Get Assistance After a Disaster

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The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. FEMA will continue to provide funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025, to those who have lost loved ones due to this pandemic.

There are different assistance programs for individual citizens versus public groups like government agencies and private nonprofit organizations. Find the help you need to support your disaster recovery.

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Individuals and Families

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If you, your family or your home were individually impacted by a major disaster, FEMA can help support your recovery. Find the disaster assistance and support services you need.

Governments and Private Non-Profits

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If you work for a state, local, tribal or territorial government, or select private nonprofit organizations, get assistance in place to support your communities and constituents.

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Expanded Assistance for Disaster Survivors

FEMA has recently changed the Individual Assistance Program and Policy Guide to create additional flexibilities that ensure access to assistance is equitably provided to all survivors. The policy changes apply to disasters declared on or after August 23, 2021.

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