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Get Ready For Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season began June 1. Review your insurance plans and take time to learn about your risk, gather supplies, and make an emergency plan.

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Hurricane Readiness Resources for Emergency Managers

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FEMA Resumes In-Person Training in National Schoolhouses

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Understanding Your Letter

FEMA will send you a letter after you apply for assistance that explains your next steps.

Learn What to Expect

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Major Disaster Declaration: Missouri

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 16, 2025.

Apply for DR-4877

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Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025.

Apply for DR-4875

Major Disaster Declaration: Mississippi

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on March 14-15, 2025.

Apply for DR-4874

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Major Disaster Declaration: Arkansas

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on April 2-22, 2025.

Apply for DR-4873

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Major Disaster Declaration: Texas

Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on March 26-28, 2025.

Apply for DR-4871

Major Disaster Declaration: Missouri

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025.

Apply for DR-4867