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Disaster Relief Clearinghouse (Inactive)
Communications service provided by NTCA members is paramount for communities during a natural disaster. We established a clearinghouse to help small independent rural providers facing natural disasters so they can focus their efforts on restoring essential communications service to their customers, families, staff, emergency services and other critical institutions. Over the years NTCA members have provided resources and their staff to help fellow telcos recover critical communications services and facilities affected by natural disasters from hurricanes and tornadoes to fire and flooding.
Please check this site periodically—your resources may assist your fellow members in restoring essential communications service to their communities. NTCA will facilitate communications with affected telcos.
As always, we appreciate your willingness to help in the face of dangerous natural disasters.
Resources
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) compiled a list of coping tips and additional resources to help before and after a disaster or traumatic event.
- Tips for Survivors of a Disaster or Other Traumatic Event: Managing Stress
- Tips for Disaster Responders: Preventing and Managing Stress
- Understanding Compassion Fatigue
- Be Red Cross Ready: Taking Care of Your Emotional Health after a Disaster
- Psychological First Aid: Field Operations Guide
- Helping Teens with Traumatic Grief: Tips for Caregivers
Visit the SAMHSA website for more information and additional resources.