Hurricane Helene Recovery Links & Digital Posters
Hurricane Recovery Links & Resources
TouchSource extends our heartfelt sympathy to those who have been affected by Hurricane Helene.
According to CBS News, “Hurricane Helene has killed at least 175 people and caused widespread devastation throughout the Southeast. The storm destroyed communities in several states after making landfall in Florida on Sept. 26, and brought catastrophic flooding to many areas, leaving some people with nothing.”
CBS News, “President Biden has issued major disaster declarations for Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, and people from those states can apply for assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency at DisasterAssistance.gov. Food, water and other supplies are being flown to some areas left unreachable by the storm, and humanitarian groups have also entered the disaster zone to help.”
We hope that our customers and their families are safe. If your building was spared the worst and is open for business—we’ve created two images you can post that guide viewers to resources for friends and family. Also, feel free to use the following information to create your own notices to display on your TouchSource.
Download the hurricane resources digital posters.
American Red Cross
The American Red Cross is helping unify loved ones and providing immediate help, including running shelters. It also offers information to help people survive and recover physically, emotionally and financially. According to its website, “Nearly 500 disaster workers are on the ground helping with hundreds more on their way. The Red Cross has also deployed numerous emergency response vehicles to help where needed. When it is safe to do so, Red Cross disaster responders will travel throughout affected communities, assessing the damage and distributing meals and relief supplies.”
- If you are having trouble connecting with family or friends after Hurricane Helene, Red Cross Reunification Teams may be able to help »
- If you are in immediate need of help, please contact your local Red Cross » or find an open shelter »
- Donate to help people affected by Hurricane Helene
United Way
“United Way has quickly mobilized to bring relief to the communities affected, leveraging deep-rooted community partnerships to deliver critical resources and support,” according to its website. “Together, we’re activating ongoing rescue and recovery efforts across these areas, leveraging the power of collective action in the face of disaster.”
The Humane Society of the United States
The Humane Society of the United States posted on its website: “Our Animal Rescue Team is deployed to multiple locations across the Southeastern United States to help people and animals in need following the absolute devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. We are transporting animals to safety and helping devastated shelters, as well as providing food, resources and veterinary care to hard hit communities. This is a huge undertaking for our team and your support is needed now more than ever.”
Federal Emergency Management Agency
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s website reports: “We are working with our state partners to assess damage from the storm as quickly as possible. More than 1,000 FEMA staff are supporting states affected by the hurricane. We continue to deliver critical supplies to impacted areas including meals, water, generators, tarps and other equipment. We are coordinating a federal force of over 3,500 personnel, each contributing their expertise to this mission.”
- Apply for assistance by visiting www.disasterassistance.gov, calling 800-621-3362 or downloading the FEMA app.
- FEMA recommends visiting National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster if you want to volunteer.
