First things first

• How do I find my family? 
• Coping after a flood 
• Find a local shelter 
• Safe drinking water 

Travel conditions and emergency routes

• Oregon 
• Washington 

Recovery resources

• Steps to take after a fire, flood or other disaster 
• Recovery resource guide 
• Resources to help 
• Finding basic necessities

My home after a flood

ACTION: If your home is damaged the first step is always to call your municipality and conduct a preliminary damage assessment

• FEMA assistance 
• Re-entering your home 

Recovery and clean up

• Cleaning up after a flood 
• Red Cross guide to post-flood clean-up 

Insurance and financial assistance

• Filing an insurance claim 
• FEMA grant assistance: 1-800-368-6498 
• Insurance requirements for financial assistance 
• Flood insurance for communities 
• Flood insurance questions and answers 

Helping others after a flood

• Voluntary organizations

Rebuilding my community

• Community recovery planning guide 

Reducing losses in the future

• Learn about non-structural floodproofing 
• Introducing mitigation 

Mitigation funding resources

• Hazard mitigation grant program 
• Pre-disaster mitigation grant program 
• Flood mitigation assistance program 
• DHS / FEMA grants 

You might need a permit

ACTION: If you live along a river and need to stabilize its banks, contact your county directly first to learn more as you may need a permit.

• Permitting with Oregon Dept. of State Lands 
• Permitting with the Corps of Engineers