FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell announced the new group of dedicated young people who are committed to advocating for disaster preparedness as part of the 2024-2025 FEMA national Youth Preparedness Council.
Press Releases
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Larch Creek Fire burning in Wasco County, Oregon.
CHARLESTON, W.Va.– A state-federal Disaster Recovery Center will open at the U.S. Army Reserve Center in Wheeling tomorrow, July 12, 2024, at 8 a.m. West Virginia residents who were impacted by the April 2-6 and 11-12 severe storms can visit a disaster recovery center to get help registering for FEMA disaster assistance. To locate a center, check the FEMA app or visit DRC Locator (fema.gov).
ICYMI - Honoring NATO, FEMA Hosts Event on Strengthening Communities to Build More Resilient Nations
On the sidelines of the 2024 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, FEMA hosted The Resilience Dialogue: Strengthening our Communities to Meet the Future. This event, which occurred on July 9, highlighted FEMA’s role in supporting the U.S. Mission to NATO and the importance of national civil preparedness and resilience efforts aligned with the Alliance’s collective resilience and security.
A free legal help hotline is now available to eligible individuals affected by the May 10 severe storms and tornadoes in Leon County.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of New Hampshire to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe winter storm and flooding from April 3-5, 2024.
Your house has never flooded. You have a homeowner's insurance policy. You're thinking: "I'm covered."
Maybe not.
From July 7-21, 2023, heavy rain across Vermont drove rivers to near record levels causing historic and catastrophic flooding. In Montpelier, the Winooski River crested at 21 feet, reaching a height not seen since the 1920s and leading to the rescue of over 100 people from flooded cars and homes.
FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Texas to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by Hurricane Beryl from July 5-9, 2024.
FEMA assistance is not taxable. Applying for disaster assistance will not affect other federal benefits you may receive.