Disaster Preparedness Information | United States Federal Emergency Management Agency
500 C St. Sw, Washington, DC 20472
Required documents
Hours
M-Sa: 8:00am-8:00pm
(800) 358-9616
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voice | FEMA Map Service Center - order maps
(877) 336-2627
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voice | FEMA Map Assistance Center - map changes
(800) 480-2520
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Websitehttp://www.fema.gov
Fees
Free for information and printed materials. Fixed fee for most maps.
Service area
United States
Provides disaster preparedness information including printed guides and other materials. Topics covered include, but not limited to, floods and flood insurance, chemical leaks/spills, dam failure, earthquakes, hazardous materials, heat, hurricanes, nuclear power plan emergencies, terrorism, tornadoes, wildfire, winter storms, and general disasters. Offers flood maps and handles requests for map changes. Also provides information about the flood risk of a property. Also offers resources for teachers and parents.
Last assured
06/09/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
United States Federal Emergency Management Agency
Prepares for emergencies and disasters. Helps people and institutions recover from disasters by providing emergency aid and educates the public about emergency preparedness measures. Administers the National Flood Insurance program.