AFTERMATH UPDATES: Hurricane/Cyclone/Tropical Storm Isaias – Kars for kids

Most Shared Videos of Isaias

Twitter: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

Tweets by NOAA

Reddit: r/TropicalWeather

Top Stories on Google News - Live Update

Helpful Post Storm USA Links and Information

Fema

• Transitional shelter assistance
• www.femaevachotels.com
• www.FEMA.gov
• 1-800-621-3362 - Contact number

Disaster Assistance (DAIP)

• www.DisasterAssistance.gov
• 1-800-462-7585 - Contact number

IRS

• The US provides tax breaks for situations like this. Contact them for more information.

U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)

• www.workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/disaster.asp

U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

• www.SBA.gov 
• 1-800-827-5722 - Contact number

American Red Cross

• www.RedCross.org
• 1-800-733-2767 - Contact number

Cleanup & Recovery - Taken from: https://www.dol.gov/general/stormrecovery

Please review these OSHA fact sheets on natural disaster recovery:

• Cleanup Hazard [PDF] / [En Español]
• Flood Cleanup [PDF] / [En Español]
• Downed Electrical Wires [PDF]
• Fungi [PDF] / [En Español]
• Falls [PDF]
• Electrical [PDF]
• Chainsaws [PDF] / [En Español]
• Tree Trimming [PDF] / [En Español]
• Chipper Machines [PDF]
• Portable Generators [PDF] 
• Carbon Monoxide Poisoning [PDF] 

Helpful Post Storm Canadian Information/Links

Important Links

• Canadian Red Cross - https://www.redcross.ca/
• Hurricane status page to bookmark - https://weather.gc.ca/hurricane/index_e.html
• Environment resources Canada - https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment.html
• Hurricane FAQs from the Canadian gov - https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/hurricane-forecasts-facts/frequently-asked-questions.html
• General contacts, links and explanations of pre, post and during hurricane action - https://www.canada.ca/en/environment-climate-change/services/hurricane-forecasts-facts.html

Helpful Tips

• Hurricane Checklist and Tips
• Canadian Red Cross Guide to Flood Recovery
• Flooding Checklist and Tips
• Substantial Repair and Reconstruction Contract Checklist
• Understanding your Insurance Policy – Home Owner
• Flooded Rental Property – Facts and Tips
• Submitting an Insurance Claim – Homeowner
• Cash Settlements – What to Consider
• Guide to Disaster Recovery, Caregivers and Parents
• Coping with Crisis
• Supporting Emotional Wellbeing Following a Disaster
• Apply to become a volunteer
  • https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/current-emergency-responses/hurricane-dorian-prince-edward-island/hurricane-information-and-support - Source for links above: Canadian Red Cross

Tips From Kars4kids

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Flood Cars In the Aftermath of Hurricane Sandy - Infographic

Car donation form: https://www.kars4kids.org/donate_car.php