State Resources for Tornado and Storm Assistance and for Volunteering
Be Prepared
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.![]()
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 Atlanta![]()
Preparing for Emergencies and Disasters: Financial Tips for Consumers, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
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 BusinessPreparing for Emergencies and Disasters: Financial Tips for Small Business, Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta
Ready Business: Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed., U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Expect the Unexpected: Prepare Your Business for Disaster, SBA and Nationwide Insurance
Web Resources for Disaster Resistance, PATH (A Public-Private Partnership for Advancing Housing Technology)
Programs and Partners: Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Citizen Corps
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 KidsDisaster Preparedness Coloring Book, Red Cross
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
Su Plan Para el Hogar En Caso de Desastres
The Be Ready Book: A Workbook for Children
Disaster Recovery
Grants and Assistance Programs for Individuals, FEMA
Disaster Assistance
For Homeowners & Renters, U.S. Small Business Association
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 ServicesDisaster 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)
PlanningZoning News: Post-Disaster Zoning Opportunities, American Planning Association
Public Investment: The Impacts of Natural Disasters on Municipal Finance, American Planning Association
Lessons From Katrina and Rita: What Major Disasters Can Teach Transportation Planners,
Victoria Transport Policy Institute
The Changing Role of Architects in Disaster Response, American Institute of Architects (AIA)