Rebuilding Resources

FEMA has compiled a list of resources for those looking to rebuild after a disaster:

• Repairing Your Flooded Home (Source: American Red Cross)
  FEMA and the American Red Cross prepared this booklet to provide step-by-step guidance to individuals repairing a flooded property.
• Removing Mold from Your Home
  Steps you need to take to remove the mold and tips on how to keep mold out of your home in the future.
• Information and Guidance on Building Safer
  Learn what low-cost measures you can take to reduce your risk from natural disasters. Find building and retrofitting tips and how to build a safe room.
• Flood and National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Information
  Learn what to do before, during and after a flood. Get answers to your questions, learn the truth about flood insurance, and find tips on filing claims.
• Rebuilding Smarter and Stronger
  Information and resources for making your property less susceptible to future losses.
• Disaster Recovery and Building Reconstruction (Source: Department of Energy)
  Information and resources for state and local officials, builders and consumers on building technologies and designs that can make a long-term difference in areas vulnerable to natural disasters.
• Disaster Maps

Know your flood risks, find free mapping products, learn how to read an insurance map, and locate current disaster maps.

• Finding a Contractor (Source: Better Business Bureau)
  Search online for contractors accredited by the Better Business Bureau to do repairs or home improvements in your area.
• Safe Room Information and resources for a safe room that provides a high level of protection during high-wind events (e.g., tornadoes and hurricanes).

Community Rebuilding Resources

• Community Resources: National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
  Learn about the requirements and benefits of the NFIP. Find resources for floodplain management including training, decision-making guidance, applicable laws and ordinances, cost of compliance information and technical assistance.
• Community Resources: Information and Guidance on Building Safer
  Safer building design, construction, engineering and floodproofing guidance for architects, builders, design professionals, engineers, home installers, surveyors and state and local officials.