Recovery

Recovery means actions taken to return a community to normal or near-normal conditions, including the restoration of basic services and the repair of physical, social and economic damages. Typical recovery actions include debris cleanup, financial assistance to individuals or business owners, rebuilding of roads and bridges and key facilities, and sustained mass care for displaced human and animal populations. Below are some actions you can take to assist our community after a disaster occurs:

Report all major damages to your home/property (residential, commercial & agricultural) to Albany County Emergency Management. Be sure to take pictures and document any damages before you start the cleanup process or begin to rebuild. By reporting these damages, it can be determined if the County will qualify to receive assistance with the recovery process.
Ranchers and producers are also encouraged to report any crop/livestock losses as an agriculture disaster could be declared.
Assist or check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or disabled as they might not be able to reach emergency services.
If you have property damages, report it to your insurance company immediately. Remember homeowner’s insurance does not cover flooding. If you live in a flood prone area, look into flood insurance before the next flood strikes.
Be aware of safety issues after a disaster occurs! Often infrastructure like power lines, roads/bridges or gas lines are disturbed. Be aware of your surroundings when traveling, do not cross flooded roads or go near down power lines.

Report damages to ema@co.albany.wy.us or by calling our office (307) 721-1815

Recovery after a Wildfire:

For more information regarding recovery visit https://www.ready.gov/recovering-disaster..