Resources for assistance:
*** Governor Bentley's Recovery Response Line - set up for Tornado questions - 1-866-465-2241 (see bottom of email for more..)
1.) Safe & Well - Do you know someone who is missing? If so, has their name been placed on the official list? Has someone on the official list been located? Has their name been removed from the list? https://safeandwell.communityos.org/cms/index.php
2.) Red Cross (two types of assistance provided to those in need) - http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.d8aaecf214c576bf971e4cfe43181aa0/?vgnextoid=6cde1a53f1c37110VgnVCM1000003481a10aRCRD&vgnextfmt=default
3.) FEMA - (Alabama Help) - Call (800) 621-3362 or visit http://www.fema.gov/assistance/index.shtm
This link will give information regarding filing and locations for sites.
http://cpmsweb2.dot.state.al.us/TransPlan/Surveying/Surveying.aspx
and https://asd.fema.gov/inter/locator/home.htm
4.) TV stations online who are providing information: www.myfoxal.com , www.abc3340.com , www.nbc13.com
5.) Radio station: WAPI 100.5 FM carrying news, providing assistance, and a helping hand.. 205-741-1005
(connecting people with needs to those willing to assist across Alabama)
6.) Department of Insurance for questions:
How to find your company: http://www.aldoi.gov/CompanySearch/
Insurance questions: http://www.aldoi.gov/Consumers/InsuranceFAQ.aspx
other: Phone: 334-269-3550
7.) Briarwood Presbyterian :
http://www.briarwood.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=37045&PID=862087 or 205- 776-5610
Donation & Volunteer Opportunities:
1.) Children's Hospital - http://www.chsys.org/body.cfm?id=1454 They have kids who have been admitted to Children's due to injuries from the Tornado's. They are accepting donations to assist with transportation of families and for medicine for the kids. In addition, they are accepting gift cards from Wal-Mart or Target & gas cards for the families.
There will be an orientation for volunteers on May 16th at 5:30 for those who would like to volunteer. More details on this link: http://volunteer.chsys.org/body.cfm?id=716
2.) State of Alabama - http://www.servealabama.gov/2010/default.aspx
Website to sign up to volunteer or donate funds for those affected by the storms.
or http://www.governor.alabama.gov/
3.) other:
Briarwood Presbyterian :
http://www.briarwood.org/templates/System/details.asp?id=37045&PID=862087 or 205- 776-5610
Baptist Association for Help: 1-800-264-1225 or http://www.alsbom.org/DisasterReliefUpdateArchives
Small Business & Housing Help/Resources
*** https://asd.fema.gov/inter/hportal/home.htm
1.) Main Street Birmingham is conducting a needs assessment of small businesses affected by last week's storms. You are encouraged to call Tyrone Silmon at 205.595.0562 or email TSilmon@MainStreetBham.org. We realize the hardest hit likely do not have computer access. We are asking for your help in spreading the word to those who may need help rebuilding.
2.) Repairing your home: How to avoid problems:
*** Contact your insurance company before agreeing, so they can assist.
Numbers you need to know:
• Home Builders Association of Alabama - 1.800.745.4222 or www.hbaa.org for
information on how to contact your local home builders association.
• Home Builders Licensure Board - 1.800.304.0853 or www.hblb.state.al.us to find out if
the remodeler you are dealing with is licensed.
• Attorney General's Consumer Hotline - 1.800.392.5658 or www.ago.alabama.gov if you
have been the victim of home repair fraud.
• Better Business Bureau - 1.800.824.5274 or www.bbb.org to find out if any complaints
have been filed against the remodeler with which you are dealing.
3. State of Alabama Office of the Attorney General
501 Washington Avenue • Montgomery, AL 36130
(334) 242‐7300 • www.ago.state.al.us
http://www.alabama.gov/sliverheader/Welcome.do?url=http://ago.alabama.gov/consumer_template.cfm?Subject=FAQ#consfaq
Consumer Hotline: 1-800-392-5658 or 334-242-7335
4.) HUD (Housing & Urban Development) - http://www.alabama.gov/sliverheader/Welcome.do?url=http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/affordablehousing/programs/home/index.cfm
Other Issues of Interest:
1.) Need replacement birth certificate: Birth Certificates (Cost is $15.00) call - 334-206-5418 or visit http://www.alabama.gov/sliverheader/Welcome.do?url=http://www.adph.org/vitalrecords/index.asp?id=1559
or
Records (how to replace) and list of county health departments
http://www.alabama.gov/sliverheader/Welcome.do?url=http://www.adph.org/ems/
2.) Alabama Health Care for Kids (low cost) - http://www.adph.org/allkids/ or call 1-800-ALA-1818
3.) Government: http://www.disasterassistance.gov/ or email to DAIP@dhs.gov
4.) www.noaa.gov (weather) or http://audioplayer.wunderground.com/bullet8176/Jasper.mp3.m3u
http://www.weather.gov/nwr/streamaudio.htm
Governor Bentley Establishes Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund
MONTGOMERY-- Alabama Governor Robert Bentley has established the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund (GERF) to help Alabamians with unmet recovery needs that unfold in the wake of the recent deadly tornado outbreak across the state. Donations to this fund will be used to relieve suffering caused by the recent tornadoes in Alabama.
Individuals, corporations and organizations looking for a way to help with recovery costs associated with the storms can make financial contributions online at www.servealabama.gov or by mail to Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund, P.O. Box 1523, Montgomery, AL 36102. The Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives will administer the fund. The United Way of Alabama will serve as the fiscal agent for the fund.
“We are all heartbroken by the damage our state has suffered, and now we must turn our attention to helping one another recover,” said Governor Bentley. “We are asking for people to donate to the Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund so we can meet as many needs as possible.”
The Governor’s Emergency Relief Fund will operate on an ongoing basis to help Alabamians who have exhausted all other avenues of disaster relief, such as FEMA, Red Cross, the Salvation Army, and any other disaster relief programs.
“We have already received generous financial commitments from individuals and businesses across the State and nation wanting to help,” said Governor Bentley. “Their generosity is extremely helpful during this difficult time.”
Donations to the fund are tax-deductible.
Buffy O. Murphy
Assistant Vice President
CRA / Compliance Officer
Direct Line: 205.437.2712
Facsimile: 205.437.2727
Email: buffy.murphy@bxs.com