DisasterAssistance.gov provides information on how you might be able to get help from the U.S. Government before, during and after a disaster.

This site helps you:

Find information about more than 60 different forms of assistance from 17 federal agencies.

Apply for help online

Check the progress of your applications online

Have your Social Security benefits sent to a new address

Find federal disaster recovery centers near your current address

Search a list of housing available for rent

Get help from the Department of State if you are affected by a disaster while living or traveling outside the U.S.

DisasterAssistance.gov also provides information to help you prepare for, respond to and recover from disasters. You can:

Get the latest news on declared disasters

Find information about:

Evacuating

Finding shelter

Getting food and water

Getting medical services

Locating loved ones

Recovering and rebuilding the areas of your life that were affected by the disaster

Locate resources in your community that can help you move forward.

Updated 05/16/2011