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Do not self-deploy: affiliate with an existing volunteer organization before coming to the disaster area.

See below for links to resources and info.

United States Federal Government

• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

  • FEMA Hurricane Rumor Respons
  • FEMA Glossary
• USAGov
  • Helene
  • Milton

• USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture): www.usda.gov - Programs supporting small farmers with disaster recovery.
• Small Business Administration (SBA): www.sba.gov - Economic injury loans and grants.
• Farm Service Agency (FSA): www.fsa.usda.gov - Assistance for farmers, including Emergency Loan programs.

Phone and Internet

• Starlink Hurrincane Relief (Helene and Milton)

National Charities (VOADs)

• Red Cross

• Salvation Army

• Samaritan's Purse
• Team Rubicon
   

• Smaller Agencies deploying teams:
  • Ground Force Humanitarian Aid

FEMA recommends visiting National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) to find a list of trusted organizations and additional information about how to help.

Local Organizations

• Univ of Tennessee Knoxville

North Carolina

Asheville, NC

• Sow the Land (YouTube):

  • Atomic Furnishings https://bit.ly/4hfeAj8

  • West End Bakery https://bit.ly/3XYU11s

  • River Arts District https://www.gofundme.com/f/relief-for...

  • West Village Market https://www.westvillagemarket.com

  • Beloved Asheville https://www.belovedasheville.com

  • (drone footage from Jared at https://www.spacecadetslighting.com)

Chimney Rock, NC

• Mark Huneycutt (YouTube)

  • Wells Family GoFundMe to benefit Andy (Western PA Native-“Go Steelers”) and Chelsea (Western NY Native-“Go Bills”) who have experienced a total loss of their home and possessions: https://gofund.me/8333f0ad
  • A donation link given to Mark by a store owner in downtown Chimney Rock https://shorturl.at/qFcmB
  • The group who was boots on the ground and in the sky as soon as they could be - Aerial Recovery Group: linktr.ee/aerialrecoverygroup

Homesteads

• Homestead Shop Talk Podcast (YouTube)

• Perma Pastures Farm (YouTube)
• Sow the Land (YouTube)

Volunteer Opportunities

• North Carolina Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (NCVOAD)

Local Organizations

Florida
 

State Resources:

• Florida Division of Emergency Management: www.floridadisaster.org - Florida’s official emergency management agency.
• Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS): www.fdacs.gov - Specific programs supporting Florida farmers.
• Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program: www.floridadisasterloan.org - Short-term, interest-free loans.

National Charities (VOADs - Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster):

• National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD): www.nvoad.org - Coordinates relief efforts across various non-profits.
• American Red Cross: www.redcross.org - Provides emergency shelter, food, and disaster relief.
• The Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org - Offers emergency assistance, food, and shelter.
• Feeding America: www.feedingamerica.org - Food aid and relief distribution.
   

Volunteer Opportunities

• Florida Volunteer Organizations Active in Disasters (FLVOAD)