The Federal Emergency Management Agency and Small Business Administration have funding available for areas struck by natural disaster. There are strict criteria that must be met.
Tips from FEMA on being prepared if disaster strikes:
1. Sign up for local text alerts and warnings and download weather apps to your smartphone.
2. Develop an emergency communication plan for your family. This will help you be in touch if a disaster strikes and family members are in different locations.
3. Collect important documents and keep them in a safe place. This will help you evacuate without delay and get back on track after the disaster passes.
4. Gather emergency supplies. Pack a “go bag” to evacuate quickly and have supplies in the home to be safe without water or power.
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Resources available if your community is impacted by a disaster:
If your community is impacted by storms or other disasters, there are many resources available. Our office has compiled a list of contacts, phone numbers, and websites for agencies, including non-profits, throughout the 1st Congressional District that are available to assist in the event of a disaster. You can view this list by clicking here. This is by no means a complete list of all the sources of assistance in our region. There are many other groups assisting in the recovery, including local volunteer organizations who are working so hard to help our communities.
If our office can be of assistance after a natural disaster please contact us.