Recover financially from floods, and take steps for the rest of the storm season

Recent floods from Tropical Storm Debby have affected most of the east coast of the United States. Extensive damage to homes and property means that millions of people are working hard to recover from the storms. They are taking care of themselves, their families, friends, and neighbors-and their financial lives.

How to recover and rebuild your finances

Floodwaters can damage homes, autos, and other property. Floods and power outages can make it hard to locate important papers and information. Our tips can help you work with financial companies to handle problems before they cause more expenses.

The guide helps you:

One worksheet helps keep your information handy

Organizing your important financial account information in one place can help you feel prepared in case a disaster happens. You can fill out Your Disaster Checklist (Español | 中文 | Tiếng Việt | 한국어 | Tagalog | Pусский | Kreyòl Ayisyen | العربية ) to be sure you can quickly find the names and numbers you'll need.

Submit a complaint

If you're having trouble with a financial company that you can't resolve, you can submit a complaint with the CFPB online or by calling (855) 411-CFPB (2372).