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	After a disaster has occurred, the goal of all is to return to normal as soon as possible. Families want to return home and resume their lives. It is also important for businesses to return to normal operations, thereby providing employment to citizens of the area and helping our local economy. The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides and coordinates a number of programs to assist individuals, families and businesses as they work to restore the status quo ante. Please click on the links listed below for further information:

·	Federal Help after a Disaster 

·	Business Preparedness and Recovery 

	If you are a Massachusetts resident unsure as to how to contact your local Emergency Management or Civil Defense Department please call the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) at 1-508-820-2000. You can also check out the MEMA Website You might also want to call your local chapter of the American Red Cross (in the Greater Boston Area the number is 617-375-0700,ext. 263) for additional disaster preparedness information.