1. American Red Cross Recovery Update
NCEMA
American Red Cross Recovery Update
For
Hurricane Matthew
October 31, 2016

2. American Red Cross - ENC
Mary Donny, Regional Disaster Officer
David Garrison, Senior Disaster Program Manager

3. THANK YOU County Emergency Managers
Elected Officials and Local/County Government Officials
County Depts. of Social Services (or Human Services) and Public Health
North Carolina Emergency Management
North Carolina Baptist Men
The Salvation Army
Catholic Charities (and the list goes on…)

4. RESPONSE First Phase – Immediate Emergency Needs Evacuation Shelters
Long-term shelter
Feeding (shelter/mobile routes)
Comfort Kits

5. RESPONSE Second Phase – Immediate Emergency Needs Bulk Distribution
Mobile Routes
Fixed Sites
Feeding
Mobile
Fixed

6. RESPONSE STATS Period (24 hours) To Date
Shelters/Evacuation Centers
, Shelter Overnight Stays
7, ,080 Meals Served
6, ,082 Snacks Served
Fixed Feeding Sites
Mobile Feeding Units
Kitchens
Volunteers

7. RECOVERY FEMA Call Center – 1-800-621-3362 Financial Support
Individual Assistance
Public Assistance
Transitional Shelter Assistance Program
American Red Cross Call Center

8. RECOVERY Multi-Agency Shelter Transition Teams Casework FEMA DHHS
American Red Cross
Casework

9. Recovery Casework – Virtually – via Call Center
Determine follow-up services, and—for those who qualify—financial assistance.
Assist with Recovery planning
Locate other agency support

10. This assistance will be made available through a debit card, PayPal account or electronic recovery funds transfer.

11. RECOVERY Caseworkers will verify: Person’s identity
Number of people in the household;
Cross-check the person’s information with federal disaster registration records;
Validate the flooding damage to their home.

12. FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Red Cross assistance will be available to those who meet both of the following criteria:
(1) They do not qualify for federal disaster assistance; and;
(2) They have had major damage or their home has been destroyed.
For those who qualify, we will provide $125 per person. (For example, a family of four will receive $500.)

13. RECOVERY Latest Update is +/- 9000 ineligible for FEMA assistance
Damage Assessment
1345 Destroyed
3295 Major
339 case open for shelter casework

14. RECOVERY
This assistance can help families begin their recovery by providing funds which can be used for such needs as an apartment deposit, to buy clothes or food, or to cover immediate transportation expenses.

15. RECOVERY
For those who do not qualify for financial assistance, Red Cross caseworkers can help to create recovery plans and locate assistance from other agencies.
Long-term Recovery
Convener
Partner with other agencies to assist with clients who may not qualify

16. RECOVERY Case Management Coordinated Assistance Management (CAN) Open
Catholic Charities

17. Loss of Family Member
For those families who suffered the loss of a family member due to the Hurricane, we have supported via our Integrated Care Condolence Teams,
Mental Health
Health Services
Spiritual Care
Financial support for burial costs

18. RECOVERY
The Red Cross is one member of the local, state and federal disaster response community.
Meeting Needs
Path to Recovery

19. Thank you to our Donors
Thank you to our Volunteers
Thank YOU

20. Questions?