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Provides low interest loans to homeowners, renters, and businesses, farmers, and non-profit organizations for the repair or replacement of real or personal property, transportation or rental of equipment to help with recovery, and economic loss. Homeowners may be eligible to borrow up to $200,000 for real property. Renters and homeowners may borrow up to $40,000 for replacement of disaster-damaged property. Businesses may apply for up to $2 million for losses not fully covered by insurance.

Provides disaster case management for anyone impacted by Hurricane Irene, Tropical Storm Lee, or Hurricane Sandy, and still have unresolved issues.

Serves as a liaison and facilitator for emergency response training. Provides emergency planning, preparedness, response, and recovery efforts during emergencies. Administers federal and state grants for emergency response.

Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency response information both during an emergency as well as planning, mitigation and recovery from disasters. Administers various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

Serves as a liaison for and facilitator of emergency response training. Provides emergency response information both during an emergency as well as planning, mitigation and recovery from disasters. Administers various federal and state grants in the areas of emergency response.

Comprehensive website with resources for individuals in federally-declared disaster areas, including: developing personalized list of possible assistance--no login or personal information required applying online for assistance checking disaster assistance application statusIndividuals must register with FEMA to begin filing a post-disaster claim. This information is needed: names of occupants in the household Social Security number of person registering gross household income household address and phone number insurance information (policy number, carrier, etc.) pictures accepted but not required: only damage recorded by FEMA inspector is reimbursed

Provides first response to a disaster or emergency situation where both personal and property damage has occurred, through search and rescue, mass shelters, providing food and water, and more. Also assists companies and organization prepare by public awareness and management organization.

24/7/365 crisis counseling hotline for those experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster.

Provides free Disaster Resiliency Kits at hands-on Preparedness Workshops across Erie County. Workshop events aim to help participants create an emergency plan, learn how to use the kit, and prepare for future emergencies. Workshops are offered at various locations, dates, and times. For upcoming workshop events, go to: bit.ly/buffaloprepares Please note that Disaster Resiliency Kits are NOT available at the United Way office.

Provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster. If the U.S. President makes help available to individuals in your community after a disaster: 1) go to DisasterAssistance.gov on your computer or smartphone2) take the anonymous questionnaire to get a personalize list of possible assistance3) quickly apply for many forms of assistance on the website4) update and check the status of your application online

In partnership with United Way of Long Island, provides disaster case management to individuals with unmet needs impacted by Hurricane Sandy. Connects individuals to private and public systems to help resolve disaster related issues and develop individual recovery plans. This program is funded by the American Red Cross. Call for further information. Walk-ins welcome.

Offers information on what to do, where to go, and other helpful preparation information for an upcoming natural disaster or immediately afterward.

Provides relief to the community in the event of a major disaster. Services include food, shelter, counseling, and rehabilitation services.

Masks and gloves for large corporations and municipalities doing post-disaster clean up

Creates local temporary help centers to victims of natural disasters (floods, fires, etc), to fill out applications for financial assistance that is needed to rebuild, renovate or replace damaged or lost materials during the time following a disaster.

Offers disaster-relief funds for individuals and families to prevent homelessness due to fire, natural disaster or condemnation of a building, including illegal immigrants who are not eligible for local or federal relocation grants.

Helps state and local governments prepare for and respond to natural and man made emergencies, including accidents at nuclear power facilities and accidents involving transportation of radioactive materials.Businesses of all sizes, homeowners and renters who suffer disaster-related damage or loss should register with FEMA: online at "www.DisasterAssistance.gov" smartphone through m.fema.gov call FEMA's toll-free registration line at 1-800-621-3362

Provides a place for individuals affected by a disaster to register in order to let friends and family members know that they are safe. Also offers links to information about donating blood and volunteering.