Disaster Resources
By State / Elderly Assistance / Financial /
General Assistance / Outside the U S / Pets
 
 

By State
 
Links to State Emergency Management Offices
 
 

Elderly Assistance
 
 
Administration on Aging
Includes links to SBA loans and grants for older applicants,
a disaster assistance plan, and a directory of disaster officers on aging

Financial
 
 
USDA Resources
Loans, resources for farmers and
other disaster assistance links
 
 
Farm Services Association
Links to county offices, emergency loan assistance and
Noninsured crop disaster assistance program (NAP)
 
 
Housing and Urban Development
Links to loans, grants, and the
Disaster Recovery Grant Reporting System
 
 
IRS
Covers tax information for disaster victims
 

General Assistance
 
 
USDA Disaster Assistance Page
Emergency food programs and other
helpful links
 
 
FEMA
News, updates, and links to important resources
for disaster victims such as flood insurance
 
 
FAQ
Frequently asked questions and answers for
disaster victims
 
 
Operation Fresh Start
(Department of Energy)
A page designed to help provide
information on incorporating sustainable
technologies into disaster recovery
 
 
Small Business Association
Information on home and personal property,
personal injury physical disaster loans, and a
National Flood Insurance fact sheet
 

 
Outside the U S
    Central American Efforts
 
Small Business Association
Resources for assisting with
Hurricane Mitch relief efforts
 
 
USAID
News about relief efforts in Central America
and the Caribbean from the U. S. Agency
for International Development

 
Pets
 
   Government Resources
 
Animals and Emergencies
FEMA site dedicated to helping
our animal friends in time of need
 
Awareness
Courtesy of the Emergency Management Institute
Facts and materials to assist in preparing
anumal caretakers for disasters
 
Planning
Courtesy of the Emergency Management Institute
Facts and materials to assist in
planning for disasters - includes an exam

 
    Non-Government Resources
 
General Information
Information on providing funds for animals
affected by disasters
 
 
Disaster Relief for Pets
The American Red Cross and Humane Society
of the United States have compiled an outline of
steps to prepare pet owners for disasters
 
 
 
American Humane Society
Providers of onsite rescue and
relief for animal victims
 
 
Humane Society
(Worldwide)
Links to disaster efforts involving animals
and other important animal issues
 
 
International Fund for
Animal Welfare
Updates on efforts to help
animals in disasters worldwide
Specific information on North Carolina efforts
 
 
United Animal Nations
Tips on preparing and keeping animals safe
during a disaster
 
 

Created by Kelly M. Holt
10/2/99 CLIS-J734
rkholt68@bellsouth.net