Disaster Recovery Resources

Helping community association homeowners, board members, managers, and business partners navigate recovery from hurricanes Milton and Helene. Find resources, debris removal guidance, advocacy efforts, and more.

If you are in an area affected by recent hurricanes and need assistance with your membership, please contact us at 888-224-4321. Assistance also available regarding extensions for designation recertifications, courses, and webinars. Contact CAI.

CAI's Resources for Hurricanes Helene and Milton

Storm-specific state, local, and federal information

  • Florida communities are still assessing the damage from Hurricane Milton. Access information on current state, local, and federal resources to assist with rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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  • In North Carolina, Hurricane Helene impacted communities of all sizes and types. Access information on current state, local, and federal resources to assist with rebuilding and recovery efforts.
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FEMA Resources

Disaster assistance application, guide, declarations, and updates

  • Do you need help after a disaster? Get started with FEMA's disaster assistance application, and use their guide for other resources to help you recover.
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  • Find FEMA's disaster declarations for information on recovery centers, local resources, funding obligations, news, media, and more.
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Debris Removal Guidance

If your community owns your roads, they are considered private. FEMA will not reimburse community associations for debris removal. Debris must be removed by your local municipality.

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Support Our Neighbors

The CAI North Carolina Chapter is encouraging members to donate to the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina for those impact by Hurricane Helene.


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Disaster Recovery Advocacy

Natural disasters do not discriminate. Unfortunately, community associations are not eligible for vital federal funds for debris removal and other recovery efforts, leaving associations to make tough choices, and potentially overwhelming state and local resources. 

CAI supports a legislative or regulatory change to the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act so that community associations are eligible for federal assistance following a disaster, including, but not limited to, debris removal and cleanup to help speed up recovery.

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External Resources

Information, guides, and advice from external experts

  • Find advice on preparing for hurricanes, staying safe during a storm, returning home, and additional resources from Ready.gov, published by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
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  • The American Red Cross offers information on how to keep your home and family safe during a hurricane.
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  • The Insurance Institute for Business and Home Safety offers tips and advice on annual home prep for hurricane season, home upgrades, what to do just before a storm, and what to do after.
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  • Get ahead of the next storm with emergency preparedness tips from NPR. Learn how to prepare for a hurricane, how to pack a go bag, how to deal with power outages, what to do when your home floods, and more.
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Preparedness Tips, Support, and Lessons Learned

Read the latest from CAI's publications

Advocacy

Supporting Communities Affected by Helene

By Dawn Bauman, CAE | Sep 30, 2024
CAI is working diligently to ensure community associations receive necessar ...
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Blog Post

Keeping Your Community Safe with Disaster Plans

By Hazel Siff | Sep 13, 2024
Learn how to adopt comprehensive disaster preparedness plans to respond to ...
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Advocacy

National Preparedness Month

By Phoebe E. Neseth, Esq. | Sep 5, 2024
Timely preparation for natural disasters helps keep communities and familie ...
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Protect Your Community and Help It Recover

Find more with education, books, and CAI's directory

  • CAI has a library of disaster management education.
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  • CAI's Natural Disasters book and the Foundation for Community Association Research's Best Practices: Natural Disasters offer planning and recovery tips and ideas.
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  • Looking for assistance with post-disaster recovery efforts? Find a list of qualified business partners near you.
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