Many federal, state, and nonprofit agencies offer assistance with disaster recovery efforts.
Flood Disaster Assistance: FEMA is a federal program for disaster relief.
Red Cross Local Chapter Finder
Families who take in survivors should contact their local Red Cross chapter so that survivors are accounted for and can get assistance.
HUD Disaster Resources from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development provides information about programs designed to assist disaster victims, including immediate foreclosure relief.
FloodSmart.gov, from the National Flood Insurance Program, provides information on filing a claim if you are covered by flood insurance, or on getting flood insurance if you are not currently covered.