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September 11: We Remember and Honor Those Who Responded
We remember the sorrow of September 11, 2001, and also the dedication, commitment and strength of those who responded to the tragic events.
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National Resilience Guidance Webinars
Join us for a 60-minute webinar to get an overview of the 2024 guidance.
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Getting Help After a Disaster
Find assistance for individuals, families, state, local, tribal or territorial governments, and select private nonprofit organizations.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Pennsylvania
Individual assistance is now available for the areas affected by Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 9-10, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: Vermont
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storm, flooding, landslides and mudslides on July 9-11, 2024.
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Major Disaster Declaration: South Dakota
Individual and public assistance are now available for the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds and flooding on June 16 - July 8, 2024.
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Emergency Declaration: Tropical Storm Ernesto
Federal disaster assistance is available to Puerto Rico to supplement response efforts due to emergency conditions resulting from Ernesto.
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.