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Five Things to Know About FEMA, Federal and Nonprofit Support to the California Wildfires Response
State, local and federal responders continue efforts to save lives, homes and public property. See the steps that you can take to stay vigilant and jumpstart recovery.
Radiological Emergency Preparedness Scenario Listening Sessions
Join us every Thursday in Jan. to provide feedback on challenges presented in implementing current scenario guidance from the 2023 REP Program Manual.
FEMA in Your Language
Disaster survivors can find translated information about disaster assistance programs, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and flood insurance.
Major Disaster Declaration: California
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by the wildfires starting on Jan. 7, 2025. and continuing.
Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 25-28, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: South Carolina
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25-Oct. 7, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: North Carolina
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25-Dec. 18, 2024.
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Disaster Response & Recovery
Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.
Equity
Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management.
Climate Resilience
Lead whole of community in climate resilience.
Readiness
Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.