Weâve compiled tips to help those impacted by the recent rain, wind, and flooding and explain how you can use Nextdoor to find and share local information and to ask for or offer help. Read through this whole post for all the details, and be sure to share with your neighbors!
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đ To find trusted information from local public agencies on Nextdoor, go to https://nextdoor.com/agency/feed
đ When searching for information, search for commonly used terms such as evacuation orders, road closures, supplies, gasoline, and shelter.
đ Do you need help or want to offer your neighbors a helping hand? You can ask for and offer help via the Nextdoor Help Map â https://nextdoor.com/helpmap or go to Discover > Help Map > Ask for Help or Offer Help to find and give support on Nextdoor.
đŁď¸ During an evacuation, some neighbors may also need a ride. If youâre comfortable, knock on their doors and post to Nextdoor with your offer. Be sure to check traffic conditions.
đą For the best experience, use the Nextdoor app or install it if it is not on your phone.
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Invite your neighbors to join Nextdoor so everyone can share updates and resources and ask for an offer to help.
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Please only return home when officials say it is safe to do so. Do not enter your home if:
â˝ď¸ You smell gas.
đ Floodwaters remain around the building.
đ¨ Authorities have not declared it safe to enter.
Also, watch out for these fire hazards:
âď¸ Leaking gas lines. Leave immediately if you smell gas or hear a hissing sound.
âď¸ Appliances or vehicles exposed to water.
âď¸ Exposed electrical outlets & wiring.
When returning home after a power loss, follow these food safety tips:
𤢠Don't taste the food.
đĄď¸ Use a thermometer to check food temperature.
đď¸ Throw away food that is 40+ degrees Fahrenheit for more than 2 hours.
If there is damage to your home or belongings, document it before you clean it up:
đ¸ Take photos before you begin to clean up.
đ Make a list of damaged or lost items & gather receipts.
⥠Do not touch or cut power lines as they may be live.
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đ Wait until daylight to clean up.
âĄď¸ Donât touch or cut any downed lines.
đ Stay away from flooded areas.
đŞ Be sure to take lots of breaks to avoid straining your body.
đŞ Be very careful with chainsaws and other power tools.
đ§ Stay hydrated and take breaks in the A/C âď¸ (if available).
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đ You can ask for and offer help via the Nextdoor Help Map â https://nextdoor.com/helpmap or Discover > Help Map > Ask for Help or Offer Help to find and give support on Nextdoor.
The kind neighbors at CrisisCleanUp.org have activated their Home Cleanup Hotline for Survivors of Hurricane Ian. Survivors can call (see  http://blog.crisiscleanup.org/ for current number) - most volunteer groups will work through (DATE) Volunteers may be able to assist with the following:
đł Cutting fallen trees
đď¸ Drywall, flooring & appliance removal
đď¸ Tarping roofs
đď¸ Mold mitigation
What is out of their scope of help?
đŤ Large tree removal, or removing trees leaning on homes
đŤ Fire cleanup
đŤ Activities requiring permits (plumbing, electrical, rebuilding, etc.)
đŤ Hauling debris to landfills
Is help guaranteed? No. Volunteers only work with non-professional volunteer groups that do not charge money. They exclude for-profit contractors and groups they know with a bad reputation. Volunteer groups are unskilled and may need help to complete all the work. We recommend supervising volunteers to ensure they do a good job. Please let CrisisCleanUp.org know if you know any group needs to do a better job. For more info, see - https://crisiscleanup.org/survivor . đđđđđđđđ đđđđđđđđ đđđđđđđđđ đđđđđđđ:
If a disaster has impacted you and you struggle to cope emotionally, you're not alone. The National Distress Helpline offers 24/7 emotional support for anyone experiencing distress or other mental health concerns following a natural or human-caused disaster. Call or text 1-800-985-5990 to be connected with a trained, caring counselor.
When you call or text trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers across the United States, listen to whatâs on your mind patiently and without judgment. The counselors provide:
đđ˝ Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
đ Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families
đđ˝ Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support
đ Healthy coping tips
When you contact DDH, you do not need to provide any identifying information. The counselor may ask you for some basic information at the end of the call, but these questions are optional and intended to help SAMHSA keep track of the types of calls it receives.
For more information and resources, please see https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
For resources to help children cope with emergencies, see https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
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As always, be safe and take care of each other!
