Floods and Tornadoes
- Flooding Preparedness & Response
- Tornado Preparedness & Response
- General Disaster Assistance Information from Federal Departments and Agencies
Extreme weather and major storms can lead to floods and tornadoes. The following are federal as well as state resources that can be helpful in preparing for these natural disasters. But it also helps to be prepared for even less severe storms. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Ready.gov website includes a section on how to prepare for and stay safe during thunderstorms and lightning.
During storm season it is important to pay attention to updates from the local media outlets. Also, contact my office with any needs or concerns you may have. If any of our district offices are ever required to evacuate, you can always reach my staff in our Washington, D.C. office at (202) 225-3631.
You can also visit the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) webpage covering Storms & Disasters.
Flooding Preparedness & Response
U.S. Department of Commerce
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) | Flood Safety Tips and Resources
- NOAA | Storm Prediction Center
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Ready.Gov | Floods
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | Flood Insurance
- FEMA | Flood Maps
U.S. Department of the Interior
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Flooding
- EPA | Manage Flood Risk
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)
- GEMA | Floods and Flash Floods
- GEMA | Flood Mitigation Assistance Program
- GEMA | Flood Insurance FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
University of Georgia (UGA)
- UGA Extension | Weather Emergencies
You can find more information about general disaster assistance from federal departments and agencies below or by clicking here.
Tornado Preparedness & Response
U.S. Department of Commerce
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) | Tornado Safety
- NOAA | Storm Prediction Center
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Ready.Gov | Tornadoes
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | Be Prepared for a Tornado
- FEMA | Staying Safe from Tornadoes
- FEMA | Tornado Safety Initiative (PDF file)
U.S. Department of the Interior
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | Tornadoes
U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | Tornado Preparedness
Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA)
- GEMA | Tornadoes
- GEMA | Tornado Drills Procedures
You can find more information about general disaster assistance from federal departments and agencies below or by clicking here.
General Disaster Assistance Information from Federal Departments and Agencies
U.S. Department of Agriculture
- Rural Development (RD) | Rural Development Disaster Assistance
- RD | Disaster Assistance Resource Guide (a PDF booklet)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA) | Disaster Assistance Programs
- FSA | Disaster Assistance Programs at a Glance (a PDF booklet)
- FSA | Disaster Assistance Discovery Tool (an interactive tool)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Administration for Strategic Preparedness & Response | The Emergency Prescription Assistance Program (EPAP)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) | Mobile Products (to download the FEMA App which allows you to see real-time weather alerts, send notifications to loved ones, locate emergency shelters in your area, and more)
Also, FEMA is the managing partner of the Disaster Assistance Improvement Program (www.DisasterAssistance.gov). DAIP's mission is to provide disaster survivors with information, support, services, and a means to access and apply for disaster assistance through joint data-sharing efforts between federal, tribal, state, local, and private sector partners.
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
U.S. Department of Labor
- Employment and Training Administration (ETA) | Disaster Unemployment Assistance
U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) | Disaster Assistance and Emergency Relief for Individuals and Businesses