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 and OTHER OPEN SHELTERS

Locate the nearest open Red Cross  shelter. Or go to the Emergency Shelter page to find other shelters in your area.


COMMON DISASTER-RELATED RUMORS

Protect yourself after a disaster by learning about rumors and scams.


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)

We couldn't find any DRCs near you right now. Please check back later or use the other links to search for resources.

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.
Aug 26
Missouri Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
4877-DR-MO
Sep 22
West Virginia Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
4884-DR-WV
Sep 28
Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
4879-DR-TX

APPLICATION DEADLINES

FEMA deadlines to apply for the disasters in this list. Disasters with past dates may be open for late applications.
Aug 26
Missouri Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Tornadoes, and Flooding
4877-DR-MO
Sep 22
West Virginia Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides
4884-DR-WV
Sep 28
Texas Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding
4879-DR-TX
Oct 15
New Mexico Severe Storms, Flooding, and Landslides
4886-DR-NM
Nov 12
Wisconsin Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, Flooding, and Mudslides
4892-DR-WI