Terrorism

If you believe that you or someone you know has been a victim of international terrorism, help may be available. ITVERP is a program authorized by Congress to reimburse eligible direct victims of acts of international terrorism that occur outside the United States for expenses associated with that victimization.

The Fund provides compensation to individuals (or a personal representative of a deceased individual) who were present at one of the three crash sites and who have since been diagnosed with a 9/11-related physical illness, as well as those who worked or volunteered in construction, clean-up, and debris removal; or who lived, worked, visited, or went to school in the NYC exposure zone.

This program provides medical monitoring and treatment of World Trade Center-related health conditions for 9/11 responders and survivors.

Through its Survivor Support Network and other specialized programs, this foundation increases services available to families of fallen firefighters.

The National Organization for Victim Assistance offers crises response team training to help local communities provide education and emotional first aid to victims, survivors, and community members in the event of a mass casualty or natural disaster.

The U.S. Department of State assists U.S. citizens who become victims of crime while abroad.

• Overseas: consular officers, agents, and staff work with crime victims and help them with the local police and medical systems.
• Domestically: the office of Overseas Citizens Services will stay in touch with family members in the U.S. and help provide U.S.-based resources for the victim when possible.

FEMA works in conjunction with different agencies to provide emergency and disaster relief. FEMA's website offers disaster news and emergency management information.

In addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy, support and comfort for military members and their families, the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products, educational programs that promote health and safety, and international relief and development programs.

This organization promotes and supports the rehabilitation of torture victims and works for the prevention of torture.