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FEMA Podcast: Episode 142

Dive into the One Health approach, a holistic strategy that aims to sustainably balance human, animal and environmental health.

Listen to the Podcast

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Preventing and Addressing Disability Discrimination, Dec. 17, 2024

Learn about our commitment to providing equal access to people with disabilities through the Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Attend the Webinar

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How FEMA Works

Our mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. Here's what you can expect from FEMA in each stage.

Learn More

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Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 25-28, 2024.

Apply for DR-4851

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Major Disaster Declaration: New Mexico

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on Oct. 19-20, 2024

Apply for DR-4843

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Major Disaster Declaration: Alaska

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by flooding on Aug. 5-6, 2024

Apply for DR-4836

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Major Disaster Declaration: Florida

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Milton starting on Oct. 5, 2024.

Apply for DR-4834

Priorities

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Disaster Response & Recovery

Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.

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Equity

Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management.

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Climate Resilience

Lead whole of community in climate resilience.

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Readiness

Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.

Learn More About FEMA's Priorities

Individual Assistance
$4.1b

Grants to disaster survivors (in billions) so far in 2024.

2024 Mitigation Grants
1715

Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2024.

2024 Disaster Declarations
181

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents
68

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.