We have learned of a valuable FEMA website. Together with state and federal partners, FEMA is actively supporting Hurricane Helene response efforts. The site is easy to follow directions for each state and includes great information from local officials to stay safe.

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To: Agencies/Individuals Responding to Helene Recovery Assistance for Impacted AAC Users

The United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication has the capacity to restore lost or damaged communication aids for victims of disasters who rely on AAC supports. USSAAC is responding to requests equipment for people who use AAC and have lost their communication tools/technologies. We are also aware that many people in need are probably not aware of us. Please forward the attached USSAAC Flyer to any agencies or individuals you believe might benefit from knowing about this help.

Hurricane Helene has been classified as a Federal Disaster in Virginia. Please continue to help us get the word out that we are here to and ready to help replace AAC devices and supports lost or damaged in the hurricane and its aftermath. See the attached flyer for details and post on social media, by email, or any other means. Thank you.

USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee is standing to help people who use AAC and may have lost access to their tools/technologies across states that are impacted. Please help us get out the word.

Hurricane Helene has been classified as a Federal Disaster in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and North Carolina. Please help us get the word out that we are here to and ready to help replace AAC devices and supports lost or damaged in the hurricane and its aftermath. See the attached flyer for details and post on social media, by email, or any other means. Thank you.

USSAAC's Disaster Relief Committee is watching Hurricane Francine hitting Louisiana and wildfires in the West. If/when either event is declared a National Disaster, committee members will activate. Be safe.

USSAAC Disaster Relief Committee is standing by to help.

Help us get the word out by posting a link to this site https://aacdisasterrelief.recovers.org on your social media accounts.

Hurricane Beryl Flyer If you have lost your AAC tools/technologies as a direct result of the hurricane, fill out I HAVE A NEED. We can / will help. You'll hear from us very soon.

If you can GIVE or DONATE, fill out I WANT TO GIVE and / or I WANT TO DONATE. We'll definitely be in touch. Thank you for caring

If you reside in Texas and have lost your AAC tools/technologies as a direct result of recent storms, fill out I HAVE A NEED. We can / will help. You'll hear from us very soon.

If you can GIVE or DONATE, fill out I WANT TO GIVE and / or I WANT TO DONATE. We'll definitely be in touch. Thank you for caring

Federal funding available to affected individuals in Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity and Walker Counties. Assistance can include grants for

• temporary housing and home repairs,
• low-interest loans to cover uninsured property losses and
• other programs to help individuals and business owners recover from the effects of the disaster.

Federal funding is also available on a cost-sharing basis for hazard mitigation measures statewide.