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Hurricane Preparedness Week

Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1 but the time to prepare is now. Take time to learn more about your risk, gather the supplies you need, and make your emergency plan.

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Stay Safe in Spring Weather

Spring weather can bring flooding, severe storms and tornado threats. Be prepared by creating an emergency plan and making sure you have supplies.

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Flooding Happens Everywhere

The National Flood Insurance Program has made it easier to access flood insurance pricing information.

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How Can FEMA Help?

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Disaster Application

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Disasters

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Insurance

Know Your
Flood Risk

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Trainings

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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.

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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.

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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: 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 severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides on Feb. 14 - March 17, 2025.

Apply for DR-4860