Similar to other sub-assessments, the NC Natural Disaster/Storm Questions begin with a gateway question to identify if the client is experiencing homelessness because of a natural disaster. Then, the client is led through a series of questions to determine if:
- The client gives verbal consent to your agency sharing data to coordinate disaster relief assistance
- Which natural disaster or storm contributed to the client's current experience of homelessness (it may be Florence, Matthew or another named storm)
- Where the client stayed in immediately before evacuation or displacement from the storm
- When the client left the area impacted by the storm
- Details about the client's housing/property losses
The questions were developed with reference to disaster recovery surveys from other states in order to provide the location, timing, and potential need of clients within our community. Remember to get contact information for clients so follow-up is possible.
Thank you for your help to get folks the resources they need!