Picking up the Pieces After a Disaster

Recovering Emotionally
Your own and your family's emotional care and recovery are just as important as rebuilding a home and healing physical injuries. You may be surprised at how you and others may feel after a disaster. Disasters can stir up many different feelings and thoughts. If you need help recovering from disaster, contact the Triangle Red Cross.

Picking up the Pieces after a Disaster (pdf)
Picking up the Pieces after a Fire (pdf)

Recovering Financially
The days following a disaster can be confusing and frightening. If possible, avoid making major financial decisions during this time and do not hesitate to seek psychological counseling to help deal with the trauma. Some financial issues, however, must be addressed without delay. The Triangle Red Cross can guide you through the steps you may need to take.

Recovering from Disaster - A Guide to Financial Issues (website)

Checking Your Home
If you had to leave your home, return only when local authorities advise that it is safe to do so. Also, be sure to have photo identification available that shows your address, because sometimes local authorities will only permit people who own property in a disaster-affected area back into it.

Repairing Your Flooded Home (English | Spanish) (pdf)

Checking Utilities and Major Systems
Utilities and other major systems in your home may have been damaged. The following information may help you troubleshoot specific systems such as telephones, electrical systems, climate control systems and plumbing.

Keep Food and Drinking Water Safe

For help with these and other disaster relief resources, contact us at info@triangleredcross.org