Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
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FEMA is the federal agency that helps people and communities recover after major disasters. When the President declares a disaster for a county, people who live there can apply for help with damage that insurance does not cover. FEMA also gives grants to governments and some nonprofits, and runs a flood insurance program.
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Disaster Assistance - Hurricane Helene 2024Service
FEMA offers financial help to Florida residents who were affected by Hurricane Helene. It can help with housing repairs and other disaster needs.
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Disaster Damage Financial HelpService
After the President declares a major disaster for your county, you can apply for FEMA help with disaster damage and needs that insurance does not cover. You can apply online, by phone, or in person at a recovery center.
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Disaster Funeral AssistanceService
This program helps pay for funeral costs that were unexpected and not covered by insurance after an immediate family member dies in a declared disaster. It is for adults, grieving people, families, and natural disaster survivors.
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Disaster Legal ServicesService
Free legal help is available for people who lost something in a disaster, including help with recovery, ID issues, and advocacy. It is for disaster survivors of all ages, including families and people with limited English.
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Disaster Recovery Center LocatorService
This is a search tool on FEMA's website. It helps you find the closest in-person Disaster Recovery Center.
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Disaster Recovery CentersService
Disaster Recovery Centers are places where you can talk to FEMA staff in person after a disaster is declared. They can answer questions about whether you qualify and about your application.
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FEMA Training CoursesProgram
FEMA has a course catalog with free classes for emergency responders, emergency managers, community members and others.
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National Flood Insurance ProgramProgram
FEMA runs the National Flood Insurance Program. It offers flood insurance, plus guides, videos and tools to help policyholders and agents. Some print guides can be ordered for free.
Grants
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Emergency Food and Shelter Program
FEMA funds this program to help local nonprofits and agencies give food, shelter and other help to people who are hungry or at risk of homelessness. People get help through local organizations that receive the grants, not from FEMA directly. It is for emergencies that are not disasters.
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Hazard Mitigation Assistance Grants
These grants help governments pay for long-term projects that reduce damage from future disasters. States apply first, and local communities usually apply through the state. Federally recognized tribes can apply directly or through the state.
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Public Assistance Program
This program gives grants to state, tribal, territorial and local governments and some private nonprofits. The money helps pay for debris removal, emergency protection and fixing public buildings and systems after a major disaster. It is not for individuals.
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