From Dow Jones & Company:

Severe storms affect 196 million Americans, with NC, NJ, KS, MD, and FL declaring states of emergency. 4 deaths reported and 370,000 without power in mid-Atlantic, 100,000 in Southeast and 97,000 in New England. Recovery strategies recommend reimbursement for spoiled food and medications, documentation of home damage for insurance, secure electronic delivery of financial statements, and utilizing resources like the Emergency Prescription Assistance Program and disasterassistance.gov. It’s also advised to have a disaster plan in place and sign up for local emergency alerts. Ready.gov also recommends direct deposit for federal benefits.



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