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Hurricane Recovery Resources for Individuals, Businesses, and Farms
If you’ve experienced hurricane damage, knowing where and how to start the recovery process can be overwhelming. It’s a process no one should ever have to go through alone – and thankfully, you don’t have to. We have created an extensive list of resources for those affected by hurricanes or other natural disasters. There are two major categories of resources included: disaster relief resources for individuals and disaster relief resources for businesses and farms. Within these categories, we have provided a list of resources on a national and state level.
Hurricane Relief Resources for Individuals
There are many organizations that provide information on hurricane preparation, evacuation guidance, storm survival tips, and how to deal with the aftermath of a hurricane.
Before and During a Storm
Preparation is key. When the news forecasts an impending storm headed your way, here are some helpful resources for preparing and surviving the hurricane.
National resources for individuals:
- gov (in English) and Ready.gov (in Spanish)
- National Weather Service – National Hurricane Preparedness
- National Weather Service – Hurricane Safety Tips and Resources
- CDC / National Center for Environment Health – Preparing for a Hurricane
- Federal Alliance for Safe Homes (FLASH) – #HurricaneStrong
- National Hurricane Survival Initiative – Hurricane Safety Checklists
- National Hurricane Center
North Carolina resources for individuals:
- NC Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management
- org – Hurricane Guide
- NC Housing Finance Agency (NCHFA)
- NC Disaster & Pandemic Assistance
South Carolina resources for individuals:
- SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – Hurricanes & Floods
- SC Department of Public Safety – Hurricane Resources
- SC Emergency Management Division – S.C. Hurricane Guide
- SC Department of Transportation – Storm Resources
- SC Department of Insurance – Are You Storm Ready?
Hurricanes & FloodsAfter the Storm
After a hurricane has swept through and left behind a path of destruction, it can be difficult to know how and where to start picking up the pieces. Below are some resources to help.
National resources for individuals:
- FEMA Disaster Assistance for Individuals
- gov
- HUD Disaster Resources
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
North Carolina resources for individuals:
- NC Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management
- NC Disaster Information Center
- NCHousingSearch.org
- NC Foreclosure Prevention Fund
- NC Office of Recovery and Resilience – ReBUILDNC
South Carolina resources for individuals:
- SC Emergency Management Division (SCEMD)
- SC Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) – Returning Home
- South Carolina Office of Resilience (SCOR)
- gov – Emergencies and Disasters
- com – Disaster Resources
Hurricane Relief Resources for Business Owners and Farmers
Businesses face their own unique challenges when dealing with the aftermath of a hurricane. We hope these resources provide guidance and assistance for recovery.
National resources for business owners and farmers:
- FEMA
- FEMA – Small Business Disaster Grants
- SBA Disaster Loan Assistance
- US Chamber of Commerce – Small Business Disaster Recovery Quick Guide
- SCORE Resources & Disaster Recovery Checklist
North Carolina resources for business owners and farmers:
- Your local NC FSA (Farm Service Agency) Office
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association – Hurricane Resources for NC Farmers
- NC Disaster Information Center
- NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services emergency hotline: 866-645-9403 (for farmers)
- Small Business and Technology Development Center (SBTDC) – NC Open for Business
- North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Business Recovery Resources
- Small Business Recovery Assistance – ReBUILDNC
South Carolina resources for business owners and farmers:
- Your local SC FSA (Farm Service Agency) Office
- South Carolina Emergency Management Division – Business Reentry Certification
- Carolina Farm Stewardship Association – Hurricane Resources for SC Farmers
- Charleston SC Business Recovery
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We are one of the largest personal injury practices in North Carolina. Our firm has recovered over $1.2 billion total for over 50,000 people since we opened our doors in 1997.1
If you feel you have been treated unfairly by your insurance company with regard to your hurricane damages and you have proof, call us at 1-866-900-7078 immediately. Here are a few of the possible ways we can assist you:
- Reviewing your policy with an eye toward determining any potential issues
- Compiling valuations of building, equipment, and other losses
- Working hard to put together evidence of your damages
- Developing a claims strategy
- Negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf
- Keeping you informed every step of the way
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