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Major Disaster Declaration: Missouri
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on May 16, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 16-17, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Mississippi
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding on March 14-15, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Arkansas
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding on April 2-22, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Texas
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms and flooding on March 26-28, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Missouri
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and wildfires on March 14-15, 2025.
Major Disaster Declaration: Oklahoma
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by wildfires and straight-line winds on March 14-21, 2025.
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.