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Hurricane Helene and Milton Resources

Our thoughts are with the people and communities in the Southeast U.S. Region in recovery from the Hurricanes Helene and Milton. Note: We will add to this list as more information is available.

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Do you or a loved one need help after Helene or Milton?

The Southeast ADA Center provides information, training, and resources on disability rights, access, and the Americans with Disabilities Act. We also work to connect you with people to help and to services available in your area to help meet your specific needs. We will add to this list when additional information is available.

NOTE: Please do not email to apply for individual monetary assistance. We can only refer you to the resources below, and we don’t want you to lose valuable time that could be spent applying for help in the right place. Applications must made directly to the programs providing assistance.

The Southeast ADA Center is one of ten regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network grant funded by the Administration for Community Living (ACL) National Institute on Disability, Independent Living and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). However, the Southeast ADA Center, ACL, and NIDILRR do not provide individual monetary assistance.

Contact Southeast ADA Center

The Southeast ADA Center, one of ten regional ADA Centers in the ADA National Network, is here to answer your ADA-related questions and provide any other information and referrals that we can.
CALL: 404-541-9001 or 1-800-949-4232 to connect with your regional ADA Center.

National Organizations

American Red Cross – RedCross.org

Shelters and Checklists for Emergency Kits, Power, and Communication

Checklists for Emergency Kits, Power, and Communication

ADA National Network Resources

Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies

Federal Organizations

FEMA: U.S. Federal Emergency Management

Call FEMA Help Line

  • Phone: 800-621-3362 – daily from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. [Eastern Time]
    • Press 1 for English
    • Press 2 for Spanish
    • Press 3 for other languages
  • Dial 711 or video relay services 

How to Apply: FEMA Disaster Assistance

Get Assistance: Recovery Information

Social Media

Eldercare Locator and ACL: Administration for Community Living

  • Eldercare Locator
    Connecting you to resources and services for older adults, their families, and caregivers. This is a nationwide public service of the Administration on Aging (AoA), an agency of the U.S. Administration for Community Living (ACL).
    Phone: 1-800-677-1116
    Web: eldercare.acl.gov

Ready.gov – U.S. Department of Homeland Security

CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Prepare & Planning

Emergency Coping and By Type

Social Media

IRS: Internal Revenue Service

DOL: U.S. Department of Labor

Counseling and Support Resources

National Disaster Distress Helpline

Crisis Resource Center from Mental Health America (MHA)

Resources: Information and tools to help you during stressful difficult times including: navigate a mental health crisis; coping with disaster; and coping and recovery from crisis, violence, abuse, or discrimination.

SAMHSA Distress Helpline 

  • Provides 24-hours-a-day, 365-days-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. To connect with a trained crisis counselor:
    • Call 1-800-985-5990 (press “2” for Spanish)
    • Text TalkWithUs to 66746
    • Spanish Speakers:
      Call 1-800-985-5990 and press “2”
      From the U.S., text Hablanos to 66746
      Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
      Web: samhsa.gov

Recursos en español

Los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de Enfermedades
(CDC, por sus siglas en inglés)

State Disaster Resources in Southeast U.S Region

States: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee

Alabama (AL)

Florida (FL)

Georgia (GA)

Kentucky (KY)

Mississippi (MS)

North Carolina (NC)

How you can help North Carolina

South Carolina (SC)

Tennessee (TN)

Donations and How to Help After a Disaster

To help and make the most of your contributions, it’s important to follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly. Keep in mind recovery lasts a lot longer than media attention. There will be volunteer needs for many months, often many years, after the disaster.  Your help is often needed long after a disaster.

To help a state in the U.S. Southeast Region

Select the state from the list of State Disaster Resources in Southeast U.S. Region

To find trusted organizations to donate and volunteer:

  • National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD)
    Web: nvoad.org
    • Before collecting donated items, confirm the items are needed, and how it will get to affected areas. Organizations on the ground know what items and quantities are needed, often buy in bulk with discounts and, if possible, purchase through businesses local to the disaster, which supports economic recovery.
    • Financial contributions to recognized disaster relief organizations are the fastest, most flexible and most effective method of donating. Find a list of trusted organizations that can put your generous contributions to the best possible use.
    • Don’t self-deploy to disaster areas. Trusted organizations operating in the affected areas know where volunteers are needed. Work with an established non-profit organization to make sure you have the appropriate safety, training and skills needed to respond.

Frauds and Scams

en español: Recursos pueden ayudarle a reconocer, evitar e informar sobre estafas y fraudes
Source: Oficina para la Protección Financiera del Consumidor (CFPB, por sus siglas en inglés)
liga: consumerfinance.gov

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