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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.
Every human being deserves help after a disaster. Our trained volunteers support search and rescue, clear storm debris, and help communities recover—working alongside local responders and recovery partners.
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
2021
Serving sinceFounded 2021, Goshen, Ohio
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Certification tracksCPR · AED · Stop the Bleed · FEMA · OSHA · NFPA
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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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Your support
You have the power to positively impact someone's life
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.
Or text DISASTER to 707070