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In early April, FEMA completed a massive effort to help people in three of the states hit hardest by Tropical Storm Helene. Across Georgia, North Carolina and Tennessee, 413 families received a place to live through FEMA Direct Housing Assistance. This type of assistance helps survivors with long-term housing needs after a disaster by providing a trailer, RV or rental property.
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, when people, fire departments and communities across the country get ready for the warm months ahead.
When Tropical Storm Helene barreled through Western North Carolina in September 2024, the storm claimed lives and forever changed others. A few days after the storm, Chris Melton, who is the Chimney Rock Volunteer Fire Chief and the Lake Lure Deputy Fire Chief, received an American flag recovered from the Rocky Broad River. Pulled from the debris-strewn river, the flag became a symbol to responders of the unwavering perseverance of the community and its citizens.
This week, Typhoon Sinlaku caused widespread damage to critical infrastructure in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), heavily damaging Solo Tower, an emergency services communications tower in Saipan.
Emergency response is a collective effort – it takes a team of partners working together to meet the many needs that arise in the aftermath of a disaster.
When a child is abducted, every minute counts. The faster awareness is raised, the faster we can turn potential tragedies into happy endings.
During a disaster, FEMA connects people to the resources and help they need. One of the ways we do this is by partnering with voluntary, faith-based and non-governmental organizations. These organizations are often among the first to respond and provide on-the-ground support — making them crucial during disaster response.
Keeping warm is critical and can be challenging for community members who live alone, older adults, people with disabilities and those without access to shelter. If it’s safe to do so, check on your neighbors. Even a quick check-in can save a life.
Severe winter weather is affecting millions of people across the United States. Extreme cold, freezing rain and snow are just some of the risks you may be facing. Follow these tips to stay safe.
This weekend, dangerous freezing rain and heavy snow are expected to affect millions of people across the United States. Areas that rarely experience severe winter weather are in the potential path of the storm, including many states across the south.
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