Hurricane Help
Hurricane Help
Natural Disaster Information from ED for K-12 Schools
- A toll-free Natural Disaster Hotline (1-844-348-4082)
- Natural Disaster email address (HurricaneRelief@ed.gov)
Natural Disaster Information from ED for Higher Education and Student Loans
- Contact student loan servicers 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by a Natural Disaster
ED is working with other federal agencies, such as FEMA and DHS, to ensure continuation of critical services to students, families, and educators and the restoration of the learning environment.
Disaster Distress Helpline
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/
- 1-800-985-5990 or
Text TalkWithUs to 66746 - TTY for Deaf/Hearing Impaired: 1-800-846-8517
- Spanish-speakers text messaging: Hablanos to 66746
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Guidance for Educational Agencies, Schools, and Grantees
2019 Eligible Declared Disasters [PDF, 161KB]
2019 Initial Application for the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) Program
- Federal Register Notice [PDF, 44KB]
- Application Package [PDF, 166KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 2019 Restart Application Webinar [PDF, 540KB]
- 2019 Disaster Supplemental Funding Webinar Recording
- 2019 Disaster Supplemental Funding Webinar Transcript [MS Word, 136KB]
For additional information about the 2019 Restart program, please visit the program's homepage.
2019 Application for the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (Emergency Impact Aid) Program
- Federal Register Notice [PDF, 300KB]
- Application Package [PDF, 417KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
- 2019 Emergency Impact Aid (EIA) Webinar [PDF, 495KB]
- 2019 Disaster Supplemental Funding Webinar Recording
- 2019 Disaster Supplemental Funding Webinar Transcript [MS Word, 136KB]
For additional information about the 2019 Emergency Impact Aid program, please visit the program's homepage.
Higher Education Programs
2019 Eligible Declared Disasters [PDF, 162KB]
2018 Defraying Costs of Enrolling Displaced Students Program
- Federal Register
- Application Package [MS Word, 138KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
Note: ED is accepting late applications through December 31, 2018. For any questions, please contact James Davis, Division Director, at james.davis@ed.gov or 202-453-7814.
2019 Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education Program
Education Supports for Homeless Children and Youth
- Education for Homeless Children And Youths Grants For State And Local Activities, (ED)
- McKinney-Vento State Coordinators for the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- The National Center for Homeless Education
Restoring Education Facilities
- Public Assistance: Policy and Guidance Website, FEMA
- Public Assistance Program and Educational Facilities Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 825KB], FEMA
- Bão, Lũ Lụt Và Các Trường Hợp Khẩn Cấp Khác, EPA
- Desastres naturales y emergencias otros, EPA
- Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools, EPA
- Clinician Recommendations Regarding Returning of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding and/or Hurricanes [PDF, 74KB], American Academy of Pediatrics
- Emergency Preparedness and Response: Floods Web Page, CDC
- Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes Web Page, CDC
- Flooding | Natural Disasters, EPA
- Hurricanes | Natural Disasters, EPA
- Hurricane Safety Checklist, FDA
- Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
- Mold Resources for Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
- Natural Disasters, EPA
Restoring the Teaching and Learning Environment
- Access and Functional Needs Fact Sheet [PDF, 944KB], ED
- Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities (COLSD)
- ERCMExpress Newsletter, Vol 2, Issue 1: Integrating Students with Special Needs and Disabilities into Emergency Response and Crisis Management Planning (2006) [PDF, 251KB], ED
- Go Open Campaign, ED
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans: At a Glance (2013), ED
- Implementing Psychological First Aid (PFA) in School and Postsecondary Settings, ED
- Individuals with Disabilities, FEMA
- National Education Technology Plan, ED
- Office of Education Technology, ED
- Psychological First Aid (Pfa) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect—Model & Teach [PDF, 229KB], ED
- Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters, SAMHSA
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center, ED
- Recovery: After a Flood, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, NCTSN
- Recovery: After a Hurricane, NCTSN
- Teacher Guidelines for Helping Children after Hurricanes [PDF, 72KB], NCTSN
- Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events, ED
- Tips for talking to children and youth after traumatic events: A Guide for Parents and Educators [PDF, 454KB], SAMHSA
- "Trinka and Sam, A Children's Booklet" [PDF, 5MB], NCTSN
- "Trinka y Juan en un Día de Mucho Viento y Lluvia," [PDF, 5MB] En español, NCTSN
Creating Continuity of Teaching and Learning
- Department of Education Recommendations to Ensure the Continuity of Learning for Schools (K‐12) During Extended Student Absence or School Dismissal [PDF, 167KB], ED
Financial Recovery Information
- Dear Colleague Letter on the 2019 Additional Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Act [PDF, 180KB], ED
- EFFAK, Paquete de Primeros Auxilios Financieros [PDF, 198KB], FEMA and Operation HOPE
- Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) [PDF, 856KB], FEMA and Operation HOPE
Ayudas Educativas para Niños y Jóvenes Desamparados
- Education for Homeless Children And Youths Grants For State And Local Activities, (ED)
- McKinney-Vento State Coordinators for the Education of Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness
- The National Center for Homeless Education
Restauración de Instalaciones Educativas
- Asistencia Pública: Sitio Web de Políticas y Orientación, FEMA
- Public Assistance Program and Educational Facilities Frequently Asked Questions [PDF, 825KB], FEMA
- Bão, Lũ Lụt Và Các Trường Hợp Khẩn Cấp Khác, EPA
- Desastres naturales y emergencias otros, EPA
- Creating Healthy Indoor Air Quality in Schools, EPA
- Clinician Recommendations Regarding Returning of Children to Areas Impacted by Flooding and/or Hurricanes [PDF, 74KB], American Academy of Pediatrics
- Emergency Preparedness and Response: Floods Web Page, CDC
- Emergency Preparedness and Response: Hurricanes Web Page, CDC
- Flooding | Natural Disasters, EPA
- Hurricanes | Natural Disasters, EPA
- Hurricane Safety Checklist, FDA
- Mold Remediation in Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
- Mold Resources for Schools and Commercial Buildings, EPA
- Natural Disasters, EPA
Restauración del Ambiente de Enseñanza y Aprendizaje
- Access and Functional Needs Fact Sheet [PDF, 944KB], ED
- Center on Online Learning and Students with Disabilities (COLSD)
- Children and Youth Resource Collection: Introduction, Disaster Behavioral Health Information Series (DBHIS) Resource Collections Web Page, SAMHSA
- ERCMExpress Newsletter, Vol 2, Issue 1: Integrating Students with Special Needs and Disabilities into Emergency Response and Crisis Management Planning (2006) [PDF, 251KB], ED
- Go Open Campaign, ED
- Guide for Developing High-Quality School Emergency Operations Plans: At a Glance (2013), ED
- Implementing Psychological First Aid (PFA) in School and Postsecondary Settings, ED
- Individuals with Disabilities, FEMA
- National Education Technology Plan, ED
- Office of Education Technology, ED
- Psychological First Aid (Pfa) for Students and Teachers: Listen, Protect, Connect—Model & Teach [PDF, 229KB], ED
- Psychosocial Issues for Children and Adolescents in Disasters, SAMHSA
- Readiness and Emergency Management for Schools (REMS) Technical Assistance (TA) Center, ED
- Recovery: After a Flood, National Child Traumatic Stress Network, NCTSN
- Recovery: After a Hurricane, NCTSN
- Teacher Guidelines for Helping Children after Hurricanes [PDF, 72KB], NCTSN
- Tips for Helping Students Recovering from Traumatic Events, ED
- Tips for talking to children and youth after traumatic events: A Guide for Parents and Educators [PDF, 454KB], SAMHSA
- "Trinka and Sam, A Children's Booklet" [PDF, 5MB], NCTSN
- "Trinka y Juan en un Día de Mucho Viento y Lluvia," [PDF, 5MB] En español, NCTSN
Creando Continuidad de la Enseñanza y el Aprendizaje
- Department of Education Recommendations to Ensure the Continuity of Learning for Schools (K‐12) During Extended Student Absence or School Dismissal [PDF, 167KB], ED
Información acerca de Recuperación Financiera
- EFFAK, Paquete de Primeros Auxilios Financieros [PDF, 198KB], FEMA and Operation HOPE
- Emergency Financial First Aid Kit (EFFAK) [PDF, 856KB], FEMA and Operation HOPE