When crisis strikes, it can be overwhelming to know what needs to be done and how to do it. Your emotions are already in high gear, and it may be difficult to even think clearly.
We have put together some resources that, hopefully, will aid you in navigating the days ahead whether you are facing the death of a loved one, a residential house fire or other tragedy.
Fires
After a Fire English
After a Fire Spanish
Cleaning Up After a Fire – Red Cross
Checking Your Home After a Fire – Red Cross
Deaths
Checklist for After a Death Occurs
A practical guide to lead you through items that need to be considered after a death.
After a Death Occurs in Washington State
A good source discussing things that need to be considered and done after a death. This focuses more on legal issues surrounding death.
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
Dealing With Death-Information on funeral homes, organ donation, your rights as a consumer and other resources.
A link to our local coroner’s office for Lewis County.
Dealing With Grief
Dealing with a death can be especially difficult for a child that may not understand anything about death. This is a guide for different ages of how they may respond and how you can help them.
Holidays can be difficult without the loved one present. These are some practical ideas to keep in mind during the holiday season.
