Hurricane-related Resources

The Cooperative Extension System, along with thousands of other organizations, is providing information and relief to those affected by the recent hurricanes along the Gulf Coast and other natural disasters. Below are several select Web sites that may be of interest to those affected by a hurricane, those working directly with them, or those wishing to send financial donations.

Cooperative Extension Service

• Adjusting to Suddenly Reduced Income—University of Minnesota Extension
• Extension Disaster Education Network (EDEN)
• Fraud and Scams Cost Money—Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Get to Know Your Basic Consumer Rights—Alabama Cooperative Extension Service
• Stress Busters—Alabama Cooperative Extension Service

Other Organizations

• BBB Wise Giving Alliance
• Charity Navigator
• Hurricane Recovery—Federal Trade Commission
• National Voluntary Relief Organizations Active in Disaster

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Last Updated: 08/10/2007