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Hurricane Florence
The federal government is responding to the impacts of Hurricane Florence. Continue to follow direction from state and local officials. If you were affected, start the recovery process once it’s safe to do so.
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month. Learn how to prepare your family and home at Ready.gov. Disasters Happen. Prepare Now. Learn How.
Hurricane Preparedness Tips
Are you prepared? Have a family communications plan, cash on hand, a battery-powered radio handy, and a plan for pets. Visit www.ready.gov/hurricanes to learn these and other preparedness tips.
FEMA Podcast
This week on the podcast, we discuss our Surge Capacity Force, a cadre of federal employees who help affected communities by supporting FEMA with urgent response and recovery efforts.
Hurricane Maria
FEMA continues to help both Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands to build back stronger. Survivors can view their status online or call 1-800-621-3362.
DisasterAssistance.gov
There are new procedures in place to access your online FEMA assistance account on DisasterAssistance.gov.
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