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Recovery Center

The days and weeks after an emergency can be stressful to you and your family. Surviving disaster is only the first step to recovery. To succeed, you will need to become an active partner in the recovery process to not only rebuild your home and community but also to minimize the risks of future devastation. Here you will find tips to help you more safely and effectively deal with problems you may encounter along the way.

New: Sample Debris Plan Template for Localities [6mb doc]

• Recovery Planning
• Recover Safely
• Hiring Contractors
• Taking Stock of Losses
• Public Assistance
• Damage Assessment
• Debris Management

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Related Info

• Recovery Information for Businesses [in Business Toolkit]