Disaster Recovery

After a Disaster - A Guide for Parents & Teachers

Whether a child has personally experienced trauma or has merely seen the event on television or heard it discussed by adults, it is important for parents and teachers to be informed and ready to help if reactions to stress begin to occur.

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DisasterAssistance.gov

This Web site is the result of Executive Order 13411, which requires the government to simplify the process of identifying and applying for disaster assistance. The site includes information about more than 40 kinds of disaster assistance. You can apply for assistance with a single, online application.

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DisasterHelp.gov

Provides information and services relating to the four pillars of all-hazards disaster management: preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation.
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Emergency Preparation & People with Disabilities

Emergency preparedness is a critical topic for people with disabilities to live independently. This includes people who are older and may not consider themselves to have a disability. Learn more about emergency notification methods, accessible shelters and recovering after an emergency.
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HUD & DHS Launch New Web Site to Receive Public Input on Disaster Recovery

The departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Homeland Security (DHS) have announced the launch of DisasterRecoveryWorkingGroup.gov, a new interagency website that will allow stakeholders to submit ideas for disaster recovery; articulate objectives for recovery assistance going forward; identify examples of best practices; raise challenges and obstacles to success; and share thoughts, experiences and lessons learned. Respond to the questionnaire to provide your input.

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Self Care & Self-Help Following Disasters

Provides information on self-help in coping after a disaster and what to do if additional help is needed.

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Transitional Sheltering Assistance

Information from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about short-term lodging assistance for evacuees who are not able to return home for an extended or indeterminate period of time after a disaster. This link opens a PDF document.
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