This site provides information for the prevention and recovery of disasters. Find Disaster Assistance for families, farmers, ranchers, and small businesses. Pet and livestock owner information as well.
Find Disaster Assistance
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U.S. Department of Agriculture's Disaster and Drought Assistance
U.S.Department of Agriculture.
According to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, "To date, USDA has designated 1,055 counties in 26 states as disaster areas due to drought." July 2012. This Web page has specific drought related information including technical and funding assistance.
Be Prepared for a Disaster
U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Being prepared for a disaster is as easy as 1,2,3. 1. Get a Kit 2. Make a Plan 3. Be Informed. Found out information on how to be prepared for your family, your pets and your business at www.ready.gov.
Prepare For Emergencies & Disasters
DHS. Federal Emergency Management Agency.
"Start preparing for an emergency or disaster before anything happens. You should find reliable information sources, warning systems and alert systems in advance." Additional assistance is found here: DisasterAssistance.gov
Emergency Preparedness and Response
United States Department of Agriculture.
USDA agencies provide information and services for emergency preparedness and response.
FloodSmart.Gov
USDHS. Federal Emergency Management Agency. National Flood Insurance Program.
"Floods and flash floods happen in all 50 states.." Homeowner's insurance doesn't pay for the cost to recover from a flood, National Flood Insurance does. For information contact the National Flood Insurance Program: Call toll free: 1-888-379-9531
Disaster Information Management Research Center
U.S. Health and Human Services. National Library of Medicine.
"The core purpose of the Disaster Information Management Research Center (DIMRC) is to develop and provide access to health information resources and technology for disaster preparedness, response, and recovery. Our intent is to connect people to quality disaster health information and foster a culture of community resiliency." Provides Disaster Apps and Mobile ready tools.
American Red Cross Assists in Disasters
Ameircan Red Cross.
"Each year, the American Red Cross immediately responds to about 70,000 natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills, transportation accidents and explosions."
Home and Community Disaster Recovery Assistance
Department of Housing and Urban Development
HUD can provide critical housing and community development resources to aid disaster recovery. HUD's Disaster Recovery Teams are located in offices throughout the country.
Disaster Unemployment Assistance
Department of Labor
Disaster Unemployment Assistance provides financial assistance to individuals whose employment or self-employment has been lost or interrupted as a direct result of a major disaster declared by the President of the United states.
Small Business Disaster Assistance
Small Business Administration.
Provides various types assistance for businesses of all sizes in preparing for emergencies and in the event of a disaster.
Animal Emergency and Disaster Planning Information
U.S. Department of Agriculture. National Agricultural Library. Animal Welfare Information Center.
Companion Animals
Pets, information for pet owners; Disaster preparedness; Animal safety; Dog and cat CPR; Pet poison prevention; and more.
Farm Animals
Farm animal rescue; Disaster preparedness for livestock including horses; Animal health. Accidents and livestock; Poisonous plants database; Carcass disposal; and more.
Research Animals
Disaster planning for animal facilities; and more.
Zoo, Circus and Marine Animals
Disaster planning; Training modules; Guidelines for police officers responding to animal incidents; Poison and pesticide information; and more.