National Resource Toolkit: Disaster and Emergency Resources

DisasterAssistance.gov: The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.

Hurricane Preparation and More: The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is ongoing in the Northern Hemisphere. It officially began on June 1 and will end on November 30. Use this resource to prepare for and stay safe during this year's hurricane season.

Resources for Hurricane Milton (Florida: October 2024)

Resources for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana: September 2024)

Resources for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene (Georgia: September 2024)

Resources for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Helene (South Carolina: September 2024)

Resources for Northeast Ohio/Cleveland PowerOutage (August 2024)

Food Safety During Power Outages, Floods, and Fires

Resources for Assistance with Tropical Storm Debby (Florida, Georgia, South Carolina: August 2024)

Resources for Assistance with Tropical Storm Beryl (Texas: July 2024)

FEMA Report: Tropical Storm Beryl (Texas: July 2024)

American Red Cross: You are not alone.  Contact the Red Cross for emergency aid. You are not alone!  The thousands of staff and volunteers of the Red Cross are here for you with emergency aid when you need it most, as well as advice and assistance to help you recover from a disaster or become better prepared to face one in the future.

USA.Gov Hurricane Relief:  Disaster Financial Assistance with Food, Housing, and Bills

During the coronavirus pandemic, you may qualify for additional help with food and bills. Learn about mortgage and rental relief. Find out how the CARES Act can help your family.

Disaster Distress Helpline:  If you or someone you know shows any disaster distress symptoms, whether you know they concern a hurricane or tropical storm or if it is unclear how they started, call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 for support and counseling. 

It’s normal for hurricanes to cause people to experience emotional distress. Feelings such as overwhelming anxiety, constant worrying, trouble sleeping, and other depression-like symptoms are common responses before, during, and after these types of storms. 

2-1-1 Texas Disaster Assistance: Call 9-1-1 for life-threatening emergencies due to Hurricane Harvey. You'll have several options when you call 2-1-1(link is external). Here’s what each one does.

Option 1

• Answers general assistance questions and operates year-round

Option 2

• Questions about SNAP (formerly known as food stamps), TANF, Medicaid and CHIP
• Information about the current SNAP food waivers related to Harvey