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.

Download the FEMA App

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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.

See How

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Doing Business with FEMA

When disaster strikes, our goal is to contract with local businesses in the affected area.

Get Started

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Major Disaster Declaration: Arkansas

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms and tornadoes from March 14–15, 2025.

Apply for DR-4865

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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.

Apply for DR-4864

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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.

Apply for DR-4860

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Wildfire Preparedness

Wildfires spread quickly. Learn how to keep safe before they start.

Get Preparedness Tips

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.

Individual Assistance
$210.2m

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

2025 Mitigation Grants
51

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

2025 Disaster Declarations
51

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2025 Fire Incidents
36

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.