The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)-Southeastern Regional Office (SERO)Hurricane Katrina Disaster Assessment Project is intended to provide the foundation for a long-term response to select communities (geographic and diverse cultural groups) within the disaster area: Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. The assessment team was directed to:
1. Identify specific communities that will benefit from a focused a significant AFSC presence.
2. Conduct a needs assessment in these areas.
3. Begin laying the groundwork for AFSC involvement by establishing relationships with local agencies, churches and other grassroots/community based organizations.
4. Prepare a report on their findings.