How Can FEMA Help?

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Princeville, N.C.: A Story of Resilience

The first funding cycle from the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program is helping Princeville, N.C, become more resilient.

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Before During & After, A Podcast for Emergency Managers by FEMA

FEMA Podcast: Episode 137

Build financial resiliency before, during, and after disasters.

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Get Answers to Frequently Asked Questions About Disasters

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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

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Emergency Declaration: Tropical Storm Ernesto

Federal disaster assistance is available to Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Ernesto.

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Major Disaster Declaration: Florida

Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by Hurricane Debby beginning on Aug. 1, 2024.

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Priorities

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Disaster Response & Recovery

Lead and coordinate federal response efforts after disasters and emergencies.

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Diverse group of FEMA employees

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
$1.5b

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

2024 Mitigation Grants
964

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

2024 Disaster Declarations
113

Disaster declarations for states and counties. See the Declarations.

2024 Fire Incidents
46

Fire Incidents for states and counties. See the incidents.