Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Resources

We compiled the following resources for chambers seeking to support their communities in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.

Disaster Response Resources

Red Cross

• Disaster Relief Resources
• Donate to support those affected by Hurricane Helene 

FEMA

• Disaster Assistance Resources
• Community Recovery Management Toolkit
• Continuity Resource Toolkit

United Way

• 211 Crisis and Emergency Service 
• Asheville, NC: Donate to the United Way of Asheville and Buncombe County 

Asheville Area Chamber 

• Storm Resources
• Business Support: The Asheville Area Chamber of Commerce Community Betterment Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, has created a special fund to support Asheville and Buncombe County businesses. Donate Here

U.S. Chamber

• Disaster Help Desk for Business: The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation disaster helpdesk. Also available by calling 888-MY-BIZ-HELP.

IRS

• Disaster Relief: IRS resource explaining the special rules for claiming qualified disaster losses, including for hurricanes.

Examples

• Hurricane Helene Resources, Greater Naples Chamber
• Business Continuity Plan, Tampa Bay Chamber
• Emergency Operations Plan, Elevate Rapid City
• Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery Guide, International Chamber of Commerce World Chambers Federation
• Post-Disaster Redevelopment Plan Resources, Florida Department of Commerce

Planning Resources

• Ready.gov:
  • Developing an Emergency Response Plan
  • Ready Business
• FEMA: National Planning Frameworks
• U.S. Chamber: Resilience in a Box