FDLP Resource Guides: Natural Hazards: General Recovery

Infographic, "How to Help after a Disaster"

	Clean Up Safely After a Disaster Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Find out safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones. Available language on website: Español
	Disaster Distress Helpline Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration This is the national hotline that provides disaster-crisis counseling. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 Español: Llama o envía un mensaje de texto 1-800-985-5990 presiona “2.” For deaf and hard of hearing: Disaster Distress Helpline Videophone for American Sign Language Users
	FEMA Mobile App Federal Emergency Management Agency "Receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more." Available language for application: Español
	Find Assistance DisasterAssistance.gov Fill-out an anonymous, online questionnaire to locate assistance for your needs. Available languages on website: عربي (Arabic), Deutsch, Español, Kreyòl, 한국어, Pilipino, Português, Русский, Tiếng Việt, and 官话
	General Information for Disasters U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Read about "general information for homeowners, communities, schools, and facilities, that can apply to many different disaster situations." Available languages on website: Español and Tiếng Việt
	Types of Disasters Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Learn about how disasters can impact behavioral health, including emotional distress, anxiety, and depression.

usa.gov

Find out how to donate resources to people impacted by a disaster, including donating items and blood.
Available language on website: Español

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Read some "guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly," including cash and in-kind donations.
Available languages on website: عربي (Arabic), Burmese, Chamorro, Chuukese, Deutsch, Español, Français, Ilocano, 日本語, Kreyòl, 한국어, Nepali, Ōlelo- Hawaii, Português- Brasil, Русский, Somali, Swahili, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文

Ready.gov

See how you can "help your community before, during, and after a disaster or emergency."
Available languages on website: عربي (Arabic), Español, Français, 日本語, Kreyòl, 한국어, Русский, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, and 简体中文

Check out some information about recovering after a disaster or emergency that you can find in the CGP.

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Publication Date: 2017
Quoted excerpt, "Assistance from FEMA may help you and members of your household who are affected by a disaster take care of necessary expenses and serious needs that cannot be met through insurance or other forms of assistance."
Additional language of publication: Español

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Publication Date: 2015
Quoted excerpt, "This guide was developed to help homeowners, volunteers and other workers to restore damaged homes in a way that puts people first."

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Publication Date: 2013
Quoted except, "Children and youth can face emotional strains after a traumatic event such as a car crash or violence. Disasters also may leave them with long-lasting harmful effects."
Additional language of publication: Español