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Hurricane Francine

FEMA is on the ground to support recovery efforts. Residents in affected areas should stay off the roads, and be careful around floodwaters and downed wires.

Wildfire Response

FEMA has approved assistance to mitigate and manage active wildfires in California, Nevada and Oregon.

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Celebrating National Preparedness Month

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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.

Read Their Stories

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National Resilience Guidance Webinars

Join us for a 60-minute webinar to get an overview of the 2024 guidance.

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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.

Apply for DR-4815

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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.

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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.

Apply for DR-4807