Other Recovery Help

Other Recovery Help

Are you looking for assistance to help your business or community recover? Are you unsure of where to get information? Do you want to find local services?

If you can answer “yes” to any of these questions, this page may be able to help you. Here we offer a list of resources that are not just for individuals. You can also find links to sites that offer assistance for businesses, local governments, and communities.

There are lots of resources around that may be able to help for many types of situations. Visit some of the sites to see what you can find. Your path to disaster recovery may be able to start here.

Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance – Search for assistance from a list of all federal programs open to the public. Search programs by type, agency, or number, offered for any of the following:

  • State (and the District of Columbia), local, tribal, and U.S. territory governments;
  • Profit and non-profit entities;
  • Special groups; and
  • Individuals.

(General Services Administration)

Grants.gov – Do you want to seek a grant? If so, this site offers a centralized place where you can find and apply for federal grants from 26 different agencies. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Benefits.gov – Looking for assistance that fits your unique situation? Just answer some questions in the “Benefit Finder” to find programs with federal partners that may be right for you. (U.S. Department of Labor)

National Resource Network – The Network is a diverse group of private and public sector organizations. Its purpose is to help distressed cities find and implement solutions to aid their economic recovery and growth. The Network offers their assistance through three core services:

  • Support for Implementing Solutions,
  • Access to Peer Networks and New Ideas, and
  • On-line, On-demand Access to Expertise.

(U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development)

Community Recovery Management Toolkit – The toolkit is a resource for local officials and community leaders. It aims to provide resources to help manage the complex issues of long-term, post-disaster recovery. The toolkit compiles guidance, case studies, tools, and training. You can find the information grouped as follows:

  • Resources to Organize Following a Disaster,
  • Resources to Plan for Post-Disaster Recovery,
  • Resources for Managing Recovery (like staffing and financing), and
  • Additional Resources.

(U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

Are You Ready? Guide - FEMA designed this guide to teach and empower Americans to prepare for and respond to emergencies, including natural and man-made disasters. Anyone, including communities, can use the guide to learn more about preparedness. (U.S. Department of Homeland Security)

U.S. Government Services and Information - View a list of government services and information that can guide you to the help you need. You can find help online, in your local community, or in your state. (USA.gov)

American Hometowns - Cities, Counties and Towns - Search for information about each city and town in the U.S. by state. You can use this information to find help after a disaster. (USA.gov)

State Governments - Find your state or U.S. territory government website so you can search for services or information. You can also search the websites of Tribal Governments. (USA.gov)

U.S. Postal Service Alerts - Find out if there are any postal service problems in your area after a weather-related or other event:

  • Is mail being delivered?
  • Is your post office open?

You can view residential as well as business alerts. If you need to relocate, you can also do your change of address online. (U.S. Postal Service)

Alternative Fueling Station Locator - Do you have a diesel, hybrid, flexible fuel (FFV), or other vehicle that uses alternative fuel? Use this interactive map to help you find fueling stations near you. (U.S. Department of Energy)

Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program - This program helps to conserve natural resources and aid watershed recovery after natural disasters. Both public and private landowners may qualify. You can find details for both EWP and the EWP Floodplain Easement Program (FPE) on the site. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Community Development Resources - Learn more about rural community development efforts. You can find information by audience or by subject. View topics that include business, farms, education, health, housing, and senior citizens. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Last Updated: 09/21/16