Too busy to volunteer? Some other options to giveback.

Several people mentioned they are too busy to volunteer, but want to help in a disaster.

Organizations could use your help throughout the year, not just in a disaster.

Did you know that organizations, such as the Red Cross do not receive money from the government? They are funded through donations.

• Consider donating blood.
• Consider emptying your loose coin bank and donating it.
• Consider taking that old cell phone you have not used for years and donate that.
• Are you about to purchase a new car? You can donate your vehicle as well.
  

Here are some local ideas on how to give back to the community, without taking much, if any of your time.

Regional Disaster Coodinating Council Takes Lead In Rescue Efforts - Mindanao Times

In the past few weeks, Col. Verner Monsanto was featured in this blog for his efforts leading Central 911 and the Davao City Disaster Coordinating Council. According to front page reports from multiple newspapers, Col. Verner Monsanto took the lead in response and recovery efforts for the recent military plane incident.

One of the stories can be found at: http://www.mindanaotimes.com.ph/story.php?id=21488

Who would have ever thought that so soon after all the Incident Command System (ICS) training and exercises that so many of the different organizations we worked with would need to come together.

"If I look back at all the time I spent with you, your people, and the many organizations you touch, I would have never thought that so many of them would come together so soon to respond to such an incident. We can look back at all the people who have seen the video "Who's In Charge" and they all know with you as the Incident Commander, the people of Davao and Samal should be proud of the leadership, professional responders, volunteers, and many prepared disaster response organizations."