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501(c)(3) volunteer disaster response · Est. 2021
Disaster relief. Search & rescue.
Based in Goshen, Ohio, American Regulators USA mobilizes trained volunteers for search and rescue, disaster response and recovery across the United States. We partner with communities and agencies to save lives, restore hope and build resilience.
Search & RescueRapid deployment teams
Disaster RecoveryDebris removal & cleanup
InteragencyCoordinated with local partners
Our mission
Save lives. Restore hope. Build resilience.
American Regulators USA is a volunteer humanitarian aid organization. When tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes hit, our teams deploy to bring crucial aid directly to the communities that need it most, and we stay for the long recovery that follows.
“When disaster strikes, it’s volunteers who show up. Not just to clean up the damage, but to lift spirits, restore dignity and rebuild lives. The heart of disaster recovery is found in the hands of volunteers.” American Regulators USA
What we do
Five ways we serve
From the first hours after a storm to the weeks of cleanup that follow.
Disaster Response
Every moment counts. We swiftly mobilize skilled volunteers to provide immediate, life-saving assistance in the wake of tornadoes, floods, wildfires, hurricanes and other natural catastrophes.
Search & Rescue / Recovery
Rapid-deployment teams act with urgency and precision, launching search, rescue and recovery missions to save lives and offer closure to families. We work until the mission is complete.
Disaster Recovery
We clear storm debris, downed trees and flood damage from homes, roads and public spaces, and work alongside local recovery committees so families can get back on their feet.
Interagency Cooperation
Effective relief requires unity. We collaborate closely with emergency services, government agencies and nonprofit partners to coordinate resources and strategies for a seamless response.
Volunteer Training
Volunteers receive in-house training tailored to real-world disaster scenarios, so every team member is prepared, confident and equipped to serve safely in any situation.
Ready to serve?
Members train in CPR, AED, Stop the Bleed, FEMA, OSHA and NFPA. Community volunteers can join a weekend deployment.
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Certified Non-profitGold level
Candid Platinum SealTransparency 2026
4+
Years of serviceFounded 2021, Goshen, Ohio
6
Certification tracksCPR · AED · Stop the Bleed · FEMA · OSHA · NFPA
Serve. Support. Prepare.
Volunteer disaster relief from Ohio to communities nationwide
American Regulators USA is a 501(c)(3) humanitarian aid organization founded in Goshen, Ohio in 2021. Our volunteers support search and rescue, storm debris cleanup and disaster recovery after tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes.
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Partnerships
Coordinated emergency support across Ohio and the nation
American Regulators USA deploys wherever disaster strikes across the United States, working alongside local, state and national response partners. At home, we are an approved member of Ohio VOAD, which works in coordination with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency, and a member of the Hamilton County COAD, coordinated through Hamilton County Emergency Management.
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VOAD
Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster
A statewide network connecting nonprofit, faith-based and volunteer organizations for coordinated disaster preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
COAD
Community Organizations Active in Disaster
A county or regional network that coordinates local organizations, services and resources before, during and after disasters.
ESF
Emergency Support Function
A standardized emergency-management structure that organizes agencies and supporting organizations according to their capabilities during disaster operations.
Emergency Support Functions we support
- ESF #3Public Works, Engineering and Debris Management
- ESF #6Mass Care, Emergency Assistance and Human Services
- ESF #9Search and Rescue
Through these partnerships, we work alongside emergency-management agencies, public-safety personnel and community organizations to provide trained volunteers, specialized equipment and rapid disaster assistance.
Weather-Ready Nation
NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador™
American Regulators USA is a NOAA Weather-Ready Nation Ambassador, working to build community resilience before severe weather strikes.
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Every dollar goes directly to the fund you choose: general operations, heavy equipment and fuel, protective gear, or food, water and shelter for deployed volunteers.
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