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This publication provides recommendations for removing mold from most household items.
This publication offers information on tornadoes and tornado season in North Carolina.
This publication offers tips to people returning to their homes and communities after evacuation during an emergency or disaster.
This publication discusses the impacts of coastal hazards on the tourism industry of North Carolina's Outer Banks (OBX) based on a survey of visitors to this popular beach destination.
This publication covers steps to take to clean up your kitchen after a disaster or emergency.
This publication covers potential moisture problems in attics, crawl spaces and walls after a flood or other disaster.
This publication addresses family stress after a disaster.
On January 22, 2024, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published a new rule changing the Individual Assistance Program. These changes aim to make the Individual Assistance program more equitable by expanding eligibility for some types of assistance, removing procedural barriers to entry, and simplifying certain processes overall.
This publication offers a list of steps to take for cleanup and repair of your home following a disaster or emergency.
This publication offers tips to rid your refrigerator of odors after an extended loss of power due to an emergency or disaster.
The key to surviving a hurricane is preparation. This factsheet takes you through the thought process of what needs to be done before a storm so that you are prepared.
This publication covers how to spot a tornado, where to go during a storm and tornado survival rules and tips.
If a major disaster has been declared in your area, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance from FEMA. There are four ways to apply for federal disaster assistance: online, in the FEMA app, by phone, or in person.
This factsheet offers information on how to deal with food that may have come into contact with floodwaters.
Many people assume that floods, storms, hurricanes and other disasters happen to someone else, and many people postpone taking care of family papers. This factsheet helps you to determine what papers you should worry about protecting.
This factsheet addresses the question of whether or not it is possible to salvage crops from flooded fields.
The federal government provides several types of disaster aid related to major storm events. Aid programs can be provided to individuals as well as communities. The specific type of aid available will depend on the storm event and its disaster declaration. The disaster declaration will establish the locations and type of aid available for that disaster.
Making arrangements for your pets should be part of your household disaster planning. If you must evacuate your home, it’s always wise to take your pets with you. Although trained service dogs are allowed in emergency shelters, other pets are not allowed due to public health and safety reasons. You need to have other plans for your pets. Advance planning is essential; it could save a pet’s life.
