Disaster Mitigation, Preparedness, Recovery and Response

The information below is related to general disaster mitigation, preparedness, recovery and response. For more information about Helene-related recovery, please visit  our Hurricane Helene Relief and Recovery page. 

Best Practice Guidance For Disaster Relief Philanthropy

• NEW: NCNG has developed a Disaster Response Playbook. Visit the Members Only Resources page to view this resource. 
• Disaster Philanthropy Playbook: The needs of communities after a disaster are innumerable. The Playbook, from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, is designed to help funders catch up to these needs and offers tested response strategies. 
• Additional resources are also available on the Center for Disaster Philanthropy website about the impact of hurricanes and how to help after a storm hits.

Disaster Relief Information

• The North Carolina Department of Public Safety is posting information about road conditions, shelters, food assistance and other storm information.
• Individuals seeking assistance in their communities may call 2-1-1 to be connected to availabe resources, including help with housing and shelter, utilities, healthcare, food, clothing and household goods, etc. Additional information is available here. 
• The North Carolina Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster organizes volunteers and resources ahead of disasters. The VOAD's role is to bring organizations together and enable them to understand each other and work together during times of disaster preparedness, response, relief and recovery.
• Ready NC is posting information about efforts to recover and rebuild after recent storms. 

For companies to set up Employee Relief Funds

• For companies wanting to provide funding support for their employees during disasters, E4E Relief is available to help organizations set up Employee Relief Funds.