DISASTER PREPAREDNESS INFORMATION | UNITED STATES FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY

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.

Data provided by

211 Cleveland

Physical Address

500 C St. Sw, Washington, DC 20472

Hours

Varies with service, mainly M-F: 8:00am-5:00pm

Voice

(800) 588-9822

Toll-Free | National Emergency Family Registry and Locator System

Voice

(888) 379-9531

Toll-Free | National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)

Voice

(800) 621-3362

Hotline | 800-621-FEMA

Application process

Go to Web site anytime for disaster preparedness information, publications, flood zone determination and information regarding courses and training. May phone to order publications M-F: 8:30am-4:00pm. To order flood maps, phone the FEMA Map Service Center M-F: 8:00am-6:00pm. To request map changes phone the FEMA Map Assistance Center M-F: 8:00am-6:30pm.

Fee

Free for information and printed materials. Fixed fee for most maps.

Eligibility

No restrictions

Agency info

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.