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Be #SummerReady
Learn how to stay safe and cool from extreme heat impacting many states across the U.S.
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Doing Business with FEMA
During disaster recovery, our goal is to contract with businesses in impacted areas.
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Careers at FEMA
Use your talents to support Americans in their times of greatest need.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Arkansas
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by tornadoes and severe storms on May 24-27, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Iowa
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms on May 20-21, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: West Virginia
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, flooding, landslides and mudslides on April 2-6, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Kentucky
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, landslides and mudslides on April 2, 2024.
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.