Hurricane Response Resources
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Parent Guidelines for Helping Children after a Hurricane (En Español)
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Age-Related Reactions to a Traumatic Event (En Español: ASL)
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Trinka and Sam: The Rainy Windy Day—e-book for young children (En Español)
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Once I Was Very Very Scared (En Español)—e-book for young children
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After the Injury—website for families with injured children
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Health Care Toolbox—website for pediatric health providers working with injured children
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Pause-Reset-Nourish (PRN) to Promote Wellbeing (En Español)—for responders
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Here for Each Other: Family Guide (from Sesame Street)
Resources on Traumatic Grief
Resources on Tornadoes
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Trinka and Sam and the Swirling Twirling Wind—e-book for young children (En Español)
Psychological First Aid
The NCTSN also has resources for responders on Psychological First Aid (PFA; En Español). PFA is an early intervention to support children, adolescents, adults, and families impacted by these types of events. The PFA Wallet Card (En Español) provides a quick reminder of the core actions. The PFA online training (En Español) course is also available on the NCTSN Learning Center. PFA Handouts include:
Federal Hurricane Recovery & Relief Resources
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White House Fact Sheet on Biden-Harris Administration Response (as of October 2)
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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) – As of October 3, disaster assistance is currently available to select counties in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia, as well as the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians.
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Housing and Urban Development – Anyone whose home has been destroyed or severely damaged is eligible to apply for HUD mortgage insurance. HUD is also enabling homeowners to finance rehabilitation and repairs for damaged homes.
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National Park Service – Severe weather response and updates on road closures in GA, NC, SC and TN
Regional & Multi-State Recovery & Relief Resources
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Appalachian Highlights Economic Aid Directory (A.H.E.A.D) (TN and VA)
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North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS)
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NC Rural Health Association – County-by-county breakdown of resources
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WNC Helene Resources – County-by-county breakdown of resources
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United Way of North Carolina – UWHelpsNC Helene Recovery Fund
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https://www.ncdps.gov/our-organization/emergency-management/hurricane-helene
WNC Helene Resources
Buncombe County
Grants and Funding Sources
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https://cfwnc.org/grants/emergency-and-disaster-response-fund
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https://disasterphilanthropy.org/cdp-funds/our-grantmaking-process/
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https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/community-grants
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https://www.enterprisemobility.com/en/our-impact/community-giving.html
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https://thekrogerco.versaic.com/login?Select-A-Store=Enabled&ReturnTo=/default.aspx
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https://ndncollective.org/community-action-fund/#:~:text=Community%20Action%20Fund%20(CAF)%20grants
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https://www.vanguardcharitable.org/giving-with-vc/living-our-mission