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cartoon image of man in blue suit and woman in magenta suit climbing a ladder. Man is at the top of the ladder and woman is on the lower rungs.

Arrow pointing to top rungs on ladder with text: Long-Term Recovery Committee. Assistance from Voluntary Agencies for disaster-related needs not covered by other programs.

Arrow pointing to top rungs of ladder with text: Other Needs Assistance. Financial assistance to individuals & Households who have disaster-related necessary expenses and serious needs not covered by insurance or addressed by SBA Loans.

Arrow pointing to middle rungs of ladder with text: U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This is your first step for long-term recovery. You must apply for SBA before you can move forward.

Arrow pointing to lower middle rungs of ladder with text: FEMA Disaster Housing Assistance. Call FEMA at 1-800-621-3362 (FEMA) to register for assistance.

Arrow pointing to lower rung of ladder with text: Insurance. You must apply with your insurance company.

Arrow pointing to lowest rung of ladder with text: Voluntary Agencies. For immediate needs like food and shelter.

THE LADDER OF ASSISTANCE