Immediate Responses, Safety and Basic Needs

Red Cross Disaster Relief Services  (800) 733-2767

FEMA Assistance After a Disaster (800) 621-3362

Disaster Assistance.Gov  

Farming Supports

FSA Disaster Assistance Programs

Farm Service Disaster Assistance Brochure

Farm Service Disaster Discovery Tool  to see what you may qualify for

Mental Health Resources

UGA Extension Mental Health after disasters  

GA Disaster Mental Health

NC State Extension – Tips for Handling Family Stress After a Disaster

NC State Extension – Family Stress After Disasters

Colorado State Extension – Coping with Disasters

Arizona Cooperative Extension – Promoting the Health and Well-Being of Families During      Difficult Times

  • lifeline for talk or text 24/7

Disaster Distress Helpline Call or text 1-800-985-5990.

Resources for Children

Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane (En Español)

After the Hurricane: Helping Young Children Heal

Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (En Español: ASL)

Teacher Guidelines Helping Students After a Hurricane

Talking to Children: When Scary Things Happen (En Español)

Tips for Parents on Media Coverage of Traumatic Events  

Veteran Resources

VA and other disaster assistance for veterans

VA and PenFed Foundation support for veterans in FEMA declared disasters

DAV provides financial help and basic necessities for veterans and families

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