Cleaning up after a disaster can be a big job. It can also be traumatic. The following links may provide you with tips on how to safely begin the process. The Center for Disease Control has an excellent section of their website devoted to safety after a disaster. Information is available in several languages and some audio and video clips are available.
If the situation becomes overwhelming, there is help available both with tips on how to cope and through counseling by mental health professionals.
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The NC
Department of Environmental and Natural Resources offers a Customer
Service Center to receive calls about post-disaster
problems like contaminated wells, flooded homes,
floating propane tanks, etc.
1-877-NC-ENR-4-U or 1-877-623-6748
The NC
Division of Environmental Health operates a toll-free hotline
for property owners with questions about septic tank systems.
1-800-973-9243 or 1-800-9-SEWAGE
If you have home owners, renters, flood, or catastrophic insurance coverage, you will need to contact them as soon as possible after an event to secure post-disaster assistance. Typically, insurance companies will send out an adjustor to survey the damage and make an assessment of your claim. There are ways to make the experience go more quickly and to increase your odds of submitting a successful claim. There are also ways to protect your property beforehand.
The state fire marshals can answer questions on inspection, condemnation and demolition of hazardous structures. Call 1-800-634-7854 for more information and for assistance.
To get your well water tested, contact your county health department.
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