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Coping with the Mental Toll of Disasters During the Holiday Season

Three things to keep in mind as you navigate new challenges over the coming weeks.

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7 Things to Know About Applying for Disaster Assistance

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Guidance for Florida Residents

Special information is affected for survivors who had damage from Hurricanes Debby, Helene and/or Milton.

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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: Virginia

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4831

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Major Disaster Declaration: North Carolina

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4827

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.

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$3.8b

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

2024 Mitigation Grants
1582

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

2024 Disaster Declarations
178

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents
67

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.