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Bookmark or Share- Home | disasterassistance.govLIST OF DISASTERS. Below is a list of states where a disaster has been declared for Individual Assistance by FEMA. Select a state to see if your county is in a declared area and apply online for assistance. Oklahoma. California. Rhode Island. Maine. Alaska.
- Climate and weather related disasters surge five-fold over 50 years ...1 September 2021 Climate and Environment. Climate change and increasingly extreme weather events, have caused a surge in natural disasters over the past 50 years disproportionately impacting...
- Natural Disasters - Our World in DataNatural disasters – from earthquakes and floods to storms and droughts – affect millions of people every year. However, we are not defenseless against them, and the global death toll, especially from droughts and floods, has been reduced.
- What is a disaster? | IFRCDisasters are serious disruptions to the functioning of a community that exceed its capacity to cope using its own resources. Disasters can be caused by natural, man-made and technological hazards, as well as various factors that influence the exposure and vulnerability of a community.
- Disaster Information | FEMA.govRead summaries about some of our nation’s historic disasters and view our monthly reports on Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) activities. Last updated May 15, 2023. Return to top. Learn about the formal disaster declaration process, disaster types, how FEMA gets involved, and other resources.
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