Disasters - Homeland Security Disaster can strike at any time and in any place, building slowly, or occurring suddenly without warning Whatever the scenario, as the federal government's emergency management and preparedness agency, FEMA serves in a coordination and integration role, collaborating with the agency's local, state, federal, tribal, private sector and non-profit partners before, during and after disasters to
Natural Disasters - Homeland Security Natural disasters include all types of severe weather, which have potential to pose significant threats to human health and safety Find resources here
Disaster Risk Management - World Bank Group Disaster Risk Management Disasters hurt the poor and vulnerable the most Over the past decade, the World Bank has emerged as the global leader in disaster risk management, supporting client countries to assess exposure to hazards and address disaster risks
Disaster Assistance - Homeland Security 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
DHS Grants - Homeland Security Preparedness (Non-Disaster) Grants The Federal Emergency Management Agency provides program funding in the form of non-disaster grants to enhance the capacity to prevent, respond to, and recover from various emergencies FEMA Grants This resource contains information on preparedness grants funding provided by FEMA to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in the form of non-disaster
Disaster Relief Fund: Fiscal Year 2025 Funding Requirements The reporting requirements in paragraphs (1) and (2) under the heading “Federal Emergency Management Agency—Disaster Relief Fund” in the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2015 (Public Law 114–4), related to reporting on the Disaster Relief Fund, shall be applied in fiscal year 2023 with respect to budget year 2024 and
Civil Rights in Emergencies and Disasters | Homeland Security The DHS Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties (CRCL) supports individual and community resilience to natural disasters, acts of terrorism, or other emergencies Through guidance, planning and coordination, CRCL works to ensure that civil rights and civil liberties are integrated into disaster-related policies and procedures