Welcome to the Southern Region
Alerts & Warnings
FEMA Information:
Need to file claims or learn more about hurricane recovery response? Visit the FEMA website or call:
1-800-621-3362
1-800 462-7585 (TDD)
Hurricane Status Report:
Read the latest Briefing Paper on current hurricane preparedness.
Learn more by reading the National Response Framework Briefing Paper.
Forest Closings:
- National Forests in Texas:
- All recreation areas remain closed until further notice.
- Kistachie National Forest:
- All recreation areas remain closed until further notice.
- Other Forests in the South
- Please check individual websites for each national forest or call ahead before visiting national forests within storm impacted areas.
- Campground Fees Waived
Campground fees for hurricane evacuees, recovery and relief workers and friends or families of hurricane victims are waived for national forest campgrounds in the Southern Region. For more information about the fee waiver process, read this document.