There are a number of resources available
to those recovering from flood or other disaster, or to assist with disaster
prevention. While the Internet is an invaluable source of such resources,
many agencies and suppliers may also be contacted by telephone. This
resource list provides highlights of such available resources. An
expanded list, which will continue to be updated, will appear on the Risk
Management section of www.LawSight.com.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Information
FEMA:
Floyd Recover Headlines (http://www.fema.gov/hu99/d1292.htm)
The FEMA site maintains a news headlines service; a weekly Floyd recovery
segment is a regular ongoing feature.
FEMA:
Legal Help For Disaster Victims (http://www.fema.gov/hu99/d1292n22.htm)
FEMA coverage of the efforts of the NC Bar Association to provide free
legal assistance in the aftermath of Floyd.
FEMA:
Disaster Aid Ordered For North Carolina Hurricane Recovery
(http://www.fema.gov/hu99/99239.htm) FEMA announcement of disaster aid,
together with a list of affected areas.
Summary
of FEMA Request to Economic Development Admin to Prep Business Recovery
Plan for 3 Flood Sites
(http://www.fema.gov/hu99/99290.htm). This story on the FEMA
web site summarizes announced plans for the two agencies to coordinate
on business recovery assistance. Three planned EDA reports will outline
the areas' pre-disaster economies, discuss the businesses affected, estimate
lost revenue and property damage, and make recommendations to speed recovery,
prevent future losses and to promote local economic recovery efforts. The
EDA reports will also promote smart rebuilding through disaster-resistant
construction and develop incentives to encourage businesses to stay in
the communities.
North Carolina Recovery Resources
North
Carolina Main Floyd Recovery Site
(http://www.state.nc.us/hurricane/) The State of North Carolina has
established a central web site to coordinate information delivery for Floyd-related
information. The services related links are extensive, including:
Phone listings
for emergency and recovery services (http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/aidfloyd.htm)
Business
and Unemployed Worker Assistance (http://www.commerce.state.nc.us/paffairs/releases/floyd_info.htm)
Business Disaster Relief Resource
Summary (http://www.sbtdc.org/Floyd.htm)
Guidelines
for re-occupancy of flooded buildings (http://www.dhhs.state.nc.us/docs/floydoccupant.htm)
The state site contains a number of additional listings, and should be
considered an essential resource for NC flood recovery related information,
particularly as it relates to government services.
Hunt
Announces Advance Payment Program for Small Businesses Hurt by Hurricane
Floyd
(http://www.commerce.state.nc.us/paffairs/releases/small_business.htm)
This 9/28/1999 press release by the North Carolina Department of Commerce
announces a plan under which qualifying businesses can receive as much
as $10,000 as an advance on their U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
Disaster Business loans, providing quick-turnaround cash to help get businesses
back up and running.
DENR
Hurricane Relief Information (http://www.ehnr.state.nc.us/EHNR/floyd/index.htm)
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources has established a separate
resource covering areas of special interest concerning Floyd recovery.
NC Bar Recovery Assistance Project
North
Carolina Bar Association (http://www.barlinc.org) The North Carolina
Bar Association has undertaken a major effort to assist with the aftermath
of Floyd, including the establishment of a Disaster Relief Fund and a free
legal advice effort spearheaded by the Young Lawyers section, and an effort
to assist law offices which have suffered losses. Contributions to
the relief fund may be made directly online.
FEMA:
Legal Help For Disaster Victims (http://www.fema.gov/hu99/d1292n22.htm)
FEMA coverage of the efforts of the NC Bar Association to provide free
legal assistance in the aftermath of Floyd.
General Flood Recovery Info
