Other Recovery Help

Do you want to find local services for you or your family? Does your business or community need help to recover?

If you answered “yes” to either of these questions, you may find the resources you need on this page. They're not just for personal or family needs, but also for businesses, local governments, and communities.

Your path to recovery may be able to start here.

COVID-19 Help

COVID-19 Funeral Assistance
The COVID-19 incident period ended on May 11, 2023. But if you qualify, you may still be able to apply for FEMA COVID-19 funeral assistance until Sept. 30, 2025. (FEMA)

Federal, State, and Local Help

Assistance Listings (formerly CFDA.gov)
Search a list of all federal programs open to the public. You can search by type, agency, or number to find out what is available. (General Services Administration)

Government Benefits and Financial Help
Answer questions in the benefit finder tool to find government benefits you and your family may qualify for and learn how to apply. You can also search by category. (General Services Administration)

Grants.gov
If you want to get a grant, search and apply for grants directly with the federal agencies that offer them. (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)

Federal Employee Disaster Benefits and Policies
Find information on federal benefits and options for federal employees and agencies affected by disaster. (Office of Personnel Management)

HUD Grantee Info
Search information about grantees that get HUD funding. Grantees may include state and local governments, various types of organizations, and tribes. (HUD)

Local Governments
Search for information about each city and town in the U.S. by state. You can use this to find local help after a disaster. (USA.gov)

State and Territory Governments
Find your state or territory government website to search for services or information. You can also search Tribal Governments websites. (USA.gov)

U.S. Government Services - Disasters and Emergencies
View a list of government services and information that may guide you to the help you need. You may be able to find help in your community, state, or online. (USA.gov)

Community Help

Community Lifelines
Lifelines help local government, business, and other critical operations to function after an incident. FEMA offers a toolkit to help community partners understand and use lifelines to stabilize after a disaster. (FEMA)

Community Recovery Management Toolkit
This toolkit provides community leaders with resources to help them manage the long-term recovery process after a disaster. (FEMA)

Emergency Community Water Assistance Grants (ECWG)
ECWG grants help rural communities and tribes with access to safe drinking water. Funds can help them prepare for and recover from emergencies that threaten this access. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Reunification Support 
People need a way to reunite with their loved ones after a disaster. Reunification support is guidance to help communities develop and put a plan into action for that purpose. (National Mass Care Strategy)

Youth and Emergency Planning
These resources can help your group or community learn how to include youth and families in emergency planning. They have special needs that can help define a program to teach them how to prepare. (FEMA)

Rural Development and Communities
These resources help rural communities find ways to create jobs, improve quality of life, and support economic growth. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Information Help

Alternative Fueling Station Locator
Do you have a diesel, hybrid, flexible fuel (FFV), or other vehicle that uses alternative fuel? Use this interactive map to help you find fueling stations near you. (U.S. Department of Energy)

U.S. Postal Service Alerts 
Find out if there are any local post office or delivery problems in your area after a severe weather or other event: You can view both home and business alerts. (U.S. Postal Service)

Public and Private Landowner Help

Emergency Watershed Protection (EWP) Program
This program helps to protect life and property, and aid watershed recovery after a natural disaster. Both public and private landowners may qualify. (U.S. Department of Agriculture)

Foreign Disaster Help

If you or your family are U.S. citizens caught in a disaster or crisis in a foreign country, the websites below can help:

Are You Caught in a Foreign Crisis?

If you're caught in a foreign crisis and need information, you can take the following actions:

Are You Concerned About Family Abroad?

If you are concerned about family in a foreign country, there are ways to locate your loved ones abroad. You may also call the Department of State to learn about the current conditions. They can give you travel warnings, alerts, and country-specific information.

  • 1-888-407-4747 (from the U.S. and Canada)
  • 1-202-501-4444 (from overseas)
Last Updated: 10/17/2024