Emergency contact numbers and other resources:
9-1-1 - Fire, Police and Paramedics (life threatening situations)
2-1-1 - Any other non-emergency resources & support line, by United Way. When you do not know who to call, this connects you with hundreds of community services, 24 hrs. a day, including info and referrals for basic needs, child & elder care, counseling, employment, health, immigration assistance, volunteering, etc.
www.ready.gov – for more earthquake, emergency and disaster preparedness information
1-800-569-4287 - US Dept. HUD (Housing Urban Devt.) National Toll free # for list of HUD approved housing counseling agencies.
1-888-995-HOPE(4673) – Homeownership Preservation Foundation can help when facing Foreclosure, HUD certified. Or visit www.995hope.org
1-866-557-2227 – NFCC/Homeowner Crisis Resource Center available in your area. Or visit www.housinghelpnow.org
1-800-388-2227 – National Foundation for Credit CounselingOr visit www.debtadvice.org. Providing Debt Management Plan
1-877-712-1452 – Consumer Credit Counseling
1-800-222-1222 – 24 hrs Poison Control Center (call 911 for emergencies)
1-800-342-2437 – Communicable Disease Control & Prevention
1-800-222-3463 – Missing Children Hotline
1-800-344-6000 – Child Abuse Hotline (Children Services Bureau)
1-800-799-7233 – National Domestic Violence Hotline
1-800-479-3339 – Suicide and Crisis Intervention (24 hrs.)
1-800-772-1213 – Social Security Office
1-800-500-6411 – Women, Infants and Children (WIC Program)
1-800-638-2772 – US Consumer Product Safety Commission Hotline
1-800-669-4000 – US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
1-800-448-3543 – American Red Cross Blood Services
When you or someone you know need help, do not wait nor hesitate. There are help available. Avoid scams. Contact the mentioned resources first. Ask for referrals when necessary. Also check your local phone book for Salvation Army, Local Food Pantries/Second Harvest for immediate temporary help. It also contains First Aid & Survival Guide and many other emergency and helpful service numbers that you can call. Please advice us of other resources and groups or services that you find recommendable so we may add on our list.