How Can FEMA Help?
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When Disaster Strikes, We're Here to Help
Download the FEMA app for real-time weather alerts, safety tips, and disaster resources -- all in the palm of your hand. Prepare, plan and stay safe, wherever you are.
Volunteer and Donate
After a disaster, people come together to help. To make the most of your contributions, follow guidelines for donating and volunteering responsibly.
How FEMA Works
FEMA’s mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. Here’s what you can expect from FEMA at every stage.
Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by ongoing severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides that started on April 2, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides on Feb. 15-18, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides on Feb. 14 - March 17, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: California
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by the wildfires on Jan. 7-31, 2025.
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.