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Our mission. Our values. Our approach.

About American Regulators USA

Founded in Goshen, Ohio in 2021, we are a volunteer-led 501(c)(3) supporting disaster response, search and rescue, and community recovery. Every human being deserves help after a disaster.

Action-Oriented Service

Meaningful change begins with action. Our volunteers are not bystanders. They show up, step in and make a difference where it's needed most.

Community Collaboration

Effective disaster response begins with strong relationships. By working side-by-side with local communities, emergency agencies and partner organizations, our efforts stay aligned, impactful and rooted in mutual respect and shared goals.

Inclusive Service

We welcome volunteers from all backgrounds, regardless of race, age, gender, religion or ability, because compassion, courage and commitment are universal values.

Compassion in Motion

We don't just talk about helping. We embody it. Every effort is guided by empathy, purpose and a desire to restore hope in times of crisis.

Unity Through Purpose

United in mission and driven by service. When people come together with a shared goal, no disaster is too great to overcome.

Areas of focus

Where we put our values to work

A volunteer gives a thumbs-up from a rescue crate beside a rescued dog during a search and rescue deployment

Natural Disasters / Search & Rescue

"Proudly serving disaster-stricken communities. From search and rescue to long-term recovery support, American Regulators USA is there, every step of the way."

Volunteers from partner organizations gather after a community cleanup day: United for Humanity

Communities

"Rebuilding starts with us. Join our cleanup efforts and help restore homes, roads and public spaces in communities that need us most. Together, we make recovery possible."

Team members in high-visibility vests plan at a deployment briefing

Preparedness

"Survival skills save lives. Learn fire starting, water purification, shelter building, medical basics and more. Join American Regulators USA for training and professional certification that prepares you for any disaster."

How we work together

The Four C's of disaster relief

Communication, coordination, cooperation, and collaboration guide how we work alongside communities and response partners.

Coordinated response partnerships

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.

The four phases of emergency management

Share these values? Serve with us.

Members and community volunteers are always needed. Training is provided.