Disaster Preparedness & Response

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 

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
• Disaster Assistance & Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses

SBA

• Disaster Assistance

DOL

• Disaster Recovery Assistance
• Unemployment Assistance

Examples

• 2024 Hurricane Resources, Greater Naples Chamber
• Amplify Hope, Amplify Clearwater
• Disaster Resources for Businesses, Manatee Chamber of Commerce
• 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
• SBA:
  • Prepare for Emergencies
  • Hurricane Preparedness Checklist