General Assistance
Provides emergency financial assistance, emergency transportation and disaster relief and victim services. This website allows users to search for local councils offering assistance.
Provides advice and assistance post-disaster regarding issues with historic and artistic works.
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency's mission is to ensure that Mississippi is prepared to respond to emergencies, recover from them, and mitigate against their impacts. The MEMA website provides information and planning to both the public and the emergency management community.
Provides links to information and resources for all types of disasters and emergencies.
Provides assistance in every step of recovery from disaster.
Medical
Information for the general public on understanding post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Shelters and Housing
Online tool that pulls information from the National Shelter System and allows people to view a Google map of open Red Cross shelter locations and search for shelters closest to their location. Shelters that are currently open will be displayed on the map or in the search results.
Provides relief and recovery services on a regional level, and responds to the need for emergency food, shelter, direct financial assistance, counseling and support. Other services include financial, medical and utilities assistance, clothing, housing, health care and child care. This site provides links to local branches, each of which provides direct assistance.
If you are eligible for Transitional Sheltering Assistance, FEMA will pay for the cost to stay in certain hotels or motels for a limited period of time. Costs covered are for the cost of the room and taxes, and any other expenses are not included. This website provides a list of participating locations, searchable by state. Since room availability changes quickly, phone numbers are provided to call hotels prior to travelling to be sure the hotel can accommodate your need.
Helps individuals and families who have been displaced by a disaster find a place to live. The website consolidates rental resources identified and provided by federal agencies, private organizations, and the public, to help individuals and families find available rental units in their area.
Dance
Financial assistance is available to dancers and choreographers who meet eligibility criteria. Administered by The Actors Fund.
Disaster-related assistance
Provides low-interest disaster loans to homeowners, renters, businesses of all sizes, and most private nonprofit organizations. SBA disaster loans can be used to repair or replace the following items damaged or destroyed in a declared disaster: real estate, personal property, machinery and equipment, and inventory and business assets.
Entertainment and Performing Arts Union and Guild Assistance Funds
Provides a modest grant to temporarily or permanently disabled musicians who are members of the American Federation of Musicians.
Members in good standing may be eligible for emergency financial assistance. Grants are administered by The Actors Fund from the New York, Chicago and Los Angeles offices.
Members who have completed initiation and paid dues for one year can apply for emergency aid for basic needs or medical expenses.