Disasters

If a disaster is coming, it’s important to prepare. Use the checklists in this article to help you stay safe, protect your home, and reduce the impacts of a disaster.

This article explains where to find help with shelter, food, and other urgent needs after a disaster.

Learn what to do if your home or rental is damaged or destroyed. Find guides for renters, homeowners, and manufactured home residents on your rights, recovery steps, and housing assistance.

Learn how to replace your homeownership documents, drivers license, birth certificate, and other important documents after a disaster.

This guide gives you quick tips and trusted resources to help with insurance claims after a disaster—whether you rent or own your home.

Disaster aid can help with repairs, rebuilding, and extra expenses (like temporary housing) after a natural disaster. Learn more about disaster aid programs here.

If your house was damaged by a fire, flood, or other disaster, you may need to hire a contractor for cleanup, repairs, or rebuilding. This guide gives tips on finding a reliable contractor after a disaster.