Connecting you to information, relief, and recovery resources during a disaster.

There are many types of disasters, including house or apartment fires, hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous material spills, transportation accidents, explosions, and other natural and man-made disasters.

When disaster strikes, 2-1-1 will be there to connect you to information, relief, and recovery resources. We will help answer your questions and provide a central place for updated information as conditions change. One call to 2-1-1 will connect you with a friendly voice and to the resources you need.

How do we know 2-1-1 works?

We know that 2-1-1 works during times of disaster. In the days after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, Connecticut's 2-1-1 system fielded calls from victims, their families, and worried members of the public seeking help for themselves and opportunities to help others. Callers who couldn't get through to the Red Cross found answers at 2-1-1, which sent messengers on foot to get the latest news from the overwhelmed relief agencies. In Atlanta, where thousands of airline passengers were stranded when air traffic was grounded, 2-1-1 became the place to call and offer a room to weary travelers.

Emergency Preparedness

United Way helps communities become better prepared to face crises. To that end, we provide preparedness tools and resources such as:

• Cold Weather Preparation: Simple precautions you can take to be better prepared for the cold weather months.
• Business Continuity Plan: A checklist of recommended steps for businesses to take in preparation for any event that could temporarily affect their ability to operate as usual.

Are you and your family prepared?

• Take this quiz to test your family's preparedness.
• Click here for a checklist of your family's preparedness.
• Family Emergency Contact Info Sheet: Download and print this page where you can write in your family's emergency contacts.
• For links to places where you can purchase emergency supplies, click here.

Emergency Preparedness & Disaster Response Websites:

For other websites with preparedness information, click here.