Disaster Response
It is the goal of Feeding Alabama in coordination with the support of our membership, Feeding America, and other relief organizations, to work cooperatively as a conduit for meeting the feeding needs of Alabamians during times of disaster. Through our membership with the ALVOAD, we are connected to a wide group of organizations working to respond to disasters here in Alabama.
Alabama deals with a variety of disasters including flooding, tornadoes, straight line winds and severe winter weather. These can occur anywhere in the state, often with little advance notice. Being prepared and having a plan is critical.
Disaster Preparedness
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- For information on severe weather and what the terms mean check out this NOAA website. https://www.weather.gov/lwx/WarningsDefined
- Create disaster kits www.ready.gov/kit
- These can be created for use at home or taken with you if you have to evacuate. Remember if you have pets to create one for them, too.
- Reduce the risk of damage to your home
- Visit FEMA website – Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants | FEMA.gov
- Monitor the weather at www.noaa.gov or via your favorite weather app or website
- Check out the Facebook page of the Alabama Emergency Management Agency https://www.facebook.com/AlabamaEMA/
- Set aside some emergency cash. Often after a storm, ATM’s may be down and banks are closed.
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- To learn more about disasters, what is being done and how to get help, check out the FEMA website at https://www.fema.gov/
If you are impacted by a natural disaster and need assistance
- Call 211
- Visit www.usa.gov/disaster-financial-help
- Learn how you may be eligible to apply for a SBA low interest disaster loan that can be used for rebuilding and/or make improvements to prevent future loss. www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
The Alabama Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) offers training for the general public.
