It takes 3 men and 3 women each night in order to open our warming centers this winter for those in Hancock County without adequate, safe heat. We need far more volunteeers. Please consider signing up for this class.

Salvation Army Shelter Volunteer Training
Participants will learn the principles of how to open, close, manage and select a site for a shelter.
Saturday, 10/16, 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM Lunch is included.

Calvary Baptist Church
1450 West Main St, Greenfield, Indiana
Follow this link to register disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/training/?classes&state=IN

If you wish to become a fully credentialed disaster volunteer, completion of Safe From Harm, completion of Introduction to The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services, and a background check are required. Fortunately, Safe from Harm and the “Intro” course can be done online. This additional optional step would qualify you to serve under the Salvation Army umbrella in disaster scenarios, providing insurance and liability coverage. If you wish to do that, create a profile here: 
https://disaster.salvationarmyusa.org/volunteer/new/ If you need assistance with that process please call me (317) 372-2304.

Salvation Army Hancock County
www.SalArmyHancock.org

Hancock County COAD Team
www.HancockCOAD.org

First, thank you to the Hancock County Community Foundation for their recent grant of $3000 for, among other things, modification and equipping of our new disaster trailer. Throughout our existence they have provided tremendous support and encouragement.

It was nearly three years ago that the board started to pursue the acquisition of a trailer that could provide bathroom and shower facilities, minor food service and an operations center during times of emergency in the County. Now that we have been able to reach our goal of acquiring this trailer, it is time to recognize those who made it all possible.

Bradley United Methodist Church made the initial investment in January 2019. Since then, both Hancock County Community Foundation and Hancock Regional Health made donations in 2019 and 2021. Additional donations came in from Vickie Schmidt, Bob Benefiel, Greenfield Sertoma Club and several other individuals.

If you would like to see what all the fuss is about, we plan to have the trailler on display at the following events:
-Green Township Pork Chop Dinner July 17 (tentative)
-Safety Day at the Fairgrounds July 21
-McCordsville Community Day August 6 (tentative-space permitting)
-Sugar Creek Fire Safety Day September 25

Hancock County COAD Team

Just as the daffodils and tulips in spring signal new beginnings, April is a great time to renew your efforts to become financially resilient. Being financially resilient can help you bounce back from unexpected emergencies, such as pandemic-related money challenges and being prepared for and recovering from natural disasters.

Throughout April, FEMA, in partnership with the Financial Literacy and Education Commission (FLEC), is celebrating National Financial Capability Month. 

Here are some tips to get you on the right path:

1. Gather all your financial information at your fingertips so it’s ready when you need it. Take time to organize and safeguard financial documents now in waterproof, airtight, and fireproof containers. The Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) has handy forms and checklists that will help you organize your financial information. New animations about the EFFAK like the one in this article can help you get started. 
2. Make sure you have the right insurance to protect your home so that you can repair your home and other property, if it is damaged during a disaster. Review your policy to ensure the amount and types of coverage meet the requirements for all possible hazards. Homeowners insurance does not typically cover flooding, so check if your home is in a flood zone to see if you may need flood insurance. If so, check out the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) to find out how you can be covered. 
3. Be wary of identity theft scams, especially those surrounding COVID-19 and tax filing. Do not click on links in texts or emails from people you don’t know. Scammers can create fake links to websites and may try to take advantage of financial fears by calling with remote work opportunities, debt consolidation offers, and student loan repayment plans. The Federal Trade Commission offers additional help in identifying scams.

Visit ready.gov/financial-preparedness for more information and resources