant was first detected in the United States in January 2021. Initially identified in travelers from Brazil. B.1.427 and B.1.429 (Epsilon): These two variants were first identified in California in February 2021. B.1.617.2 (Delta): This variant was first detected in the United States in March 2021. Initially identified in India in December 2020. Please click HERE to see the latest version of the CDC’s COVID-19 Global Response Strategy.

Join Disaster Leaders for a Round Table Discussion! The Ready Responders Round Table was launched to provide leaders and managers an opportunity to discuss the challenges they face in disaster management. This month will we be discussing Summer Safety and how to identify the risks associated with extreme heat in disaster response. We will be joined by Dana Nelson and Jill Cormell from the Office of Emergency Management. Joining us as well are Dana Cohen and Dom Penson of Barasch and McGarry who will be speak on the World Trade Center Health Program and the 9/11 Compensation Fund.  Ready Responders Round Table Topic: Summer Safety Date: Thursday, July 1st Time: 1pm-2:30 pm RSVP: Click Here 

Free Cloth and Non Surgical Masks available to all volunteers and front line workers and partner organizations:  For free PPE and free virtual COVID-19 safety training, please email Steven at implementation@worldcares.org.

Find COVID-19 Vaccines! Dr. B is a new free online tool that connects local community members with potential leftover doses of the COVID-19 vaccines. Once you register with this site, if a dose becomes available that would otherwise expire, you receive a text to alert you. For more information and to register, click here. 

July 20th - Interactive Lunch & Learn Are you a current Disaster Volunteer who would like a refresher or are you interested in becoming one? Join us on Tuesday, July 20th for our Physical Safety training. Our trained facilitator will provide you with the skills needed to recognize your physical and emotional limitations, develop understanding of the risks of volunteering and how to mitigate those risks and identify the hazards for risk reduction.  Topic: Physical Safety  Date: Tuesday, July 20th Time: 12pm-1pm RSVP: Click Here

July Disaster Tip The 2021 Hurricane season began on June 1st and will go through November 30th. The National Oceanographic Administration (NOAA) is predicting 13-20 storms for the 2021 year with the potential for 3-5 major hurricanes.  New information for the NYC area is available: Hurricane Evacuation Zones (HEZ') are now listed as 1-6 and no longer A-C, and are the areas that may be impacted by storm surges and are used to inform people where potential flooding can occur, while Flood Zones (FZ's) are used to determine insurance policy premiums. In the NY/NJ area storms generally occur August-October. Get prepared NOW by building a plan, take the Flood Response and Recovery course on the Disaster Volunteerism Academy, have a checklist/go bag and check out these websites:   NYC Emergency Management and the National Hurricane Center for more information.  

Check Out Our New Vaccine Safety Training Courses & Improved Portal World Cares Center is continuously updating our Disaster Volunteerism Academy learning management portal, which includes over 35 training courses on various disaster readiness, preparedness, and response topics. New Topics Include:  Just in Time: Vaccine Awareness and Safety Volunteer Safety for Community Vaccination Centers Managing and Protecting Community Vaccination Center Volunteers  Food Distribution Safety (*Just Added) 

SAVE THE DATE! The 20th Commemorative Anniversary Iron Skillet Cook Off!   Don't miss this year's Iron Skillet Cook Off being aired live from Brooklyn Brewery on Monday, October 25, 2021 from 6 - 7 p.m. Join hosts Kirstin Cole of CW 11, and Chef Michael Ayoub of Fornino's as we reflect on the last 20 years since the attacks of September 11, 2001. Join us in honoring the spirit of cooperation between first responders and community volunteers during time of crisis.  This years honoree is Michael Barasch of Barasch and McGarry. Michael and his team are committed to the health and well being of our 9/11 responders.  Our 2021 Iron Skillet Cook Off also represents the generous role of the restaurant industry in disaster recovery and the healing power of food. Once again, five Firehouse chefs, one from each borough, will cook against each other for the coveted 2021 Iron Skillet Cook Off Top Chef Title.    If you have any questions or would like to get involved, please view our event page here.