Planter EMC Outage Map: https://outage.plantersemc.com/omswebmap/OMSWebMap.htm
Georgia Power Outage Map: https://outagemap.georgiapower.com/
Georgia EMC Outage Map: http://www.georgiaemc.com/outages
Rep. Rick Allen: https://allen.house.gov/
Jenkins County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsema
City of Millen: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069024327285
Screven County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/screvencountyema
City of Sylvania: https://www.facebook.com/sylvaniaga
FEMA Helene Resource Page: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene
FEMA Disaster Assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
FEMA Individuals & Households Program: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program
FEMA Hurricane Helene Rumor Response Page (check here to find the facts behind some of the stories that have been flying around):
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response
Small Business Disaster Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/
Emergency Alerts from Ready.gov: https://www.ready.gov/alerts
GEMA Helene Resource Page: https://gema.georgia.gov/tropical-storm-helene
To report damages to homes, businesses, or property to GEMA: https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/
SNAP Benefits Food Replacement: https://www.georgialegalaid.org/resource/disaster-snap
Food Loss Replacement Form (for SNAP): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/form-841-food-loss-replacement-form/download
USSAAC Disaster Relief (to replace augmentative/assistive tech destroyed in Helene): https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org
Crisis Cleanup (tree removal, tarping, and debris removal): call 844-965-1386
Georgia Red Cross: www.redcross.org/georgia
Georgia Dept. of Transportation: https://511ga.org
Georgia Forestry Commission “Managing Storm Damaged Trees” PDF: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dos-and-donts-storm-tree.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpWOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYvOTYskeSgjvuA0-esaazjTHq30XERDLkCPyMfpnjz5JEoP35Yt6fOrsQ_aem_3RZmDPlORQjC1PfrfbhhVQ
Disability & Disaster Hotline: [email protected] or call 800-626-4959
Georgia Dept. of Agriculture (to report damages to crops): https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-response-helene or you can call 855-491-1432 or email [email protected]
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Producers impacted by Helene have programs and resources available: Local USDA Center
Georgia Department of Transportation: Click Here
NOAA Resources: Click Here
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (has tips for handling finances while recovering and rebuilding after disasters and emergencies): https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/disasters-and-emergencies/
(Spanish language resources here: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/es/desastres-y-emergencias/).
Disaster Distress Helpline for toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. You can call or text 1-800-985-5990 or learn more here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline.
People on dialysis/with end stage renal disease (ERSD) can reach out to the ESRD Network 6 (Georgia) toll-free hotline at 1-800- 524-7139. You can find more information on the Kidney Community Emergency Response website here: https://kcercoalition.com/.
People affected by the storm may be able to apply for health insurance in a special enrollment period: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-announces-resources-and-flexibilities-assist-public-health-emergency-states-florida-and-georgia.
You can find your nearest Farm Service Agency service center here:
https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator, as well as resources for hurricane recovery here: https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/hurricane, or you can call the Farm Service Agency Georgia State Office at 706-546-2266.
If you believe you may have been the victim of a fraud or scam, you can contact the Georgia’s Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600 or 1-800-869-1123 (toll-free in Georgia) or online at https://consumer.georgia.gov/ and report it to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov.
You can find more resources about disaster-related frauds and scams here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scams-after-weather-emergencies-and-natural-disasters.
Information related to the process of qualifying for national disaster tax relief may be found on the Georgia Society of Public Certified Accountants website here.
Insurance claims tips from the Insurance Commissioner’s office can be found here.
Please refer to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division to avoid storm damage scams and possible insurance fraud here.
A video explaining the process of filing a consumer insurance complaint can be viewed here.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Reference Center is a full text resource that is updated weekly and covers:
Business continuity management, Crisis communications, Regulatory issues, Business continuity planning, Disaster mitigation, Risk evaluation, Business impact analysis, Emergency preparedness, Strategic planning, Contingency auditing
Home Improvement Source is a browsable DIY resource with full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online. Areas covered:
Electrical, Interiors and Design, Plumbing, Workshop Reference, Flooring, Walls and Ceilings, Maintenance, Remodeling, Gardening, Outdoor, Tiles, Masonry & Stonework, Green Design, Painting and Decorating, Woodworking
US Chamber Foundation – National Disaster Help Desk
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation manages the National Disaster Help Desk. They activate to support disaster-impacted communities and their businesses, if needed in your recovery effort. They support (not supplant) existing systems and communications between chambers, businesses, non-profits, local/state/federal governments and fill gaps when needed. The Disaster Help Desk can be reached at 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (or 888-692-4943).
