Federal resources

This federal directory provides individuals and communities with key national resources spanning three vital stages of disaster response: real-time meteorological tracking and warnings from the National Weather Service (NOAA); overarching federal coordination, response, and financial relief through the Department of Homeland Security and FEMA; and practical public preparedness campaigns alongside accessible planning tools from Ready America and the National Organization on Disability.

Emergency preparedness & public action

Ready America (Public preparedness campaign and action guides)

National Organization on Disability (Resources and advocacy for accessible emergency planning)

Emergency management & federal relief

Department of Homeland Security (Primary federal oversight department)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (Federal disaster response, recovery, and financial relief)

Weather monitoring & forecasting

National Weather Service - NOAA  (Real-time tracking, warnings, and meteorological forecasts)

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