Do you need help after a disaster?

We can help you apply for FEMA disaster assistance and guide you to other resources to help you recover.

Help If you need help to complete your application for any reason, call the FEMA Helpline, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in your time zone), 7 days a week. Hours may be longer during periods of high activity.
  • 1-800-621-3362
  • If you use a video relay service (VRS), captioned telephone (CTS), or other service, give FEMA your number for that service.

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Local Resources

RED CROSS and OTHER OPEN SHELTERS

Locate the nearest open Red Cross  shelter. Or go to the Emergency Shelter page to find other shelters in your area.

COMMON DISASTER-RELATED RUMORS

Protect yourself after a disaster by learning about rumors and scams.

SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

Read the SBA Disaster Assistance page to learn about low-interest disaster loans for businesses and homeowners.

LOCAL AGENCIES

Find your state's emergency management office for resources and county contacts.

FEMA DISASTER RECOVERY CENTERS (DRC)

LIST OF DISASTERS

Select a state to see if your county is in a declared area and apply online for assistance.

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FEMA deadlines to apply for the disasters in this list. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.
Mar 31
California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
4856-DR-CA
Apr 07
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene
4827-DR-NC
Apr 25
Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
4860-DR-KY

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FEMA deadlines to apply for the disasters in this list. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.
Mar 31
California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
4856-DR-CA
Apr 07
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene
4827-DR-NC
Apr 25
Kentucky Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
4860-DR-KY
Apr 28
West Virginia Severe Storm, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
4861-DR-WV