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Disasters in Georgia

Partnership Before, During, and After A Disaster

Insurance Problems
404-546-2070
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM Mon-Fri

Temporary Rental Housing Assistance
www.georgiahousingsearch.org

FEMA References

What Happens after You call FEMA

Advice on Weathering the Next Storm

Be Wary Of Fraudulent Contractors And Scam Artists

Take Charge of Your Recovery

Drying Out Process

Begin the drying-out process by opening windows and using large fans and dehumidifiers. However, do not use the air-conditioner, which can spread mold spores.
Begin the cleanup as soon as practical
Be sure to remove all wet items out of the house. Mold will start quickly in warm humid conditions.
Use a mold preventative (borx solution, bleach/water (1/10) solution or commerical product to clean and disinfect flooded areas.
Wear surgical gloves and masks when removing wet items once the mold appears or there is dust.

If you have flood coverage, document the damage to substantiate your claim. Make sure to take photos of all the damaged items. Coordinate with your insurance agent to get a restoration company to dry, clean and decontaminate everything affected.

Are You Ready?

Download Are You Ready? (PDF) An In-depth Family Preparedness Guide by FEMA
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Individual Disaster Priorities

1. Take lots of pictures of damages before starting clean up. Keep good records of cleaning and repair costs.
2. Register for FEMA assistance (see below)
3. Schedule a property inspection with your insurance adjustor and be there. The adjustor will want to protect the property and address recovery.
4. Visit the FEMA Disaster Relief Center for assistance. SBA packet must be completed before one can receive other benefits. Oftentimes, the packet can be completed in the DRC.
5. Someone has be at the home when the FEMA inspector is scheduled.

Applying for Federal Disaster Assistance After a Disaster

If you live in a Federally declared disaster area, apply for assistance by registering online at

Go to www.DisasterAssistance.gov
or
Call 800-621-3362
or
Call 800-462-7585
(hearing/speech impaired)
or
Go the Disaster Recovery Center near you

The time period to register is limited so it is better to register than not to.

The above is a secure, user-friendly U.S. Government web portal that consolidates information about federally funded government assistance to disaster survivors.

Disaster Call Centers

Catholic Charities 404-885-7448
GA Baptist - Mud outs & Debris Removal 1-800-460-6881
Must Ministries 678-218-4805
N. GA Methodist - Assistance & Volunteering 678-533-1443
Red Cross-Metro Atlanta Chapter
Salvation Army of Metro Atlanta
United Way of Metropolitan Atlanta or call 2-1-1

Other Information

DisasterAssistance.gov
Road Closures or call 5-1-1
Georgia Emergency Management Agency (GEMA)
FEMA

Active Long Term Recovery Organizations

Cherokee County LTRC

Cobb County LTRC

Dakalb County LTRC

Douglas County LTRC

Gwinnett County LTRC

North Fulton County LTRC

Paulding County LTRC

Rockdale/Newton LTRC

Stephens County LTRC

South Fulton County LTRC