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Counties with a FEMA disaster declaration since Jul 29, 2026, what to do after the storm, storm-chaser warning signs, and pros who say they are taking jobs. Information only.

Information only. This notice comes from FEMA's public list of disaster declarations. We do not handle insurance claims, we are not public adjusters, and we cannot tell you whether you qualify for aid. For aid, go to DisasterAssistance.gov. For your insurance, call your own agent or company.

Check your county

Source: FEMA, OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries, declarations since Jul 29, 2026, pulled Oct 27, 2026. Each declaration links to its FEMA page.

States with a declaration (65 declarations in 32 states and territories)

Alabama

1 declaration: Hurricane

Latest: Oct 9, 2026

Alaska

1 declaration: Fire

Latest: Aug 18, 2026

Arkansas

2 declarations: Fire

Latest: Sep 15, 2026

California

2 declarations: Fire

Latest: Oct 16, 2026

Colorado

1 declaration: Fire

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Florida

1 declaration: Tropical Storm

Latest: Oct 9, 2026

Guam

2 declarations: Other; Typhoon

Latest: Oct 17, 2026

Georgia

1 declaration: Tropical Storm

Latest: Oct 9, 2026

Hawaii

5 declarations: Earthquake; Hurricane; Tropical Storm

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

Idaho

1 declaration: Fire

Latest: Aug 2, 2026

Indiana

2 declarations: Flood

Latest: Aug 25, 2026

Iowa

1 declaration: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Kansas

2 declarations: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Kentucky

1 declaration: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Northern Mariana Islands

2 declarations: Tropical Storm; Typhoon

Latest: Oct 17, 2026

Mississippi

1 declaration: Tropical Storm

Latest: Aug 3, 2026

Missouri

2 declarations: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Montana

1 declaration: Fire

Latest: Aug 14, 2026

Nebraska

1 declaration: Severe Storm

Latest: Aug 3, 2026

Nevada

6 declarations: Fire

Latest: Oct 2, 2026

New Hampshire

1 declaration: Severe Storm

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

New Mexico

2 declarations: Flood

Latest: Oct 26, 2026

North Dakota

1 declaration: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Ohio

1 declaration: Flood

Latest: Oct 2, 2026

Oklahoma

2 declarations: Fire; Severe Storm

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

Oregon

5 declarations: Fire

Latest: Aug 14, 2026

South Dakota

2 declarations: Severe Storm

Latest: Sep 1, 2026

Texas

3 declarations: Fire; Flood

Latest: Sep 15, 2026

Utah

3 declarations: Fire; Flood

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

Washington

6 declarations: Fire

Latest: Aug 3, 2026

West Virginia

2 declarations: Flood; Severe Storm

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

Wisconsin

1 declaration: Tornado

Latest: Oct 7, 2026

After the storm: what to do, in order

  1. Stay safe first. Stay away from downed power lines and report them to your power company. Never run a generator indoors or in a garage (carbon monoxide).
  2. Take photos and video before you clean up. Use our damage checklist.
  3. Call your own insurance agent or company to report the damage. You handle your claim with them. We don't.
  4. Stop more damage if it's safe: tarp a roof, shut off water. Keep every receipt.
  5. Well water: if floodwater reached your well, don't drink the water until it's tested. CDC: testing well water.
  6. Septic: after flooding, use less water until the ground dries. EPA: caring for your septic system.
  7. Federal aid: if FEMA lists help for households in your county, apply at DisasterAssistance.gov. It's free. Farm and ranch land may qualify for USDA's Emergency Conservation Program. See disaster help programs.
  8. Hire carefully. Get two or three written quotes, check the license, and watch for the warning signs below.

Storm-chaser warning signs

From the Federal Trade Commission:

  • They say they don't need a license for the work.
  • They offer a discount only if you sign right away.
  • They ask you to sign over your insurance check.
  • They want all the money up front, or cash, wire, gift card, payment app, or crypto.
  • They ask you to sign a blank contract.
  • They push a lender they know.
  • They offer to help you qualify for FEMA aid for a fee. FEMA doesn't charge to apply.

Do instead: check the license with your state or county, get more than one written estimate, pay by check or card, and don't make the final payment until the work is done. Report scams at ReportFraud.ftc.gov or to your state attorney general.

Source: FTC: avoiding scams after weather emergencies (Sept 2025)

Storm alerts by email

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How this works

  • Every day before launch (weekly in this preview) we pull FEMA's public list of disaster declarations. We name the FEMA page for each one.
  • A county gets a storm notice when a FEMA declaration names it, or names the whole state.
  • FEMA declarations come days or weeks after a storm. For warnings right now, use the National Weather Service and your local news.
  • We never handle claims, never act as a public adjuster, and never take a cut of any job.

Sources and how we check