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10 Tips to Stay Safe on the Road this Winter

Winter weather can be unpredictable and dangerous, especially when driving. Snow, ice and sleet can increase the risk of accidents. Stay safe, alert and #WinterReady.

How Can FEMA Help?

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Repairing Homes Damaged by Typhoon Mawar

FEMA’s GUAM STRONG program has been helping survivors make emergency repairs to damaged homes.

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Emergency Declaration for Connecticut

Federal disaster assistance is now available for the state of Connecticut to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by January's severe storms.

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Residents visit a Disaster Recovery Center in Collier County at Veterans Community Park. Local, state and federal agencies are on site to help survivors affected by Hurricane Ian.

Learn How FEMA Works

FEMA's mission is to help people before, during and after disasters. Here's what you can expect from FEMA in each stage.

About Our Process

Priorities

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Disaster Response & Recovery

Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.

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Diverse group of FEMA employees

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
$759.5m

Grants to disaster survivors (in millions) so far in 2023.

2023 Mitigation Grants
1499

Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2023.

2023 Disaster Declarations
114

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2023 Fire Incidents
31

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.