Nov 18, 2025 · Find resources and current information, including how to apply for federal assistance, during these ongoing major disaster declarations. Find the most relevant …

Disasters are defined as events that have significant adverse effects on people. When a hazard overwhelms the capacity of a community to respond or causes widespread injury or damage, it …

Jan 10, 2025 · NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI) has updated its 2024 Billion-dollar disaster analysis. In 2024, there were 27 individual weather and climate …

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2 days ago · Disaster assistance is financial or direct assistance to individuals, families and businesses whose property has been damaged or destroyed and whose losses are not …

The National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Melissa poses a threat of catastrophic flash flooding and landslides in Jamaica, Cuba and Hispaniola. The Associated Press is an …

Sep 15, 2025 · Summary of Natural Hazard Statistics for 2024 in the United States This National Weather Service (NWS) report summarizes fatalities, injuries and damages caused by severe …

2 days ago · From the fires that devastated Los Angeles to deadly earthquakes in Myanmar and Afghanistan, a selection of photos recalls the tragic disasters that defined this year.

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