Disaster relief resources

Our thoughts and prayers are with the members of the Vistage community who are suffering due to the impact of recent storms.

The extent of this devastation extends to businesses, employees, loved ones and homes. We hope we can be a resource to you at this difficult time.

This page houses links to key recovery resources, including the Mid-Atlantic Network and South Network where you can ask questions of fellow members or share insights based on your experience.

Impacted Areas

• The official US Government website provides Hurricane Helene recovery information and resources for affected areas.
• The Red Cross has set up a Hurricane Helene site to collect donations across the affected areas.
• Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business Recovery Center offers free 24/7 mental health counseling, people-finder to locate employees and family members, checklists, disaster cleanup resources, insurance help, and a handbook for helping managers handle traumatic events.
• SBA Disaster Assistance has information on disaster loans for homeowners, renters, nonprofits, and businesses of all sizes impacted by Helene.
• U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Learn more about housing counseling services after a disaster.
• New York Times How to work with verified aid groups in affected areas.
• Harvard Business Review MANAGING YOUR DISTRIBUTED TEAM THROUGH DISRUPTION
• Forbes WHY DISASTER RELIEF IS SO HARD AND HOW YOU CAN HELP VICTIMS OF HELENE
• The Assembly HOW RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES CAN ACCESS LOANS, FILE INSURANCE CLAIMS (this is specific to Helene, but has the best step-by-step instructions):
• Harvard Business Review HOW BOARDS CAN PLAN FOR THE DISASTERS THAT NO ONE WANTS TO THINK ABOUT

Florida

• Tampa NPR Live Updates has frequent news updates and links to resources for Helene assistance, evacuation zones, and more. 
• Florida Housing Department has contact information if you or an employee has been displaced.
• Florida Division of Emergency Management has storm information and resources.

North Carolina

• NC Disaster Relief Fund is accepting contributions to help meet the immediate needs of Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina.
• The Assembly is an online news source that provides information the processes individuals will need to take to gain support in North Carolina.