Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES: - Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters - Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected - Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity - Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region - Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited - Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited