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The Art Around Us

This Black History Month, we take time to celebrate the artistry from a culture that has uplifted spirits and soothed souls in countless ways across centuries.

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Roses Are Red, and You’re Ready Too

Preparing is caring this Valentine’s Day.

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Minority Serving Institute Internship Program

We are working with university partners across the country to develop a workforce that represents the communities we serve.

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Recovery Updates

Maui continues road to recovery six months after wildfires tore through Lahaina.

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New Small State, Rural Advocate

We are striving to make help accessible to everyone.

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Connecting the Arts

We are proud to support communities with the intersection of art, culture and resilience.

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Year in Review: Response and Recovery

We highlight our 2023 accomplishments, challenges and innovative solutions as we continue to face increasingly unique disasters.

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Major Disaster Declaration: Michigan

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding from Aug. 24-26, 2023.

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Major Disaster Declaration: Maine

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from Dec. 17-21, 2023.

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Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, flooding and landslides from Aug. 28-30, 2023.

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Priorities

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.

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Individual Assistance

$788.3m

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

2023 Mitigation Grants

1497

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.