Over $6 million has been approved to date for 971 households. Homeowners and renters in Bristol and Worcester counties with uninsured losses from the September 2023 storms and flooding may be eligible for financial assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses and other uninsured disaster-related expenses.
News, Media & Events: Massachusetts
Preparedness Tips
- Floods: A few inches of water in a 1,000-square foot home could cost more than $10,000 in repairs and replacement of personal possessions. Homeowner’s insurance doesn’t cover most floods. Learn more.
- Hurricanes: Hurricanes are not just a coastal problem. Make sure everyone in your household knows your hurricane plans, evacuation routes, and has several ways to receive alerts. There are also things you can do to strengthen your home ahead of time. Learn more.
- Extreme heat: Learn to recognize the signs of heat illness, especially for older adults, children and sick or overweight individuals who are at greater risk. You can also take steps to weatherize your home ahead of time to keep the heat out. When dealing with excessive heat be sure to drink lots of water, avoid strenuous activity in the middle of the day and never leave children or pets in the car. Learn more.
- Thunderstorms and lightning: Strengthen your home by cutting down or trimming trees that may be in danger of falling on your home. Sign up for your community’s warning system and when the thunder roars, go indoors and avoid using electronic devices and running water. Learn more.
- Tornadoes: Sign up for your community’s warning system. If under a tornado warning, immediately go to a safe shelter such as a small, interior, windowless room or basement on the lowest level of a sturdy building. Learn more.
Press Releases and Fact Sheets
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The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for Massachusetts residents affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place Sept. 11-13, 2023 is July 15.
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Massachusetts residents in Bristol and Worcester counties affected by the severe storms and flooding that took place from Sept. 11-13, 2023 should stay in touch with FEMA after they have registered. This ensures that your application stays on track.
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PDFs & Multimedia
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Massachusetts — Risk Rating 2.0 — State Profile 2025
Massachusetts — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology Narrative 2025
Massachusetts — Risk Rating 2.0 — ZIP Code Breakdown 2025
Massachusetts — Risk Rating 2.0 — County Breakdown 2025
Communities Eligible for Suspension Effective on July 3, 2024
July 3, 2024: Massachusetts and Ohio
Massachusetts; FEMA-4780-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4780-DR; Massachusetts as a result of severe storms and flooding during the period of September 11-13, 2023.
Final Programmatic Environmental Assessment including FONSI signed 10/19/2022 for Coastal Flood and Erosion Mitigation Projects, October 2022
Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for Coastal Flood and Erosion Mitigation Projects, August 2022
National — Risk Rating 2.0 — New Methodology vs Old Methodology
Massachusetts; FEMA-4651-DR
Report on Preliminary Damage Assessment (PDA) information for FEMA-4651-DR; Massachusetts as a result of a severe winter storm and snowstorm during the period of January 28-29, 2022.