Recovery Resources
People
Employee Assistance
Disaster Distress Helpline
Counseling support to trauma caused by natural or man-made disasters LINK
FEMA
Disaster Unemployment Assistance Program LINK
Family Assistance (incl. Pets)
National Animal Rescue and Sheltering Coalition
Locate a missing pet LINK
FEMA
Pet Preparedness Tips LINK
FEMA
Grants & Assistance Programs for Individuals LINK
Locating Family & Friends
National Emergency Family Registry & Locator System
LINK
Unaccompanied Minors Registry
LINK
Google Person Finder
An app to locate people after an event LINK
Red Cross Safe & Well
LINK
Alternate Housing
FEMA
How do I find a place to stay? LINK
General Guidance
IBHS
The Insurance Institute for Business & Home Safety has two programs for small and medium businesses. Open For Business (OFB)-EZ toolkit is focused on business continuity and organized functionally (LINK). EZ-PREP is focused on emergency preparation and response, and organized chronologically (LINK).
Small Business Recovery Quick Guide
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Document LINK
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation Small Business Recovery Expanded Guide
Large listing of links to resources and articles across all categories LINK
Responding to Disaster: Tips from the Front Line
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation article LINK
Disaster Recovery Journal
Generally Accepted Business Continuity Practices LINK
FEMA
Recovery resources LINK
NFPA 1600: Standard on Disaster/Emergency Management and Business Continuity/Continuity of Operations Programs
The National Preparedness Standard LINK
Disaster Recovery Institute International
Nonprofit organization helping companies prepare for and recovery from disasters LINK
Business Continuity Institute
Business continuity resources LINK
Small Business Administration
LINK
USDA Programs Assisting Individuals and Small Businesses After Disaster
LINK
Crisis Cleanup
Crisis Cleanup is a collaborative disaster work order management platform that improves coordination, reduces duplication of efforts, improves efficiency and improves volunteers' experience.
LINK
Property & Facilities
Recovering Facilities (Mold, Debris, etc.)
CDC Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
LINK
FEMA
Removing mold from your home LINK
EPA Mold Resources for Schools and Commercial Buildings
LINK
EPA Mold Remediation
Key Steps Chart LINK
CDC Recommendations for the Cleaning and Remediation of Flood-Contaminated HVAC Systems
A Guide for Building Owners and Managers LINK
ASHRAE Standard 188
Risk Management for Building Water Systems LINK
CDC Checklist for Reopening Healthcare Facilities
Includes information relevant to all facilities LINK
Disaster Contactors Network
Florida - Helping small businesses rebuild after a disaster LINK
Alternate Business Locations
GSA's Recommended Methodology for Securing Alternate Facilities
Download the worksheet LINK
The Telework Coalition
America's leading nonprofit telework education and advocacy group LINK
Local Resources
Houston, TX / Hurricane Harvey
Houston Office of Business Opportunity
Contact information and resources for small businesses LINK
Houston Debris Collection
LINK
Houston Waste Management
LINK
Corpus Christi, TX / Hurricane Harvey
Corpus Christi Debris Collection
LINK
Corpus Christi Hurricane Harvey Landing Page
Information on SBA recovery loans, Texas Windstorm Insurance Association claims, price gouging information, power outage information, etc. LINK
Miami, FL / Hurricane Irma
Miami-Dade Business Recovery Program
LINK
Florida Division of Emergency Management
Get a Plan Program LINK