When disaster strikes, volunteers show up.
We rapidly mobilize trained volunteers to provide compassionate, effective search & rescue, disaster response and recovery services, partnering with communities and agencies to save lives, restore hope and build resilience.
Save lives. Restore hope. Build resilience.
American Regulators USA is a volunteer humanitarian aid organization. When tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes hit, our teams deploy to bring crucial aid directly to the communities that need it most, and we stay for the long recovery that follows.
“When disaster strikes, it’s volunteers who show up. Not just to clean up the damage, but to lift spirits, restore dignity and rebuild lives. The heart of disaster recovery is found in the hands of volunteers.” American Regulators USA
Latest updates
Every post on our Facebook page shows up here on its own, newest first: deployments, storm cleanups, training exercises and calls for volunteers.
Five ways we serve
From the first hours after a storm to the weeks of cleanup that follow.
Disaster Response
Every moment counts. We swiftly mobilize skilled volunteers to provide immediate, life-saving assistance in the wake of tornadoes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes and other natural catastrophes.
Search & Rescue / Recovery
Rapid-deployment teams act with urgency and precision, launching search, rescue and recovery missions to save lives and offer closure to families. We work until the mission is complete.
Disaster Recovery
We clear storm debris, downed trees and flood damage from homes, roads and public spaces, and work alongside local recovery committees so families can get back on their feet.
Interagency Cooperation
Effective relief requires unity. We collaborate closely with emergency services, government agencies and nonprofit partners to coordinate resources and strategies for a seamless response.
Volunteer Training
Volunteers receive in-house training tailored to real-world disaster scenarios, so every team member is prepared, confident and equipped to serve safely in any situation.
Ready to serve?
Members train in CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, FEMA, OSHA and NFPA. Community volunteers can join a weekend deployment.
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Coordinated emergency support across Ohio
American Regulators USA is an approved member of Ohio VOAD, which works in coordination with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and a member of the Hamilton County COAD, coordinated through Hamilton County Emergency Management.
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
A statewide network connecting nonprofit, faith-based and volunteer organizations for coordinated disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
Community Organizations Active in Disaster
A county or regional network that coordinates local organizations, services and resources before, during and after disasters.
Emergency Support Function
A standardized emergency-management structure that organizes agencies and supporting organizations according to their capabilities during disaster operations.
Emergency Support Functions we support
- ESF #3Public Works, Engineering and Debris Management
- ESF #6Mass Care, Emergency Assistance and Human Services
- ESF #9Search and Rescue
Through these partnerships, we work alongside emergency-management agencies, public-safety personnel and community organizations to provide trained volunteers, specialized equipment and rapid disaster assistance.
NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™
American Regulators USA is a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, working to build community resilience before severe weather strikes.
Follow National Weather Service and local emergency-management alerts. Stay informed, stay prepared, stay weather-ready.
From the field
Scenes from recent deployments. Tap any photo to enlarge it.
Latest from the team
London, Kentucky EF4 Tornado One-Year Remembrance Press Release
Kentucky EF4 Anniversary - 1 Year later-
Disaster Relief Fundraising Tips: Effective Strategies for Fundraising for Disaster Relief
Disasters deployments cost organizations for rresponse.
Understanding Effective Disaster Donations and Their Impact
When disaster strikes, the immediate aftermath can feel overwhelming. Homes are damaged, communities are disrupted, and lives are turned upside down…
You have the power to positively impact someone's life
Every dollar goes directly to the fund you choose: general operations, heavy equipment and fuel, protective gear, or food, water and shelter for deployed volunteers.
Or text DISASTER to 707070