Why we are asking for your permission
Building a Better Avoyelles is working with trusted local churches, nonprofit organizations, and trained volunteers to help disaster survivors recover. To connect you with the assistance you need, we may need to share some of your information with people who are directly involved in helping you.
We value your privacy and will only share the minimum amount of information necessary to provide assistance.
Information We May Share
Depending on your needs, we may share:
- Your name
- Address
- Telephone number
- Preferred contact information
- General description of your disaster-related needs
- Information needed to coordinate recovery services
- We will not intentionally share sensitive information such as Social Security numbers, banking information, insurance documents, government identification numbers, or medical information unless you specifically authorize us or it is legally required.
Who May Receive My Information
Your information may be shared only with:
Building a Better Avoyelles staff
Trained Building a Better Avoyelles volunteers
Disaster case managers
Faith-based recovery organizations
Nonprofit partners
Long-Term Recovery Group partners
Government agencies when necessary to coordinate disaster recovery services
All individuals who receive your information are expected to protect your privacy and use your information only to assist with your recovery.
How Your Information Will Be Used
Your information may be used to:
Contact you to verify your current needs
Coordinate volunteers
Assess eligibility for assistance
Match you with available recovery resources
Coordinate rebuilding, cleanup, or other disaster recovery services
Avoid duplicate services among participating organizations
Your information will never be sold or used for marketing.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
Ask questions before signing.
Decline to authorize the sharing of your information.
Revoke your consent at any time by contacting Building a Better Avoyelles.
Request a copy of the information we maintain about your recovery case, where applicable.
Declining consent will not affect your dignity or respect; however, it may limit our ability to coordinate assistance on your behalf because we may not be able to share information with organizations that could help you. Disaster case management guidance recommends written, informed, voluntary, and time-limited consent for sharing client information.
This authorization remains in effect until:
- My case is closed
- One year from today's date
- I revoke my consent in writing