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Disaster Planning, Recovery, & Rebuilding

State Resources for Tornado and Storm Assistance and for Volunteering

Alabama

Mississippi

Be Prepared


News

2009 Hurricance Season Outlook, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

National Commission on Children and Disasters, 2010 Report to the President and Congress, October 2010. Disaster plans must do a better job of addressing the risks and needs of children. While every disaster presents distinct challenges, we can still anticipate a disaster's risks to children and plan more effectively to meet their needs.New

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Resources features links to information on the Gulf oil spill, including disaster response and cleanup efforts, volunteer activities, the lost income and damages claims process for businesses and individuals, and other tools.

"Lessons from a Storm" demonstrates the benefits of maintaining a bank account. Following Hurricane Katrina, several families share their stories in this 17-minute video produced by the Federal Reserve Banks.

Oil Spill Seeps Into Many Coastal Concerns, EconSouth, Third Quarter 2010, Federal Reserve Bank of AtlantaNew

Consumer

Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters: Financial Tips for Consumers, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta pdf document

FEMA: Homeowners and Renters (or Property Owners)

Ready America: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed., U.S. Department of Homeland Security

A Citizen Guide to Disaster Preparedness, U.S. General Services Administration

Disaster Services, Red Cross

Are you prepared?, City of San Francisco

Small Business

Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters: Financial Tips for Small Business, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta pdf document

Ready Business: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed., U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Expect the Unexpected: Prepare Your Business for Disaster, SBA and Nationwide Insurance pdf document

Community

Web Resources for Disaster Resistance, PATH (A Public-Private Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology)

Programs and Partners: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizen Corps

FEMA Volunteers

Effective Practices Resource Center: Tools and Training for Volunteer and Service Programs, Corporation for National and Community Service

American Red Cross Community Disaster Education Materials

For Kids

Disaster Preparedness Coloring Book, Red Cross pdf document

Ready Kids, U.S. Department of Homeland Security

FEMA for Kids: Resources for Parents and Teachers, FEMA

Prepare.org: Children and Schools, American Red Cross

En Español

¿Está listo? Una guía completa para la preparación ciudadana, FEMA

¿Puede Permitirse Perder Todos Sus Bienes? American Red Cross pdf document

Su Plan Para el Hogar En Caso de Desastres pdf document

The Be Ready Book: A Workbook for Children pdf document

Disaster Recovery


State Emergency Management Links

Alabama

Florida

Georgia

Louisiana

Mississippi

Tennessee

Homeowners

Grants and Assistance Programs for Individuals, FEMA

Disaster Assistance For Homeowners & Renters, U.S. Small Business Association pdf document

Businesses

Small Business Administration Disaster Loans, FEMA

Disaster Assistance for Businesses of All Sizes, U.S. Small Business Association

Disaster Assistance, U.S. Small Business Administration

Community Services

Disaster Center: Disaster Relief Agencies and Nongovernment Organizations, Disaster Relief Agencies

Coping with Disaster, FEMA

Public Assistance Grant Program, FEMA

Animal Health: Disaster Preparedness, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

Emergency Readiness, American Hospital Association (AHA)

Rebuilding

Housing

Recover & Rebuild, FEMA

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery, NeighborWorks ® America

HUD Disaster Recovery Assistance: Community Development, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)

Planning

Zoning News: Post-Disaster Zoning Opportunities, American Planning Association pdf document

Public Investment: The Impacts of Natural Disasters on Municipal Finance, American Planning Association pdf document

Lessons From Katrina and Rita: What Major Disasters Can Teach Transportation Planners, Victoria Transport Policy Institute pdf document

The Changing Role of Architects in Disaster Response, American Institute of Architects (AIA)