Find Help Georgia (helps connect you to local resources): https://findhelpga.org/
United Way of the CSRA: www.uwcsra.org/211 or call 211 from any phone
United Way of the Coastal Empire Disaster Fund: uwce.org/disaster-relief/
988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ or dial 988 from any phone
PLACES TO DONATE TO HELP OTHERS:
Screven County Crisis Fund: P.O. Box 14, Sylvania GA 30467 or call 912-682-3869
Weathered But Strong
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Red Cross
Samaritan's Purse
United Way of the CSRA (Jenkins County)
United Way of the Coastal Empire (Screven County)
Georgia Power Outage Map: https://outagemap.georgiapower.com/
Georgia EMC Outage Map: http://www.georgiaemc.com/outages
Rep. Rick Allen: https://allen.house.gov/
Jenkins County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/jenkinsema
City of Millen: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069024327285
Screven County Emergency Management: https://www.facebook.com/screvencountyema
City of Sylvania: https://www.facebook.com/sylvaniaga
FEMA Helene Resource Page: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene
FEMA Disaster Assistance: https://www.disasterassistance.gov
FEMA Individuals & Households Program: https://www.fema.gov/assistance/individual/program
FEMA Hurricane Helene Rumor Response Page (check here to find the facts behind some of the stories that have been flying around):
https://www.fema.gov/disaster/current/hurricane-helene/rumor-response
Small Business Disaster Assistance: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
National Weather Service: https://www.weather.gov/
Emergency Alerts from Ready.gov: https://www.ready.gov/alerts
GEMA Helene Resource Page: https://gema.georgia.gov/tropical-storm-helene
To report damages to homes, businesses, or property to GEMA: https://damage-assessment-gema-soc.hub.arcgis.com/
SNAP Benefits Food Replacement: https://www.georgialegalaid.org/resource/disaster-snap
Food Loss Replacement Form (for SNAP): https://dfcs.georgia.gov/document/form/form-841-food-loss-replacement-form/download
USSAAC Disaster Relief (to replace augmentative/assistive tech destroyed in Helene): https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org
Crisis Cleanup (tree removal, tarping, and debris removal): call 844-965-1386
Georgia Red Cross: www.redcross.org/georgia
Georgia Dept. of Transportation: https://511ga.org
Georgia Forestry Commission “Managing Storm Damaged Trees” PDF: https://gatrees.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/dos-and-donts-storm-tree.pdf?fbclid=IwY2xjawFpWOVleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHYvOTYskeSgjvuA0-esaazjTHq30XERDLkCPyMfpnjz5JEoP35Yt6fOrsQ_aem_3RZmDPlORQjC1PfrfbhhVQ
Disability & Disaster Hotline: [email protected] or call 800-626-4959
Georgia Dept. of Agriculture (to report damages to crops): https://agr.georgia.gov/hurricane-response-helene or you can call 855-491-1432 or email [email protected]
Farm Service Agency (FSA) Producers impacted by Helene have programs and resources available: Local USDA Center
Georgia Department of Transportation: Click Here
NOAA Resources: Click Here
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (has tips for handling finances while recovering and rebuilding after disasters and emergencies): https://www.consumerfinance.gov/consumer-tools/disasters-and-emergencies/
(Spanish language resources here: https://www.consumerfinance.gov/es/desastres-y-emergencias/).
Disaster Distress Helpline for toll-free, multilingual, crisis support service for those experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. You can call or text 1-800-985-5990 or learn more here: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline.
People on dialysis/with end stage renal disease (ERSD) can reach out to the ESRD Network 6 (Georgia) toll-free hotline at 1-800- 524-7139. You can find more information on the Kidney Community Emergency Response website here: https://kcercoalition.com/.
People affected by the storm may be able to apply for health insurance in a special enrollment period: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/news-alert/cms-announces-resources-and-flexibilities-assist-public-health-emergency-states-florida-and-georgia.
You can find your nearest Farm Service Agency service center here:
https://www.farmers.gov/working-with-us/service-center-locator, as well as resources for hurricane recovery here: https://www.farmers.gov/protection-recovery/hurricane, or you can call the Farm Service Agency Georgia State Office at 706-546-2266.
If you believe you may have been the victim of a fraud or scam, you can contact the Georgia’s Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division at 404-651-8600 or 1-800-869-1123 (toll-free in Georgia) or online at https://consumer.georgia.gov/ and report it to the Federal Trade Commission at https://reportfraud.ftc.gov.
You can find more resources about disaster-related frauds and scams here: https://consumer.ftc.gov/articles/how-avoid-scams-after-weather-emergencies-and-natural-disasters.
Information related to the process of qualifying for national disaster tax relief may be found on the Georgia Society of Public Certified Accountants website here.
Insurance claims tips from the Insurance Commissioner’s office can be found here.
Please refer to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division to avoid storm damage scams and possible insurance fraud here.
A video explaining the process of filing a consumer insurance complaint can be viewed here.
Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery Reference Center is a full text resource that is updated weekly and covers:
Business continuity management, Crisis communications, Regulatory issues, Business continuity planning, Disaster mitigation, Risk evaluation, Business impact analysis, Emergency preparedness, Strategic planning, Contingency auditing
Home Improvement Source is a browsable DIY resource with full-text content from leading home improvement magazines and reference books, plus a collection of images not found anywhere else online. Areas covered:
Electrical, Interiors and Design, Plumbing, Workshop Reference, Flooring, Walls and Ceilings, Maintenance, Remodeling, Gardening, Outdoor, Tiles, Masonry & Stonework, Green Design, Painting and Decorating, Woodworking
US Chamber Foundation – National Disaster Help Desk
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation manages the National Disaster Help Desk. They activate to support disaster-impacted communities and their businesses, if needed in your recovery effort. They support (not supplant) existing systems and communications between chambers, businesses, non-profits, local/state/federal governments and fill gaps when needed. The Disaster Help Desk can be reached at 888-MY-BIZ-HELP (or 888-692-4943).
Find Help Georgia (helps connect you to local resources): https://findhelpga.org/
United Way of the CSRA: www.uwcsra.org/211 or call 211 from any phone
United Way of the Coastal Empire Disaster Fund: uwce.org/disaster-relief/
988 Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/ or dial 988 from any phone
PLACES TO DONATE TO HELP OTHERS:
Screven County Crisis Fund: P.O. Box 14, Sylvania GA 30467 or call 912-682-3869
Weathered But Strong
Georgia Baptist Mission Board
Red Cross
Samaritan's Purse
United Way of the CSRA (Jenkins County)
United Way of the Coastal Empire (Screven County)
