Recovering from disaster
Learn how to register your business in impacted areas, find state and local resources online, support disaster relief and more:
- How to apply for disaster assistance
- Find an open American Red Cross shelter
- Find information about waivers for commercial motor vehicle drivers in direct relief from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Resources from FEMA
The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government’s role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made. FEMA provides the following preparedness resources, which help business owners recover after disaster strikes:
- What to do if your business was damaged
- Disaster assistance FAQs
- Find a disaster recovery center
- Disaster Assistance.gov: Community resources
- Community Emergency Response Team Program
Lessons from Hurricane Sandy
The Hurricane Sandy FEMA After-Action Report reviews all aspects of the Agency’s preparations for, immediate response to and initial recovery from the October 2012 storm. Access the report on FEMA’s website.