Disaster Support Resources
Post Disaster
- Flood Insurance - filing your insurance claim
- FEMA–Register for housing and other aid
- Housing Needs
- Transitional Housing Assistance Program
- Food Stamp Assistance
- Disaster Recover Centers (DRC)
- Small Business Administration (SBA)
- American Red Cross
- Links to Charitable Organizations
You may be eligible for disaster assistance funding and services from FEMA as well as other State, community, and private organizations. Please refer to the following resources to help you recover from recent disasters or visit www.FEMA.gov for a complete list of disaster support services.
Flood Insurance - filing your insurance claim
If you have insurance, it’s important to call your agent or insurance company as soon as possible to begin the claims process.
- Call 1-800-427-4661 to talk with a National Flood Insurance Program insurance specialist if you are unable to locate important policy information or need help contacting your insurance company.
FEMA–Register for housing and other aid
We urge you to register for FEMA assistance to gain access to a number of important resources. FEMA can provide additional information and assistance for losses not covered by insurance coverage including temporary housing and repair assistance.
- Call 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) / 1-800-462-7585 (TTY) or register online at www.fema.gov/assistance/register.shtm
Housing Needs
Temporary Housing (a place to live for a limited period of time):
Money is available to rent a different place to live, or a government provided housing unit when rental properties are not available.
Transitional Housing Assistance Program
- Temporary Housing Assistance:
Money is available to rent a different place to live, or a government provided housing unit may be provided when rental resources are not available. - Repair:
Money is available to homeowners to repair damage from the disaster to their primary residence that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to make the damaged home safe, sanitary, and functional. - Replacement:
Money is available to homeowners to replace their home destroyed in the disaster that is not covered by insurance. The goal is to help the homeowner with the cost of replacing their destroyed home. - Permanent Housing Construction:
Direct assistance or money for the construction of a home. This type of help occurs only in insular areas or remote locations specified by FEMA, where no other type of housing assistance is possible.
Food Stamp Assistance
You may be eligible to receive disaster flood stamp assistance through the state to accept Food Stamp/EBT benefits from Food Stamp customers in exchange for hot foods with no sales tax.
- Call 1-888-312-4567 for more information about Food Stamps.
Disaster Recover Centers (DRC)
Visit a local DRC to receive more information on State, local, federal, and voluntary agencies that may be able to assist you.
Small Business Administration (SBA)
After you register with FEMA, you may be referred to the SBA for information about a low-interest loan. The SBA is the primary source of federal funds for long-term recovery assistance. The SBA has loan officers in the Disaster Recovery Centers to provide assistance in filling out your SBA application and explaining the program.
American Red Cross
Contact the American Red Cross if you have immediate emergency needs for food, clothing, shelter, or medical care.
- Call 1-866-438-4636 to talk to a Red Cross Representative.
Replacement of State-Issued Identification
- Call 1-866-283-283. for more information from the State Commissioner's Office.
Links to Charitable Organizations
Network for Good
http://www.networkforgood.org/topics/animal_environ/hurricanes
Lists many charitable organizations helping victims in the areas of long-term recovery, health, child and family services, and animal care.
Salvation Army
Victims Assistance Line: 1-888-363-2769
http://www.salvationarmyusa.org
Habitat for Humanity
1-800-HABITAT, ext. 2551or 2552
http://www.habitat.org
Volunteers of America
1-800-899-0089
http://volunteersofamerica.org
Catholic Charities USA
http://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
Has launched operation "Home away from Home" and "Louisiana Renaissance" to assist those displaced by Katrina and Rita.
http://www.catholiccharitiesinfo.org "Need Assistance? Find your Local Agency." Enter your zip code to find your local Catholic Charities office.
Humane Society
National hotline for reporting lost pets, 1-800-HUMANE or 1-486-2631.
http://www.petfinder.com Click on "Animal Emergency Response Network" to search reports of found, rescued, and sheltered pets in the areas affected by the disaster.
United Way of America
1-800-272-4630
www.national.unitedway.org
America's Second Harvest
1-800-771-2303
http://www.secondharvets.org "Find your Local Program" - type in your zip code to find you local food bank.
Last Modified: Wednesday, 14-Mar-2007 16:31:35 EDT