
Current Disasters - FEMA.gov
Find resources and current information, including how to apply for federal assistance, during these ongoing major disaster declarations. Find the most relevant information about disasters and …
Disasters - Homeland Security
Dec 12, 2025 · 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 …
Disasters Cost U.S. More Than $100 Billion in 2025
1 day ago · A record-setting 21 thunderstorm events each caused at least $1 billion in damages, a sign that more people and property are in harm’s way.
Disasters and Emergencies - Ready.gov
This comprehensive guide provides detailed information on how best to prepare for disasters within families and communities. Learn general disaster preparedness tips and best practices to inform …
Natural Disasters - Our World in Data
Disasters – from earthquakes and storms to floods and droughts – kill approximately 40,000 to 50,000 people per year. This is the average over the last few decades. While that’s a relatively small fraction …
Natural disaster | Causes, Types, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 29, 2025 · Natural disaster, any calamitous occurrence generated by the effects of natural, rather than human-driven, phenomena that produces great loss of human life or destruction of the natural …
Natural disasters | AP News
Record floodwaters have slowly started receding in Washington state. But authorities warned that waters would remain high for days. The Associated Press is an independent global news organization …
US experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate ...
1 day ago · The US experienced nearly two dozen billion-dollar weather and climate disasters in 2025 Damages totaled $115 billion last year, according to Climate Central.
Natural Disasters and Severe Weather | Natural Disasters | CDC
Protect yourself during your cleanup after a disaster. Protect yourself from getting sick or hurt after a disaster. Learn healthy ways to cope after a natural disaster. Preparation, planning, and practice are …
Disasters and emergencies - USAGov
Learn how to get disaster financial assistance. Find shelter and let family know you’re ok. Get disaster aid for food, repairs, small business, and more.