FEMA's New Disaster Recovery Resource Offers Support in Community Rebuilding: Identifying disaster recovery resources and understanding how they can be knit together to fund community rebuilding can be a challenge. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has responded to this need by launching an online tool.

Irene's Impact: The Atlanta Fed explores the impacts of natural disasters, disrupted economic activity among them. What is the role of the Fed in the aftermath of a natural disaster? SouthPoint notes that after Hurricane Katrina, forecasters learned valuable lessons that are once again being put to the test.

Under Water in More Ways Than One: Historic Flooding and Foreclosures in Atlanta: The Atlanta neighborhoods most affected by the September 2009 flooding were already struggling with foreclosures. Careful planning and policy efforts can ensure the sustainability and resilience of such vulnerable communities.

Natural Disaster and Manmade Recession Reveal Strengths and Needs of Haitian Diaspora: Community organizations both formally and informally linked have been especially important to Miami's Haitian-American community since the devastating earthquake in Haiti in January 2010.

Protect Your Business this Hurricane Season webinar: Participate in a hurricane preparedness webinar on May 29 from 2–3 pm ET, which is cohosted by the U.S. Small Business Administration. It will feature the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's 2012 Atlantic hurricane season forecast. A discussion on disaster preparedness tips follows. Financial tips for small business disaster preparedness are available here.

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

Consumer

Are you prepared?, City of San Francisco

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

The Community Reinvestment Act and Disaster Recovery, Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis

Disaster Services, Red Cross

FEMA: Homeowners and Renters (or Property Owners)

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