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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 top and disaster resources -- all in the palm of your hand. Prepare, plan and stay safe, wherever you are.

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FAQs About Disasters

Get answers to frequently asked questions about disasters.

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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.

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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.

Apply for DR-4861

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Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by ongoing severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides from Feb. 14, 2025.

Apply for DR-4860

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Major Disaster Declaration: California

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by the wildfires from Jan. 7-31, 2025.

Apply for DR-4856

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Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 25-28, 2024.

Apply for DR-4851

2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan

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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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$150.2m

Grants to disaster survivors (in millions) so far in 2025.

2025 Mitigation Grants
41

Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2025.

2025 Disaster Declarations
41

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2025 Fire Incidents
32

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.