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Disaster help in other states
Outside our main service states? These national directories will point you to the right agencies and help lines where you live.
Every state has the same basic kinds of help. Use these national directories to find yours.
Disaster programs
Your state emergency management agency
State recovery programs and disaster declarations.
Local help line
Your local 2-1-1
Dial 2-1-1 from most phones in the U.S. for local shelter, food, and financial help.
Insurance regulator
Your state insurance department
Free help with insurance problems and complaints.
Legal aid
Free legal aid near you
Find the legal aid program that serves your address.
Replace your ID
Your state motor vehicle office
Replace a lost driver license or state ID.
Birth & marriage records
Vital records offices
Replace birth, marriage, and death certificates.
National help lines
Emergency relief
American Red Cross
Shelter, emergency supplies, and recovery help after home fires and disasters. Ask for your local chapter.
Federal aid
FEMA Disaster Assistance
Grants for housing and other needs, available only when a disaster is federally declared for your county. Apply even if you have insurance.
Low-interest loans
SBA Disaster Loans
Homeowners and renters (not just businesses) can borrow to repair a home or replace belongings after a declared disaster.
Call: 1-800-659-2955
sba.gov ↗
Emotional support
Disaster Distress Helpline
Free, confidential crisis counseling for anyone affected by a disaster. Call or text, 24/7, multilingual.
Flood claims
National Flood Insurance Program
Have a flood policy but not sure who your insurer is? The FEMA FMIX line can tell you and help you start a claim.
Insurance claim help
United Policyholders
Nonprofit with free guides, sample letters, and workshops to help disaster survivors through insurance claims.
This page is general information, not legal, insurance, or medical advice. Programs, phone numbers, and hours change, so confirm details with each organization. Last reviewed November 2026.
Need help now?
- Emergency or danger: Call 911
- Disaster Victim Services, 24/7: (480) 349-7300
- Red Cross: 1-800-RED-CROSS
- Local services: dial 2-1-1
- Disaster Distress Helpline: call or text 1-800-985-5990