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| Do I have to register for disasterhelp.gov? |
| No, you do not need to register to use the public portions of the DisasterHelp portal. Without registering you still have access to the large amount of information available on public community pages and with our links search tools. However, by registering as a public or validated user you gain access to features not available to unregistered users. These features include customized channels, a customized personal page and, for validated users, access to the Enterprise Collaboration Center, as well as DisasterHelp Instant Messenger and Chat. Please see the descriptions below for more detailed information on each of the features available to registered DisasterHelp users. |
| Why citizens should register for disasterhelp.gov |
| Customized Personal Page Registering for DisasterHelp allows you to customize your personal page. With a customized personal page you can place all of the information that you care about in a single location. Each time you log on and view your personal page you will see all of the channels that you have placed there, giving you quick and easy access to information that is important to you. Registering and creating a customized personal page allows you to see what you want with only one click. Custom Channels Being a registered user also allows you to create your own custom channels to pull together links or web pages in a manner that allows you to see the information you want in one place. Custom channels can then be placed on your customized personal page for easy access. |
| Why First Responders should register for disasterhelp.gov |
| Customized Personal Page As a validated First Responder, you will have the ability to create and manage your own personal page. A customized personal page allows you to view all of the channels that are important to you in one quick and easy manner. The channels on your personal page will appear each time you log on, saving you the time and hassle of searching for relevant information on different pages. Custom Channels In addition to the standard channels available to you, as a validated First Responder you will be able to create custom channels that contain the information you want to see. Custom channels can then be placed on your personal page for easy viewing. DisasterHelp IM and Chat Validated First Responders also have access to DisasterHelp Instant Messaging and Chat. DisasterHelp IM allows you to chat quickly and easily with other DisasterHelp users, enabling you to contact other First Responders in a timely manner. Chat rooms allow you to chat with several registered DisasterHelp users at once, making it an ideal environment for sharing emergency management information across the country. DisasterHelp Enterprise Collaboration Center While the above features are available to all registered DisasterHelp users, as a validated First Responder you will have access to the DisasterHelp Enterprise Collaboration Center (ECC). The DisasterHelp ECC is a knowledge sharing center that allows validated users to upload and download documents into the relevant community knowledge centers. The DisasterHelp ECC is organized by community (eg. Police, Hazmat, etc.), making it fast and easy to locate the information you need. |