Heavy rainfall and flooding in New Hampshire has caused significant damage to homes and businesses across the state. A natural disaster of this magnitude requires a strong and comprehensive response. I remain in contact with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and other federal officials to ensure that they are updated on the situation in our state – and fully aware of the needs of New Hampshire residents.

You may find the following information helpful in learning about flood recovery resources:

For general information and assistance, including local FEMA efforts, call the Flood Relief Hotline at 1-800-458-2407, or visit New Hampshire Disaster Relief.

With President Bush’s approval of a disaster declaration for individual assistance for New Hampshire residents and business owners in Belknap, Carroll, Hillsborough, Merrimack, Rockingham and Strafford Counties, visit FEMA’s Web site for information about when and how to "Apply for Assistance" .

For information about flood relief for businesses, call:
- The U.S. Small Business Administration’s Concord office at 603-225-1400
- The New Hampshire Division of Economic Development at 1-800-417-4110.

For information about assistance for damaged farmland or crops, call the New Hampshire office of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency at 603-224-7941.

Greater Manchester Red Cross

Please know that in addition to these resources, my offices in Manchester, Portsmouth, Claremont and Berlin are available to help you locate other resources that may be of assistance (see full contact information at bottom of page).

Also, the state has established a disaster relief fund, the address for which follows:

N.H. State Disaster Relief Fund
25 Capitol Street
Concord, New Hampshire 03301

NOTE: This page will be updated as additional recovery information becomes available.