NACCHO is closely monitoring the impacts of Hurricane Helene and is ready to assist and support local health departments with response and recovery efforts. To follow is a brief list of resources and information that may be helpful to impacted communities. If you need support or have questions, please reach out to NACCHO’s Preparedness team for additional updates or assistance.
- Toolkit of multimedia resources available to quickly share messaging to community after Hurricane Helene | FEMA
- FEMA’s Hurricane Helene page with links to resources by state | FEMA
- National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People Affected by Hurricane Helene | SAMSHA
- Disaster Distress Helpline Brochure, English | SAMSHA
- Disaster Distress Helpline Brochure, Spanish | SAMSHA
- Disability & Disaster Hotline | The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies
- Roundup of U.S. government resources following Hurricane Helene | USAGov
- Disaster Behavioral Health Resources | ASPR TRACIE
- Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies Toolkit | CDC
- Conducting Shelter Assessments and Evaluating Public Health and Healthcare Facilities | CDC
- Floods and Your Safety | CDC
- After the Flood: Mold-Specific Resources | ASPR TRACIE
- After a Storm or Flooding: Key Tips for Consumers About Food Safety | FDA
- Landslides and Mudslides and Your Safety | CDC
- Hurricanes | ASPR TRACIE
- Water, Sanitation, & Hygiene Preparedness Resource Library | NACCHO
- Top Tips for Mosquito Control During a Hurricane Crisis | NACCHO
- Emergency Law Inventory for Navigating Disaster Responder Laws Across the United States | Temple University
Additionally: Public Health Emergency Declared for Five States
