BBB Expands Reach With “ReBUILD With TRUST” Initiative

Disasters can happen without warning. Whether it’s a tornado, flood, fire or winter storm – all can wreak havoc physically, financially and emotionally, and the “Heartland” receives its share of trouble!

BBB’s (bbbinc.org) newest initiative, the “ReBUILD with TRUST” booklet, was developed in cooperation with the Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters (VOADs) in Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota and Kansas. It is a printed hand-out to help survivors of disasters rebuild their homes, businesses, towns and lives without the fear of being scammed. Now, disaster survivors can begin a safer recovery by using this booklet.

In 2016, The American Red Cross serving Omaha and Council Bluffs selected this project for their Community Preparedness Award. It was also been chosen for this year’s “Citizen Corps Partner Program of the Year” award by the Nebraska Emergency Management Agency for making strides in reaching out to other agencies, organizations and communities in order to foster resiliency after a disaster.

This year, BBB plans to make “ReBUILD with TRUST” a national program that will be adopted and promoted by all BBBs across the U.S. and Canada. It is also posted on BBB’s website at bbbinc.org, and it can be accessed on mobile devices, laptops and tablets. If you would like a printed copy of the booklet, contact BBB at (800) 649-6814. It can be used anytime, anywhere for a safer recovery!