Provides information and referral services as a department of the Mansfield/Richland County Public Library. Database of information includes government, non-profit, and social service organizations. Additional services include: * Directory assistance * Time, temperature, and weather information * Post disaster reporting * Faxing and copying services (free for social service needs) * Printing travel directions

We are only as strong as our community. Silver Birch was founded to fill the gaps of those community members who have nowhere else to go in times of need and crisis by providing funding opportunities, to not only help them fix or purchase what they need, but to also to create a sense of safety in our community and healing. There are those individuals who have been victimized that don’t qualify for other sources and may have to move out of our community to receive the help they need.The Silver Birch Foundation loves to collaborate with other agencies to make sure that our communities are strong and healthy. With the generosity of our community we have not only been able to help those that have been victimized but those that have come into other forms of hardships. The smallest amount can make a difference in the life of someone. We are impacting a number of people through foundation. The foundation was founded with the intent to grow and help older adults and people with disabilities that not have only been victims but have a need that cannot be met through other means.

Provides a phone line for residents of Bath Township to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. - A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Offers disaster assistance for victims of disasters, such as fire or flood, who have no other resources. Assists with immediate basic needs, generally during the first two weeks following a disaster. Assists in temporary financial assistance for food, clothing and other needs, clean-up supplies and crisis counseling. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup and does not provide food replacement or other assistance due to power outages not connected with a disaster. The type and amount of assistance provided are determined on a case-by-case basis.

Provides a phone line for residents of the Village of Silver Lake to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Cuyahoga Falls to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides temporary emergency financial aid in the event of a house fire when no other resources are available and the client meets income eligibility.

Provides a phone line for residents of Twinsburg and Twinsburg Township to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Sagamore Hills Township to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Springfield Township to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of the City of Reminderville to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Munroe Falls to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Tallmadge to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Fairlawn to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Offers immediate assistance for victims of disaster (such as fire, flood, weather) who have no other resources. Mainly helps with immediate needs and generally only during the first few days or weeks following a disaster. Provides assistance such as temporary shelter (usually up to three days), food, clothing, crisis counseling, and possibly one month's rent or security deposit. Flooding must affect the main living areas and not just the basement. Does not provide help for secondary related problems such as flooding from sewer backup, does not offer replacement/repair of items such as furniture, appliances or a furnace and does not provide food replacement or other assistance needed due to power outages. Does not assist those forced out of their home due to a Carbon Monoxide issue, unless forced out in the middle of the night and in immediate danger, then will try to assist. Provides cleaning kits (mop and bleach) to victims of flooding.

Provides disaster assistance in the form of cash grants to persons living in a federally declared disaster area in the United States and have property that was damaged or destroyed by the disaster (including cases where losses are not 100% covered by insurance). Depending on the situation, money may be used for needs such as temporary housing, home repairs, home replacement, and personal property replacement as well as other disaster-related costs such as medical, funeral, moving expenses, child care, and transportation. Money granted may not cover all losses.

Provides a phone line for residents of Boston Township to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for City of Barberton residents to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to a recent storm. Offers post-disaster clean up assistance including pumping and disinfecting basements. Maintains post-disaster monetary fund to provide financial assistance to low income households towards repair and/or replacing damaged carpet, furniture, hot water tanks, electric boxes and so forth.

Provides a phone line for residents of the Village of Richfield to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of New Franklin to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

AEP's Outage Alert Program offers customers the ability to sign up for text and/or email notifications. Customers who enroll will be notified when an outage has been reported in their area and will continue to receive updates with the cause of the outage and estimated time of restoration, and when the power has been restored.

Provides a phone line for residents of Richfield Township to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for residents of Northfield Center Township to report damage to their homes, businesses or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides a phone line for City of Akron residents to report damage to their homes, businesses, or other private property due to flooding or other severe storm damage. Collects damage reports to provide to Summit County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) in the event a state of emergency is declared by the EMA. - A declaration of a state of emergency does not guarantee that any emergency funds will come from the State or Federal Governments, but this is the first step in the eligibility process. - Affected area will then be reviewed and the information will be provided to the Ohio Emergency Management Agency.

Provides aid to families in the form of a voucher to buy items or pay for emergency services related to establishing a household after the family has suffered a disaster. MAY BE USED FOR: rent payment and/or security deposit ($750 maximum), stoves and refrigerators (maximum $200); baby furniture; children's beds/mattresses (maximum $250), and children's clothing (up to $150 per child); replacement of adult clothing due to fire or flood (up to $225); general furniture (couch, table, etc. - up to $400). MAY NOT BE USED FOR: entertainment furniture (such as a TV or a radio), washers or dryers (unless it is essential for an applicant's employment or needed due to a disability), mortgage payments. YEARLY CASH LIMITS: $1,500 total during the calendar year (may be $750 for certain non-custodial parents).