SBA, Volunteer Groups and FEMA Come to the Aid of Flood Survivors
When disaster strikes, many people think they have only
Since the severe storms and flooding engulfed
Through federal low-interest disaster loans, SBA assists businesses of all sizes along with
nonprofit organizations, along with homeowners and renters who might be referred to SBA by
At least 20 volunteer organizations responded to the
Organizations like Team Rubicon responded shortly after the storms and flooding on "
Local churches like the
Often one of the first organizations to respond, the
During times of disaster, federal agencies like AmeriCorps provide key resources that help expand the capacity of existing organizations by deploying teams to help with work ranging from mucking, gutting and cleanup to community outreach and capacity building by providing support to Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters. AmeriCorps responded in force by deploying 41 disaster relief teams to the
Recovery from a disaster is a long-term process, often lasting years. Volunteer, non-profit organizations like the
Without organizations like Team Rubicon,
To date, over 5,300 survivors have visited a disaster recovery center to meet with
Survivors looking for help for cleanout, furniture moving and rebuilding can call 2-1-1 or (877) 541-7905. 2-1-1 can connect survivors with up-to-date information about the resources available to them in their areas.
Survivors who are still without a home that is safe, secure and functional and have not registered with
For more information on volunteer organizations involved in the
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