How Can FEMA Help?

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Building Climate Resilience

We recently announced BRIC selections that will help communities address risks from natural disasters including extreme heat, wildfires, hurricanes and increased flooding. 

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Request for Comment

We are looking for feedback on proposed changes to simplify and streamline the Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide.

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Volunteer and Donate

Make the most out of your contributions by donating cash or your time.

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Major Disaster Declaration: Iowa

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, flooding, straight-line winds and tornadoes beginning on June 16, 2024.

Apply for DR-4796

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Major Disaster Declaration: New Mexico

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by ongoing wildfires that began on June 17, 2024.

Apply for DR-4795

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Major Disaster Declaration: Florida

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 10, 2024.

Apply for DR-4794

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Major Disaster Declaration: Oklahoma

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding on May 19-28, 2024.

Apply for DR-4791

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.

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Individual Assistance
$720.9m

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

2024 Mitigation Grants
699

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

2024 Disaster Declarations
63

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents
19

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.