Hurricane Disaster Relief Resources

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Written By Graham Rausch , Membership Engagement Coordinator

Membership Engagement Coordinator

I started with the Brewers Association in 2014. My goal is to engage with as many members as possible, help them maximize their membership benefits, and act as the resident resource-Sherpa to assist in navigating through the mountain of information.

In my free time I like to sip on IPAs and pilsners while playing bass loudly or petting my dogs. I openly welcome pup-pictures and all heavy/loud/noisy music suggestions.

October 24, 2024

Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton devastated many areas of the Southeast, especially North Carolina and Florida, where more than 100 breweries were impacted. As relief efforts unfold, the Brewers Association (BA) is working with the North Carolina Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG) and Florida Brewers Guild to provide relief to those in need and connect those ready to help with the right organizations and resources.

Member News: This section of the BA website serves as an outlet for breweries to share stories, fundraisers, and recovery initiatives with the general public.
Emergency Preparedness Resource Playlist: This list of resources includes information on floods, weather events, evacuation plans, and more.

External Resources

Federal Disaster Relief/Emergency Resources

Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) Resources
- File Disaster Claims – TTB General Disaster Relief
- Tax Relief-Payment Options
SBA – Disaster Assistance Loans/Funding
FEMA Information
Red Cross – Locating Friends and Family
USA.gov Hurricane Helene Landing Page
World Central Kitchen – Providing meals in the effected areas/states

NC Disaster Relief Resources

See the main NC Craft Brewers Guild’s Helene Relief Page for extensive list of donation and volunteer opportunities in the area and information on filing for missing persons, unemployment, postponed tax filings, reopening, and more
Pouring For Neighbors relief initiative
North Carolina Community Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund
VolunteerNC – Collaborative volunteer opportunities in NC
North Carolina Disaster Relief Resource – NC Emergency Management page

Florida Disaster Relief Resources

See main Florida Brewers Guild Hurricane Helene Florida Relief and Support page
FL Disaster Fund donations page
Feeding Tampa Bay – Volunteer and donation opportunities

SBA Resources for Disaster Loans

Disaster Assistance – See what disaster loans are available, who can apply, and how to use
Disaster Declaration Search – Determine if your area has been approved for disaster loans