Planning for Post-Disaster Recovery

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American Planning Association
A resource from the American Planning Association to help communities navigate the post-disaster recovery process. Includes briefing papers, pre-event recovery ordinances and more. Read More

Disaster Loan Assistance

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US Small Business Administration
The Small Business Administration (SBA) offers disaster assistance in the form of low interest loans to businesses, nonprofit organizations, homeowners, and renters located in regions affected by declared disasters. SBA also provides eligible small businesses and nonprofit organizations with working capital to help overcome the economic injury of a declared disaster. Read More

Wildland Fire Chemical Clean-Up

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USDA Forest Service
Information on how to clean up wildland fire retardants, foams, water enhancers (gels) and more. Read More

Safe Cleanup of Fire Ash

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New Mexico Department of Health
This short, two-page handout focuses on clean-up of ash and debris following fire. Read More

Disasters and Financial Planning

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American Red Cross
Information on insurance claims, document replacement, cash flow and more. Read More

Replace Your Vital Records

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USA.gov
Resources for replacing federal documents after disaster. Read More

Checklist of Important Legal Documents and Financial Statements

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Hope Coalition America
Provides a list of important documents which can be used before a wildfire to help prepare for disaster or which can provide a starting place for recovering documents after a diaster. Read More

Disaster Relief and Recovery Services

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American Red Cross
Resources from the American Red Cross. Resources include staying safe after a disaster, checking for home safety, recovering emotionally, recovering financially, and more. Read More

Keeping Food Safe During and Emergency

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USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service
Did you know that a flood, fire, national disaster, or the loss of power from high winds, snow, or ice could jeopardize the safety of your food? Knowing how to determine if food is safe and how to keep food safe will help minimize the potential loss of food and reduce the risk of foodborne... Read More

Disaster Distress Helpline

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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. Read More