{"id":73,"date":"2012-06-19T16:39:23","date_gmt":"2012-06-19T21:39:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hbaa.org\/wp\/?page_id=73"},"modified":"2022-06-22T10:23:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-22T15:23:02","slug":"disaster","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hbaa.org\/wp\/consumers\/disaster\/","title":{"rendered":"Disaster Recovery"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The HBAA&#8217;s Disaster Resource Center was established to assist consumers in the wake of hurricanes, tornadoes, and other natural disasters. There is a wealth of information available about how to prepare for disasters, steps to recovery, and other resources. This section\u00a0 of our website is devoted to providing that information in order to make the rebuilding and recovery process less cumbersome.<\/p>\n<h3>Disaster Resources<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ready.gov\/\">www.ready.gov<\/a> for tips on preparing for a tornado, hurricane or other disaster.<\/li>\n<li>Residents and business owners who sustain losses in a disaster can begin applying for assistance by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.disasterassistance.gov\/\">registering online<\/a> or calling 1-800-621-FEMA (3362).<\/li>\n<li>Consult FEMA\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fema.gov\/recovery-resources\">list of online and mobile resources<\/a> you can use to help survivors.<\/li>\n<li>HUD also has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hud.gov\/info\/disasterresources\">list of disaster resources<\/a> on its site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Consumer Information<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/alabamanewscenter.com\/storm-safety\/\">Alabama Power Storm Safety Resources<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a title=\"Prevent Home Repair Fraud\" href=\"https:\/\/hbaa.org\/wp\/consumers\/prevent\">How to Prevent Home Repair Fraud<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Disaster Articles<a href=\"http:\/\/www.readyalabama.gov\"> Be Ready Alabama <\/a>Cleaning Carpets and Floors After a Storm or Flood<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/media-library\/assets\/documents\/2009\">Taking Shelter from the Storm: Building a Safe Room Inside Your Home<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Contractor Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ahbfund.com\/\">Alabama Home Builders Self Insurers Fund<\/a> has <a title=\"Loss Control\" href=\"https:\/\/hbaa.org\/wp\/about\/ahbsif\/losscontrol\">Loss Control Representatives<\/a> available to provide safety training and guidance to Fund members to help you keep your jobsite safe and avoid OSHA violations. For more information about Loss Control services, or to learn about requirements for becoming a member of the Fund, call 1-800-745-3863.<\/li>\n<li>To make sure that you are properly licensed as a residential contractor in Alabama, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hblb.alabama.gov\/\">contact the Alabama Home Builders Licensure Board<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>To apply for a D&amp;B Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number (a requirement for registering with FEMA\u2019s Central Contractor site), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnb.com\/duns-number\/get-a-duns.html\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><strong>Regulatory Boards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Home Builders Licensure Board (334) 242-2230 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hblb.alabama.gov\">www.hblb.alabama.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>General Contractors Board (334) 272-5030 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.genconbd.state.al.us\">www.genconbd.alabama.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Alabama Electrical Contractors Board (334) 269-9990 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aecb.state.al.us\/\">www.aecb.state.al.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>HVAC Board (866) 855-1912 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hacr.alabama.gov\/\">www.hacr.alabama.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Plumbers &amp; Gas Fitters Board (205) 945-4857 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pgfb.state.al.us\">www.pgfb.state.al.us<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Onsite Wastewater Board (334) 269-6800 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.aowb.state.al.us\/\">www.aowb.state.al.us<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>Links<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The following are links to websites with further information about disaster preparation and recovery:<\/p>\n<p>National Association of Home Builders <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nahb.org\/default.aspx\">www.nahb.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Disaster Contractors Network <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dcnonline.org\/\">www.dcnonline.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fema.gov\/\">www.fema.gov<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Donate<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Alabama Home Builders Foundation is accepting donations that will go directly to helping local Home Builders Associations in storm-affected areas in Alabama. You may make checks payable to the Alabama Home Builders Foundation, and mail to:<\/p>\n<p>Alabama Home Builders Foundation<br \/>\nAttn: Storm Relief<br \/>\nP.O. 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