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FEMA Supports State and Local Response to Ohio Valley Flooding
We are closely coordinating with state and local officials to provide support as widespread flooding impacts portions of Kentucky, Virginia and West Virginia.
Webinar: Leveraging Exercise, Incident Data, and THIRA/SPR to Drive Change
Join us throughout Feb. for an overview of the connections among continuous improvement activities, exercises, and the Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR).
FEMA in Your Language
Disaster survivors can find translated information about disaster assistance, 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.
2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan
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.