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Disaster Resource Map
As part of the West Side Community Disaster Resiliency Plan, we created a Disaster Resource Map specifically for the West Side. This map highlights local resources and organizations that provide support during times of disaster.
West Side Community Disaster Resiliency Plan
This plan was developed with input from residents, partners, and emergency managers to make sure West Side families are ready when disaster strikes. Learn more about the plan itself and why we found it so important to prepare.
Learn More About Our Disaster Plan
In response to the 2023 gas and water outage, Westside Together, through its participation in the Accelerate WV Programās TA initiative, developed a community disaster plan to help residents be ready before, during, and after a disaster.
To build this plan, we spoke with community partners and emergency managers to make sure it strengthens, rather than duplicates or conflicts with, the City of Charlestonās official plans. Instead, this plan works alongside existing systems with a focus on the unique needs of the West Side.
A community survey, gave residents the chance to share their experiences and priorities. From that feedback, we identified key areas that became the framework for this plan.
For more information on how you and your family can prepare for emergencies, visit Ready.gov for national preparedness resources and the Kanawha Putnam Emergency Planning Committeeās plan to learn about local systems, shelters, and response procedures.
Get involved in building a stronger, safer West Sideāsign up to volunteer or contribute to the West Side Disaster Preparedness Fund.
Donate to the West Side Disaster Preparedness Fund
West Side organizations set up a collaborative fund with Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation reserved specifically for the next disaster. Donate what you can today, so the West Side will be ready not just a rainy day, but for a monsoon.
Sign up to Volunteer for Emergencies
By signing up as a volunteer, your information will be securely stored by Westside Together. When a disaster occurs, Westside Together will share volunteer names and contact details with trusted local partnersāsuch as churches, nonprofits, and community organizationsāso they can reach out to you directly when help is needed.