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September 11: We Remember and Honor Those Who Responded
We remember the sorrow of September 11, 2001, and also the dedication, commitment and strength of those who responded to the tragic events.
National Resilience Guidance Webinars
Join us for a 60-minute webinar to get an overview of the 2024 guidance.
Getting Help After a Disaster
Find assistance for individuals, families, state, local, tribal or territorial governments, and select private nonprofit organizations.
Major Disaster Declaration: Pennsylvania
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 9-10, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: Vermont
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides on July 9-11, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: South Dakota
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on June 16 - July 8, 2024.
Emergency Declaration: Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal disaster assistance is available to Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Ernesto.
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.