Getting help after a disaster
DisasterTrack does not process applications or decide who qualifies. These official agencies do. In an emergency, call 911.
Federal help
- DisasterAssistance.gov
- Apply for FEMA Individual Assistance and check the status of an application. Assistance is only available in areas where FEMA has declared Individual Assistance.
- U.S. Small Business Administration: disaster assistance
- Low-interest disaster loans for businesses, homeowners and renters in declared areas. SBA decides eligibility.
- FEMA
- Information on current disasters, recovery programmes and how declarations work.
- National Weather Service alerts
- Current warnings, watches and advisories. DisasterTrack does not show live alerts.
- Ready.gov
- Federal guidance on preparing for disasters.
State and territory emergency management
Your state or territory's emergency management agency coordinates response and recovery and publishes local instructions.
Agency websites last checked on 6 Nov 2026. If a link is wrong, please tell us.