In an Emergency Declaration

Disaster Loan Assistance

The SBA offers disaster assistance in low-interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit SBAorganizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster.

SBA
Disaster Unemployment Assistance

The Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) program provides unemployment benefits to individuals who have become unemployed as a direct result of a Presidentially declared major disaster.

Benefits.gov
Disaster Legal Service and Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance

Disaster Legal Services (DLS) provides free legal help to low-income disaster survivors. If you cannot get adequate legal services for your disaster-related needs, DLS may be able to help.
The Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) gives food assistance to low-income households with food loss or damage caused by a natural disaster.

disasterassistance.gov

Create Home Inventory

An accurate home inventory gives your insurance carrier the information they need to help settle your claims. Get more tips on disaster mitigation and how to file insurance claims within the app.

Post-Disaster Impact Assessment

For Pastors: take the Rapid Post Disaster Impact Assessment to give ROA the critical information needed to assist your church.

Take assessment HERE

Recovery Resources

SBP

SBP helps survivors (for free) receive their maximum eligible amount of FEMA awards for Home Repair and other needs to bring their home back to a safe, sanitary and functional state as quickly as possible. They also train survivors on how to navigate the FEMA process.
National Referral List

This national-level referral list provides disaster recovery services in categories.
National Weather Service

The National Weather Service provides weather, water, and climate data, forecasts, warnings, and impact-based decision support services for the protection of life and property and the enhancement of the national economy.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

NOAA's National Weather Service is building a Weather-Ready Nation by providing better information for better decisions to save lives and livelihoods.
USGS Data Science

The USGS provides science for a changing world, which reflects and responds to society’s continuously evolving needs. As the science arm of the Department of the Interior, the USGS brings an array of earth, water, biological, and mapping data and expertise to bear in support of decision-making on environmental, resource, and public safety issues.
Power Outage

Power Outage Safety
Learn how to prepare your home for a power outage and what to do when one occurs.
Frozen Pipes

Preventing & Thawing Frozen Pipes
Learn how to prevent water pipes from freezing, and how to thaw them if they do freeze.
Mold Remediation

English Manual
Spanish Manual
Disaster Distress Helpline

Disaster Distress Helpline Info: From the United States and its territories, call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor, 24/7. Spanish speakers can call the hotline and press “2” for 24/7 bilingual support.
Callers to the hotline can also connect with counselors in over 100 other languages via 3rd-party interpretation services
Muck and Gut Guide

English Guide
Spanish Guide
Muck and Gut Guide
Muck and Gut Process Video
Emergency Resource Library

Tips and strategies for preparing, responding, and recovering from disasters and emergencies.
Chainsaw Training

Before using a chainsaw, please review one of the training courses here, and make sure to wear proper protective equipment, such as a Hard Hat with Safety Shield, gloves and chaps.
Chain Saw Training
Free Training I and II
Safety Sheet
Generators

How to Choose a Generator
What size generator will I need?
Using a Generator at Home
How to Prevent Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning When Using a Generator
Water Safety and Treatment

Following a disaster, clean drinking water may not be available. Your regular water source could be cut-off or compromised through contamination. Prepare yourself by building a supply of water that will meet your family’s needs during an emergency.
Home Damage, Elevation and Code Compliance

If your home suffered extensive damage from a disaster event, the cost to repair the structure may trigger your local municipality’s requirement to upgrade to current codes and standards.
English Guide
Spanish Guide
SAMHSA Brochures

After a Disaster
Talking About War, Terrorism and Disaster