The earthquake has ceased.
The hurricane has been downgraded to a tropical storm.
The storm has passed.
The sun is shining! BUT!
The mandatory evacuation alert has not been lifted.
Can't locate loved ones.
The power is still out.
The streets are flooded.
Residences are inaccessible and/or uninhabitable.
Power lines are live and hanging from trees.
The wind is still blowing tree limbs down.
The water has not stopped flowing over the river banks.
The food stores are closed.
Can't access $.
Forgot Rx in the fridge at the damaged office building.
Insufficient funds to continue paying for a hotel...
Eventually...,
The shelters will close, whether your residence is habitable or not.
You will return to work, whether the schools or open or not.
The Utility Bills will show up in the mail!
The mortgage and car note still need to be paid!
{Remember to learn and/or get an in-store or online refresher training in the use of social media (Twitter, Facebook, mobile devices, SMS, mobile alerts, Flickr, iPad/data tablets, smartphones/pre-paid phones.}
Disaster Preparedness and Response Center
Locate the nearest Shelter for you to ride out the disaster:
From your mobile/cellular device (not landline phones)
Text the word SHELTER with your Zip Code to 43362
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The American Red Cross @RedCross (Twitter)
Donate and Volunteer
Text the word REDCROSS to 90999American National Red Cross Causes (start your own)
Donors Badge via Facebook Causes app
Let your loved ones know how you are doing during a an emergency/disaster - https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
Twitter hashtag #imok (I am ok)
Facebook Personal Settings to use for disasters
Share your StoryGlobal Disaster Relief (Facebook)
Videos posted by GDR on Facebook
@twc_hurricane (The Weather Channel Hurricane Central)
@FEMA (Twitter)
@CraigatFEMA (Preparation tips and the latest updates from FEMA)
The Humane Society of the United States (animals/pets)
References & Resources{Many entities are offering updates, info. and resources during natural disasters.}
Share your Story
Volunteer and Donate to the American Red Cross by mail, online ophone; and before, during and after a disaster.
American National Red Cross Causes (start your own)
Donors Badge via Facebook Causes app
The FBI (U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation warns citizens experiencing disasters and/or seeking to assist those with disaster relief to BE MINDFUL AND AVOID SCAMS, SCHEMES AND FRAUDULENT DISASTER RELIEF DONATION ONLINE SITES.
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. States Resources
'PRAYING & Hoping for a Good, Productive and Enjoyable School Year.'
Kbj Cosse'
WashingtonPost mobile.washingtonpost.com
Trees bend around the pool area at the Isle of Capri Resort Hotel on Saturday in Virginia Beach (Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post) 7 hours ago
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