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Hurricane Milton

Milton is a dangerous storm that will bring high winds, storm surge, flooding, and power and communications outages. Continue to follow directions from local officials to remain safe.

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Hurricane Helene

FEMA continues to strategically move resources to support life-saving and life-sustaining response needs including shipping meals, water, generators, tarps to the areas impacted by Helene.

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Hurricane Helene Rumor Response

Keep your community safe by being aware of common rumors about Hurricane Helene.

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Working with FEMA to Support Recovery

Learn how your company or organization can do business with FEMA to help after Helene.

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7 Things to Know About Applying for Disaster Assistance

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Frequently Asked Questions

There can be a lot to learn during a disaster. Review FAQs and get answers to your questions.

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Major Disaster Declaration: Virginia

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4831

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Major Disaster Declaration: North Carolina

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4827

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Major Disaster Declaration: South Carolina

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4829

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Major Disaster Declaration: Georgia

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene starting on Sept. 25, 2024.

Apply for DR-4830

Priorities

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Disaster Response & Recovery

Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.

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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.

Learn More About FEMA's Priorities

Individual Assistance

$2.3b

Grants to disaster survivors (in billions) so far in 2024.

2024 Mitigation Grants

1350

Number of hazard mitigation assistance sub-grants so far in 2024.

2024 Disaster Declarations

154

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents

57

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.