Feb 27, 2025 · Learn about the formal disaster declaration process, disaster types, how FEMA gets involved, and other resources.

A disaster is an event that causes such serious harm to people, buildings, economies, or the environment that the affected community cannot handle it [clarification needed] alone. [1][2] The …

Below is a list of states where a disaster has been declared for Individual Assistance by FEMA. Select a state to see if your county is in a declared area and apply online for assistance.

Disaster has its roots in the belief that the positions of stars influence the fate of humans, often in destructive ways; its original meaning in English was "an unfavorable aspect of a planet or star."

Dec 31, 2025 · Disaster, any natural or human-generated calamitous event that produces great loss of human life or destruction of the natural environment, private property, or public infrastructure.

Looking for information to help prepare for, deal with, and recover from a natural disaster or severe weather event? Visit ftc.gov/weatheremergencies.

The American Relief Act, 2025, provides more than $16 billion in disaster relief payments to producers who suffered revenue, quality or production losses to crops, trees, bushes, or vines due to qualifying …

Oct 31, 2025 · Know what disasters and hazards could affect your area, how to get emergency alerts, and where you would go if you and your family need to evacuate. Make sure your family has a plan …

4 days ago · The Trump Administration is following through on our commitment to deliver $3 million in much-needed disaster relief to the Cuban people affected by Hurricane Melissa. The United States …

Jan 10, 2026 · US weather disaster costs neared record high in 2025. Here's why. The LA wildfires last January helped push the nation's "billion-dollar disasters" to a near record last year, even without a ...