How Can FEMA Help?

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9 Ways to Stay Safe Cleaning Up Debris After a Disaster

Check out these tips to ensure a successful cleanup, whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner.

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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: 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

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Major Disaster Declaration: South Carolina

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

Apply for DR-4829

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Major Disaster Declaration: Florida

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Milton starting on Oct. 5, 2024.

Apply for DR-4834

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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Individual Assistance
$2.5b

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

2024 Mitigation Grants
1363

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

2024 Disaster Declarations
158

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents
59

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.