“The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.”
- Find Assistance | disasterassistance.gov
- D-SNAP Helps With Food Costs After a Declared Disaster
- “The Disaster Assistance Improvement Program’s (DAIP) mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.”
- Plan Ahead for Disasters | Ready.gov
- Ready.gov: Emergency Management Resources for Seniors
- Ready.gov: Emergency Planning Resources for People with Disabilities
- Disasters and Emergencies | USAGov
- Prepare Yourself for Natural Disasters | Benefits.gov
- Individuals and Households Program (IHP) – Housing Assistance | Benefits.gov
- Get Help | Emergency Preparedness | Red Cross
- Red Cross Disaster Apps for phones and tablets
- Emergency Preparedness | ACL Administration for Community Living
- Emergency Preparedness Resources for Persons with Disabilities
- ACL National Family Caregiver Support Program-Just in Case Emergency Readiness for Older Adults and Caregivers
- National Advisory Committee on Seniors and Disasters (NACSD) (hhs.gov)
- National Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resource Center | Home (acl.gov)
- Build A Kit | Ready.gov
- AARP Disaster Resilience Tool Kit
- CMS Emergency Preparedness Checklist