What you will discover:
FEMA Disaster Assistance.The Government Small Business Association
Google
Volunteer to Help Others on the Red Cross Safe and Well List
Hurricanes, it goes without saying, can be destructive. You may find yourself without food or shelter in the aftermath of a particularly severe one. You could be encountering issues with your insurance company. You may just be unsure where to turn for disaster support.
Fortunately, there are government assistance programs (as well as a variety of nonprofits) available to keep you and your family safe and assist you in getting back on your feet.
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FEMA
The first agency on our list is the most well-known and comprehensive. FEMA, or the Federal Emergency Management Agency, provides a long list of tools and disaster aid programs to assist survivors with anything from finding a place to stay to obtaining assistance with flood damage and even assisting with pets. Before, during, and after a storm, FEMA updates its homepage with links to particular hurricane resources at http://www.fema.gov. You will also discover up-to-date information and all the links you need to seek federal assistance.
The FEMA website is a fantastic location to start seeking for assistance.
DissasterAssistance.Gov
Disasters impact everyone differently, which is why http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ was created. You may fill out a customised questionnaire to determine what kind of aid you are eligible for, then follow the instructions to acquire the support you need. If your homes insurance does not cover flood damage, visit this website to apply for loans and grants. You may also be able to locate programs that reimburse lost earnings and other expenditures incurred as a consequence of a catastrophe.
Small Business Administration
If your small company was impacted by a storm, you may be eligible for SBA disaster aid. Visit their website to see if you qualify.
In the aftermath of a tragedy, Google is an excellent resource. Most essential, Google generates catastrophe crisis maps that inform residents about where electricity is down, which subways are operational, where gas shortages are, and other information.
Simply go to http://google.org/crisismap to get the most recent information on the disaster.
The American Red Cross’s Safe and Well List
The American Red Cross has set up a single registration for folks to notify their relatives and friends that they have survived the hurricane. Visit http://www.redcross.org/find-help/contact-family/register-safe-listing to register or search for loved ones.
Volunteer to Assist Others
If you are safe and sound, there are several ways you may assist your neighbors. Serve.gov, a government website that assists in the organization of volunteer projects, blood drives, and charity monetary donations, is a fantastic place to start. Serve.gov also provides access to state-specific volunteer groups as well as the Red Cross. To assist, go to http://www.serve.gov.
