Natural Hazards

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Guidelines for Cleaning Safely After a Disaster

• Find out safety tips to protect yourself and loved ones.
• Available language on website: Español

DisasterAssistance.gov (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Find Assistance

• 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

Federal Emergency Management Agency

FEMA Mobile App

• "Receive real-time weather alerts, locate emergency shelters in your area, prepare for common hazards, and more."
• Available language for application: Español

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Disaster Distress Helpline

• 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 ASL callers: "Text or call the Disaster Distress Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 using your preferred Relay provider."

Types of Disasters

• Learn about how disasters can impact behavioral health, including emotional distress, anxiety, and depression.

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Preparing for and Responding to Natural Disasters

• 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

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Volunteer and Donate

• 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 (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Get Involved

• 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 

usa.gov (U.S. General Services Administration)

How to help survivors after a disaster

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

Help after a Disaster: FEMA Individual Assistance Can Help You Recover

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

Rebuild Healthy Homes: Guide to Post-Disaster Restoration for a Safe and Healthy Home

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."

Tips for Talking with and Helping Children and Youth Cope after a Disaster or Traumatic Event: A Guide for Parents, Caregivers, and Teachers

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