RSS Help Page

RSS (Really Simple Syndication) is an XML-based format for sharing and distributing Web content, such as news headlines. Using an RSS reader, you can view data feeds from various news sources.

Would you like to receive press releases, disaster declaration notices, and other important notices as soon as they are available from FEMA? With our RSS feed, you can. Getting up-to-date news is as easy as 1-2-3:

Step 1 Get an RSS reader
You can use an online reader which works from any web browser, or you can download software that runs on your computer.
Step 2 Enter the location of the FEMA RSS feed
In your RSS reader, add the following URL(s) listed in the table below.
Step 3 Read FEMA News
In your RSS reader, add the following URL(s) listed in the table below.

Available Feeds

Title Copy URL(s) to RSS Reader XML
General Press Releases http://www.fema.gov/news/recentnews_rss.fema XML orange button
FEMA Declarations http://www.fema.gov/news/disasters_rss.fema XML orange button
FEMA Photo Library http://www.photolibrary.fema.gov/photolibrary/rss.do XML orange button
National Situation Update http://www.fema.gov/news/natsitup.xml XML orange button
Regional Releases    
Region I http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=1 XML orange button
Region II http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=2 XML orange button
Region III http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=3 XML orange button
Region IV http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=4 XML orange button
Region V http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=5 XML orange button
Region VI http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=6 XML orange button
Region VII http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=7 XML orange button
Region VIII http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=8 XML orange button
Region IX http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=9 XML orange button
Region X http://www.fema.gov/news/regionnews_rss.fema?region=10 XML orange button

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RSS?

RSS stands for "Really Simple Syndication." It is a standard format used to share content on the Internet. Many websites provide RSS "feeds" that describe their latest news and updates.

How can I use RSS?

You can use RSS to review updates from all of your favorite websites without having to visit each site. Using an RSS reader, you subscribe to the feed from a website, then scan headlines to find articles of interest. If you find an article you like, click the headline to read the complete article.

You always have the latest headlines because your RSS reader periodically retrieves the RSS feeds.

Where can I get an RSS reader?

You can use an online RSS reader, which works from any web browser, or you can download software that runs on your computer. Some RSS readers are free, and some are available for a fee.

What are the terms of use?

FEMA RSS feeds are provided free of charge for commercial/non-commercial use by individuals and organizations.

Can I display FEMA headlines on MY WEBSITE?

Yes, FEMA headlines may be displayed on your Web site.

Last Modified: Thursday, 18-Oct-2007 13:31:44 EDT