Hurricane Help
Hurricane Help
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.
Aid
- Press Release
- Dear Colleagues Letter [PDF, 90KB]
- Enclosure [PDF, 43KB]
Disaster Distress Helpline
- 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
- Non-Regulatory Guidance on Flexibility and Waivers for Grantees and Program Participants Impacted by Federally Declared Disasters [PDF, 504KB]
- U.S. Department of Education Hurricane Flexibility and Waiver Guidance Program Points of Contact
- Secretary's letter to Chief State School Officers regarding recent federally declared disasters
K-12 Programs
2018 Initial Application for the Immediate Aid to Restart School Operations (Restart) Program
- Application Package [PDF, 166KB]
2018 Application for the Assistance for Homeless Children and Youth Program
- Federal Register Notice
- Application Package
- Letter to States (PDF, 235KB)
- Frequently Asked Questions
2018 Application for the Temporary Emergency Impact Aid for Displaced Students (Emergency Impact Aid) Program
- Federal Register Notice
- Application Package
- SEA application (MS Word, 49KB)
- Letter to States (PDF, 235KB)
- Notice Extending Application Deadline
- Frequently Asked Questions
The Department has provided the following sample template applications for use by the SEA.
Please note that SEAs should adapt the Department sample template applications from LEAs, BIE schools, and non-public school parents, as well as a sample certification from non-public schools to describe the specific SEA’s processes and procedures described in the Federal Register Notice for this program.
An SEA should consider how to adapt templates to include all of the relevant information needed to complete its application.
- Sample Applications
- Sample LEA application (MS Word, 38KB)
- Sample BIE application (MS Word, 33KB)
- Sample Certification by Non-Public School (MS Word, 31KB)
- Sample Non-Public School Parent or Guardian Application (MS Word, 29KB)
Higher Education Programs
2018 Defraying Costs of Enrolling Displaced Students Program
- Federal Register
- Application Package [MS Word, 138KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
2018 Emergency Assistance to Institutions of Higher Education Program
- Federal Register
- Pre-Application Package [MS Word, 38KB]
- Application Package [MS Word, 143KB]
- Frequently Asked Questions
Latest Information
Harvey Information
- A toll-free Hurricane Harvey Hotline (1-844-348-4082)
- Hurricane Harvey email address (HarveyRelief@ed.gov)
Student Loan
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
- Contact student loan servicers 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
Promise Neighborhoods Grant Applicants
The Department has extended the deadline for the fiscal year 2017 Promise Neighborhoods competition for applicants in Texas or Louisiana. The new deadline for transmittal of applications is October 6, 2017.
Latest Information
Irma Information
- A toll-free Hurricane Irma Hotline (1-844-348-4082)
- Hurricane Irma email address (IrmaRelief@ed.gov)
Student Loan
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Irma
- Contact student loan servicers 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
Latest Information
Maria Information
- A toll-free Hurricane Maria Hotline (1-844-348-4082)
- Hurricane Maria email address (MariaRelief@ed.gov)
Student Loan
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Maria
- Contact student loan servicers 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
ED (Departamento de Educación) está trabajando con otras agencias federales tales como FEMA (Agencia Federal de Administración de Emergencias) y DHS (Departamento de Seguridad Interna), para asegurar la continuidad de servicios críticos para estudiantes, familias y educadores, y para restaurar el ambiente de aprendizaje.
Línea de Ayuda para Preocupación en Desastres
- http://www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov/
- 1-800-985-5990 o
Para inglés, envíe la palabra TalkWithUs por mensaje de texto al 66746 - Línea TTY para personas con discapacidades auditivas: 1-800-846-8517
- PARA ESPAÑOL, envíe la palabra Hablanos por mensaje de texto al 66746
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Orientación para Agencias educativas, Escuelas y Beneficiarios de fondos federales
Información Más Reciente
- Lo más reciente desde FEMA y DHS
- Actividades del Gobierno relacionadas al Huracán Harvey (del GSA [Administración General de Servicios])
Información acerca de Harvey
- Una línea gratuita de Ayuda acerca del Huracán Harvey (1-844-348-4082)
- Correo electrónico acerca del Huracán Harvey (HarveyRelief@ed.gov)
Información acerca de Irma
- Una línea gratuita de Ayuda acerca del Huracán Irma (1-844-348-4082)
- Correo electrónico acerca del Huracán Irma (IrmaRelief@ed.gov)
Préstamos Estudiantiles
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Harvey
- Information for Students and Borrowers Impacted by Hurricane Irma
- Contact student loan servicers 1-800-4FED-AID (1-800-433-3243)
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
- 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
- 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