How a Disaster Gets Declared - FEMA.gov
Jul 22, 2024 · There are two types of disaster declarations provided for in the Stafford Act: emergency declarations and major disaster declarations. 2 Both declaration types authorize the President to provide supplemental federal disaster assistance. However, the events related to the two different types of declaration and scope and amount of assistance differ.
Disasters and Other Declarations | FEMA.gov
Major Disaster Declaration declared on January 1, 2025 Native Village of Kipnuk Severe Storm and Flooding (DR-4853) Incident Period: August 16, 2024 - August 18, 2024
A major disaster declaration provides a wide range of federal assistance programs for individuals and public infrastructure, including funds for both emergency and permanent work.
Disaster Information - FEMA.gov
May 15, 2023 · Learn about the formal disaster declaration process, disaster types, how FEMA gets involved, and other resources.
Disaster Declarations for States and Counties | FEMA.gov
Mar 21, 2024 · This page contains an interactive tool to allow you to explore historic federal disaster declarations by state, county, hazard, and year.
Current Disasters | FEMA.gov
Feb 13, 2025 · Visit our Disaster Information page to learn about: Formal declaration process; Assistance for individuals and public infrastructure; Ways to volunteer and donate; Find disaster reports and data; Best way to send disaster documents
Disaster Declarations Summaries - v2 | FEMA.gov
This dataset lists all official FEMA Disaster Declarations, beginning with the first disaster declaration in 1953 and features all three disaster declaration types: major disaster, emergency, and fire management assistance.
As of December 23, 2022, the Crisis Counseling Program may be requested under an emergency declaration. Specify the programs and areas, including counties, parishes, boroughs, and/or independent cities, requested or
Hurricane Helene - FEMA.gov
If you or someone you know is in danger or having a medical emergency, call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Access the 988 Crisis Lifeline by dialing/texting 988 or chatting at 988lifeline.org.
Pre-Disaster Emergency Declaration Request An emergency declaration may be requested in advance of, or in anticipation of the imminent impact of, an incident that threatens destruction which could result in a major disaster.