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FEMA Podcast: Episode 142
Dive into the One Health approach, a holistic strategy that aims to sustainably balance human, animal, and environmental health.
Webinar: Leveraging Exercise, Incident Data, and THIRA/SPR to Drive Change
Join us throughout Feb. for an overview of the connections among continuous improvement activities, exercises, and the Threat Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment/Stakeholder Preparedness Review (THIRA/SPR).
FEMA in Your Language
Disaster survivors can find translated information about disaster assistance, emergency preparedness, response and recovery activities, and flood insurance.
Major Disaster Declaration: California
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by the wildfires starting on Jan. 7, 2025. and continuing.
Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Post-Tropical Storm Helene on Sept. 25-28, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: South Carolina
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Helene from Sept. 25-Oct. 7, 2024.
Major Disaster Declaration: North Carolina
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Helene from Sept. 25-Dec. 18, 2024.
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.