Apr 7, 2026 · 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 …

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

The Philippines is one of the most disaster-prone countries in the world. Located along the Pacific ring of fire, the Philippines is highly susceptible to seismic and volcanic risks. The country is also subject to …

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

Jan 14, 2026 · The United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced today more than $116 million in federal funding to support the state of North Carolina’s recovery from Tropical …

Feb 22, 2026 · After a week of being shutdown by Congressional Democrats, DHS announced it must take emergency measures to preserve limited funds and personnel to mitigate the national security …

Disaster Recovery Natural disasters are a significant cause of fatalities and economic loss in the United States, with recovery as the most expensive and time-consuming phase of disaster management.

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.

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

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