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 OPEN SHELTERS

Locate the nearest open Red Cross  shelter.


OTHER SHELTERS

Go to the Emergency Shelter page to find shelters in your area.


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)

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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.
Dec 13
Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Floodng
4819-DR-IL
Jan 02
New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding
4843-DR-NM
Jan 07
Florida Hurricane Milton
4834-DR-FL

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FEMA deadlines to apply for the disasters in this list. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.
Dec 13
Illinois Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line Winds, and Floodng
4819-DR-IL
Jan 02
New Mexico Severe Storm and Flooding
4843-DR-NM
Jan 07
Florida Hurricane Milton
4834-DR-FL
Jan 07
Tennessee Tropical Storm Helene
4832-DR-TN
Jan 07
Florida Hurricane Helene
4828-DR-FL
Jan 28
South Carolina Hurricane Helene
4829-DR-SC
Jan 31
New York Severe Storm and Flooding
4818-DR-NY
Feb 06
North Carolina Tropical Storm Helene
4827-DR-NC
Feb 07
West Virginia Post-tropical Storm Helene
4851-DR-WV
Feb 07
Georgia Hurricane Helene
4830-DR-GA
Feb 07
Georgia Tropical Storm Debby
4821-DR-GA
Mar 10
California Wildfires and Straight-line Winds
4856-DR-CA