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Seven Flood Safety Tips
While floods can be devastating, being prepared and informed can help you and your loved ones stay safe and recover effectively.
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.
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.
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.
Major Disaster Declaration: California
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by the wildfires from Jan. 7-31, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 25-28, 2024.
2022-2026 FEMA Strategic Plan
Disaster Response & Recovery
Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.
Equity
Instill equity as a foundation of emergency management.
Climate Resilience
Lead whole of community in climate resilience.
Readiness
Promote and sustain a ready FEMA and prepared nation.