Finding Loved Ones
If you are seeking loved ones in the wake of a hurricane, call the American Red Cross Family Links Registry at 1-877-LOVED-1S (1-877-568-3317) or access the registry on line. There you can post names and view lists of those already posted. It is updated continuously. Getting Assistance
Register for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362) or online at www.fema.org. Most Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) are open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week:
Avoiding Disease & Sickness
If you are in a affected area, protecting your health and safety is critical. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have many important recommendations regarding handling of food, disinfecting water, preventing carbon monoxide poisoning, avoiding floodwater and mosquitoes, and much more.
Donations & Volunteers
If you want to help by contributing goods and services, call the hurricane hotline at 1-800-440-6728.
The current critical need is for monetary donations to assist organizations at work providing relief in affected areas. These include the American Red Cross, the Salvation Army and others. A list of organizations active during disasters can be found at the USA Freedom Corps website.
Donations can also be made directly through the American Red Cross at 1-800-HELP-NOW.
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