Feb 4, 2026 · Whatever the disaster, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, leads the federal government’s response as part of a team of responders.

The World Bank leads in disaster risk management, advancing resilience and climate adaptation to safeguard development and reduce vulnerability globally.

Disaster assistance is financial or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not covered by insurance.

FEMA is the federal coordinator for the operational and logistical disaster response needed to save and sustain lives, minimize suffering, and protect property in a timely and effective manner in …

Sep 15, 2025 · DHS, through FEMA, announced that President Trump has approved six major disaster declarations to support locally led recovery efforts in communities impacted by recent natural disasters.

Feb 22, 2026 · After a week of being shutdown by Congressional Democrats, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it must take emergency measures to preserve limited funds …

Jul 6, 2025 · The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) was activated in Texas following President Trump’s Major Disaster Declaration.

Aug 29, 2025 · President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem have successfully reformed federal disaster response after decades of failure and neglect.

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has caused an estimated US$4.1 billion in direct physical damage to buildings and contents, agriculture and critical infrastructure, according to …

Jan 25, 2026 · President Trump approved 12 federal emergency disaster declarations for Arkansas, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, …