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NATIONAL INFORMATION
American Red Cross ................... 1-866-438-4636
www.redcross.org
Environmental Protection Agency www.epa.gov
FEMA ............................................ 1-800-621-3362
www.fema.org
US Department of Homeland Security
www.dhs.gov
National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration (NOAA) www.noaa.gov
 National Coastal Data Development Center
 www.ncddc.noaa.gov
National Climatic Data Center
www.ncdc.noaa.gov
National Data Buoy Center
www.ndbc.noaa.gov
National Hurricane Center
www.nhc.noaa.gov
National Oceanographic Data Center
www.nodc.noaa.gov
National Weather Service
www.nws.noaa.gov
Coastal Services Center
www.csc.noaa.gov
National Environmental Satellite, Data,
and Information www.nesdis.noaa.gov
Watch - NOAA's All-Hazard Monitor
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OTHER RESOURCES
FLOOD INSURANCE PROGRAM
The National Flood Insurance Program is a predisaster
flood mitigation and insurance protection
program designed to reduce the escalating cost of
disasters. The National Flood Insurance Program
makes federally backed flood insurance available to
residents and business owners.
www.fema.gov/business/nfip/
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
The SBA program can offer low interest loans to
individuals and businesses for refinancing, repair,
rehabilitation, or replacement of damaged property
(real and personal). www.sba.gov
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE FOR
INDIVIDUALS & HOUSEHOLD
There are two primary types of disaster assistance
made available through FEMA - Housing assistance
and other needs assistance. Call 800-621-3362.
www.fema.gov
DISASTER UNEMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE
Individuals unemployed because of a major disaster,
and not covered by regular state or private unemployment
insurance programs, may be eligible for
unemployment benefits. Call 888-844-3577.
www.mdes.ms.gov
FOOD COUPONS
Emergency food coupons may be made available to
disaster victims. The U.S. Department of Agriculture
at the federal level and the Mississippi State
Economic Assistance administer this program.
Call -800-948-3050. www.mdhs.state.ms.us
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