Earthquakes are caused by the release of energy accumulated within or along the edges of the earth’s tectonic plates where seismic waves radiate around the origin epicenter and cause the ground to shake. Learn about the risks, impacts, and actions the communities can take to mitigate and prepare for earthquakes.

Learn more about the impacts of extreme heat on communities and the actions that can be taken to prepare for it.

Flooding is an overflow of water that submerges areas that are usually dry. Learn about the impacts to communities and the actions they can to take to prepare for floods.

RAPIDO Recovery Housing Program responds to long-term disaster recovery using a bottom-up, community-based approach centered on the families it intends to support.

This resource provides an overview of community land trusts, which are non-profit organizations that acquire housing and land to ensure they remain permanently affordable.

The Stafford Act is the primary guidance that helps establish the objectives of FEMA concerning preparedness and disaster recovery, sets the bounds and guardrails of its programs, and establishes the legal authority and process for the Federal government to aid States and Tribes during major disasters and emergencies.

A Community Risk Assessment identifies and prioritizes local risks, followed by the strategic investment of resources to reduce their occurrence and impact. Its primary purpose is to provide data to better inform local decisions on the planning and implementing risk reduction measures.

Disaster Recovery Plans (sometimes called Pre-Disaster Recovery Plans) outline how the community will recover after a disaster.

Displacement after a disaster is possible for many individuals and households, especially after devastating events with lots of damage. However, displacement disproportionately impacts frontline communities.

Various funding sources at the state and federal level offer various forms of disaster assistance for States, Tribes, local jurisdictions, and non-profit organizations.