Below are online resources that may be able to assist you in locating and receiving aid in the wake of Hurricane Isaias. First listed are national resources, followed by State- Specific Resources for , , , , and . To access the websites, please click on the links. You may wish to contact these providers for additional information.

National Resources

Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery http://www.redcross.org/get-help/prepare-for-emergencies/types-of- emergencies/hurricane https://www.fema.gov/disaster/4068/updates/hurricane- safety-tips-learn-what-do-during-and-after-hurricane https://www.nationwide.com/hurricanes.jsp https://www.ready.gov/hurricanes http://www.nws.noaa.gov/om/hurricane/resources/hurricane-safety_flyer.pdf http://www.cnn.com/2012/08/27/us/hurricane-preparation/index.html https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/hurricanes/index.html http://hurricanesafety.org/prepare/hurricane-safety-checklists https://www.aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/hurricane-preparedness https://www.alz.org/help-support/caregiving/safety/in-a-disaster

National Hurricane Center and Central Pacific Hurricane Center https://www.nhc.noaa.gov/graphics_at4.shtml

Local Red Cross Locator http://www.redcross.org/find-your-local-chapter

Locating Missing Loved Ones Individuals are encouraged to use the Red Cross Safe and Well Program. Individuals may use this website to search for loved ones in a disaster area. Additionally, individuals in areas affected by a disaster may list themselves as safe and well if loved ones are searching for them. https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php

Red Cross Smartphone Apps Apps will update people on current flooding situation and provide information on safety during a disaster. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.fa&hl=en https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.cube.arc.hfa&hl=en https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/first-aid-by-american-red/id529160691?mt=8 https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hurricane-american-red-cross/id545689128

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 500 C Street Southwest Washington, DC 20472 800-621-FEMA https://www.fema.gov

If a disaster is declared in your area, please call to apply for assistance or visit https://www.disasterassistance.gov.

FEMA Text Message Program • To locate an open emergency shelter, text SHELTER and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). • To locate an open Disaster Recovery Center, text DRC and a Zip Code to 43362 (4FEMA). Please note that standard message and data rates apply.

Local Salvation Army Locator http://www.salvationarmyusa.org

SAMHSA Disaster Distress Helpline Nationwide hotline: 800-985-5990 Text "TalkWithUs" to 66746 https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

VRBO may offer reduced rates for housing in times of disaster. https://www.vrbo.com

Florida Resources

211 Palm Beach and Treasure Coast https://211palmbeach.org 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.

Florida Division of Emergency Management https://www.floridadisaster.org https://twitter.com/FLSERT

Road Closures and Evacuations For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at https://fl511.com.

Open Shelters as of August 3rd:

Vero Beach Freshman Learning Center 1507 19th Street Vero Beach, FL 32960

South Carolina Resources

United Way 2-1-1 – South Carolina 211 http://www.sc211.org 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.

South Carolina Emergency Management Division https://www.scemd.org https://twitter.com/SCEMD

Road Closures and Evacuations For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at https://www.511sc.org.

North Carolina Resources

NC 2-1-1 https://www.nc211.org 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.

North Carolina Department of Public Safety – Emergency Management https://www.ncdps.gov/Our-Organization/Emergency-Management https://twitter.com/NCPublicSafety

Ready NC https://www.readync.org

Road Closures and Evacuations For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at https://drivenc.gov.

Open Shelters as of August 3rd:

Bertie County:

Bertie Freshman Academy 819 Governors Road Windsor, NC 27983

Bertie High School 716 US-13 Windsor, NC 27983

Colerain Elementary School 202 North Academy Street Colerain, NC 27924

West Bertie School 3734 Governors Road Kelford, NC 27847

Bladen County:

Bladenboro Middle School 910 South Main Street Bladenboro, NC 28320

East Bladen High School 5600 NC-87 Elizabethtown, NC 28337 This shelter is pet friendly.

Brunswick County:

Cedar Grove Middle School 750 Grove Trail Southwest Supply, NC 28462 This shelter is pet friendly.

Town Creek Middle School 6330 Lake Park Drive Southeast Winnabow, NC 28479 This shelter is pet friendly.

Craven County:

Benn Quinn Elementary 4275 Doctor M.L.K. Jr. Boulevard New Bern, NC 28562 This shelter is pet friendly.

Duplin County:

James Kenan High School 1241 NC 24 and 50 Highway Warsaw, NC 28398

North Duplin Elementary School 157 North Duplin School Road Mount Olive, NC 28365

Duplin County Animal Shelter 117 Middleton Cemetery Lane Kenansville, NC 28349 This shelter is for pets only.

Northampton County:

Northampton Cultural and Wellness Center 9536 NC 305 Jackson, NC 27845

Sampson County:

Sampson County Adult Day Care 210 Fisher Drive Clinton, NC 28328

Scotland County:

Scotland High School 1000 West Church Street Laurinburg, NC 28352

Virginia Resources

Virginia 2-1-1 https://www.211virginia.org 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food, or programs for your family.

Virginia Department of Emergency Management http://www.vaemergency.gov https://twitter.com/VDEM

Road Closures and Evacuations For information about road closures, you may dial 511 or obtain information online at http://www.511virginia.org.

Connecticut Resources

United Way 2-1-1— 2-1-1 Connecticut https://www.211ct.org 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember phone number that connects callers to information and services in times of need. It is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, even during disasters. Please call if you are seeking resources such as clothing, food or programs for your family.

Connecticut State Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security https://portal.ct.gov/demhs https://twitter.com/ctdemhs

Road Closures and Evacuations For information about road closures you may dial 511 or obtain information online at https://cttravelsmart.org.