Emergency Preparedness &
Response
When disaster strikes, know who to turn to for short-term response and long-term recovery.
Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
FEMA works across the country every day before disasters happen to help people and communities understand and prepare for possible risks. Explore free preparedness materials, safety strategies, and comprehensive response guides. Learn more HERE.
Center for Disaster Philanthropy
The Center for Disaster Philanthropy provides expert advice, educational resources and expansive networks while managing domestic and international funds on behalf of corporations, foundations and individuals through strategic grantmaking. Learn more HERE.
National Consumer Law Center
The National Consumer Law Center works on a range of consumer law issues to help communities deal with the financial devastation of natural disasters while building a network of advocates in affected areas who can share information and learn from one another. Learn more HERE.
NCAP WEBINAR ON COMMUNITY ACTION DISASTER RECOVERY
Come Helene or High Water
On September 27, 2024, Western North Carolina was completely decimated by Tropical Storm Helene. Entire communities were destroyed by mudslides and flooding. Areas were left completely cutoff by roads and bridges washing away. Residents were left without power and internet for weeks. Water service did not return for months.
In this webinar, join James Duncan, Weatherization Services Program Manager, to hear how Community Action Opportunities became part of the Asheville Regional Coalition for Home Repair (ARCHR) to respond to this unprecedented disaster. Learn how partnering organizations came together to pool resources and coordinate efforts to help low-income families recover. Hear tips, suggestions, and advice for navigating through something that you hopefully will never have to experience.
Explore NCAP’s Weatherization Plus newsletter for the latest federal WAP updates, training and learning opportunities, and other key resources geared to the network of local WAP providers.