National Government Resources

1. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

   • Website: www.fema.gov

   • Provides disaster declarations, individual assistance programs, and resources for housing, rebuilding, and financial aid.

2. Disaster Assistance.gov

   • Website: www.disasterassistance.gov

   • Centralized platform to find federal disaster assistance, including housing, food, and medical support.

3. U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Assistance

   • Website: www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance

   • Offers low-interest loans for businesses, nonprofits, homeowners, and renters to recover from disasters.

4. American Red Cross

   • Website: www.redcross.org

   • Provides shelters, food, and emotional support during disasters.

Nonprofit and Community Organizations

1. Salvation Army Disaster Services

   • Website: www.salvationarmyusa.org

   • Offers food, shelter, and other emergency assistance.

2. Feeding America

   • Website: www.feedingamerica.org

   • Provides food assistance through a network of food banks.

3. Team Rubicon

   • Website: www.teamrubiconusa.org

   • Deploys volunteers, including veterans, for disaster response and recovery.

4. Habitat for Humanity

   • Website: www.habitat.org

   • Assists with rebuilding and repairing homes after disasters.

Financial Assistance Resources

1. United Way (211)

   • Website: www.211.org

   • Call 2-1-1 for local resources, including disaster relief, housing assistance, and mental health support.

2. Catholic Charities USA

   • Website: www.catholiccharitiesusa.org

   • Offers financial assistance, shelter, and long-term disaster recovery services.

Mental Health and Emotional Support

1. National Disaster Distress Helpline

   • Phone: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746

   • Website: www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

   • Provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support.

2. Crisis Text Line

   • Text HOME to 741741

   • Free, 24/7 support for those experiencing emotional distress or crisis.